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skip65Jan 8, 2020

From the beginning we see a self-destructive guy who in all probability will come to a bad end. He’s got so many plates spinning (jewelry store, 3 kids, mistress, wife, black opal, bookie, prostate, pawned rings, creditors, auction,From the beginning we see a self-destructive guy who in all probability will come to a bad end. He’s got so many plates spinning (jewelry store, 3 kids, mistress, wife, black opal, bookie, prostate, pawned rings, creditors, auction, relatives), and we’re shown over and over that he’s completely incompetent in every area of his life and unlikely to keep any of them afloat. It’s just a question of which plate is going to fall first. We’re left to wonder how this person lacking common sense ever came to own a jewelry store in Manhattan’s prestigious diamond district or what his wife and mistress ever saw in him in the first place. This is a guy who’s willing to make huge risks to get rich quick, so I never believed for a second he would ever take the 5 months necessary to meticulously research the mining industry in Somalia and figure out how to successfully acquire that black opal. And if he is that kind of careful investor he wouldn’t just impulsively loan it out 10 minutes after it arrives! I also didn’t believe this manic reckless adrenaline junkie would ever have the presence of mind to schedule a prostate exam. His death was a forgone conclusion; the only question was how. If the Safdies wanted to really surprise us they should have given us a happy ending where all those plates remain safe due to sheer luck mixed with some previously unseen genius on Howard’s part. As for the relentless intensity, it was mostly without variation and thus felt monotonous, redundant and just noisy. Having said that, there's enough here (mostly Sandler's performance) that warrants 2.5 stars. I know there’s a barrage of critics who loved it; to each his own.… Expand

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gracjanskiJan 2, 2022

Typical Sandler movie. I never liked his humour, so I didnt expect much. And most of the movies with him have a stupid, unrealistic story. Yes, Sandlers performance was very good.

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dbwingcoJan 10, 2020

Sandler plays the part to perfection (could easily typecast him in this role) but the frenetic pace and unrealistic scenarios made it somewhat boring. Kevin Garnett was quite a surprise but he really didn't add much.

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moviewagsJan 4, 2020

Adam Sandler plays his part well. While the chaotic lifestyle may be somewhat realistic it's too much to watch for two hours. Simple plot that just drags on.

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KeithDowJan 2, 2020

We had incredibly high expectations for the Safdie Brothers' follow-up to 'Good Time.' Sadly, 'Uncut Gems' fell short of the mark.

There were simply too many implausibilities and peculiar character motivations for us to ever truly buy intoWe had incredibly high expectations for the Safdie Brothers' follow-up to 'Good Time.' Sadly, 'Uncut Gems' fell short of the mark.

There were simply too many implausibilities and peculiar character motivations for us to ever truly buy into the story, which kept us emotionally disconnected from the picture.

Hopefully the Safdie Brothers can rebound next time around.… Expand

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mrmonsterJun 14, 2020

2019's most overrated movie by far. It's not even stressful or anxiety-inducing as much as it is just boring.

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5

Kreig415Dec 14, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I wanted to like this movie. I really did. But I came out feeling a bit ill. The frenetic trailer proved a proper foreshadowing: it was like they extended the same pacing over the entire film. As a result it becomes hard to get to know or even like any of the characters and there was a resultant stock quality to many of them, with no real tension between them provided by the story. It skates too cleanly over the main character's gambling addiction and Kevin Garnett's role is almost inscrutable as a character goes; we end up with stereotypes. The tension which exists is generated in the hyperactive cinematography and editing and it leaves you feeling more and more like the end of the film couldn't come too soon... but when it does its nonsensical... it "wraps things up" but very unsatisfyingly. There's just not much of a payoff for your 2 1/2 hours. In sum, I'd sit this one out and wait till it's available to stream.… Expand

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6

artardmosheaMar 30, 2020

Crappy people being crappy.

Depressing movie.

So many unbelievable events, that it really took me out of the movie; I absolutely refuse to believe anyone so dumb could achieve any level of success or even live past 30.

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6

Temujin1206Dec 13, 2019

Had high expectations but ultimately walked out slightly disappointed.

Great performance by Sandler and there were some brilliant moments but overall it’s a schizophrenic, overly intense, poorly paced feature with a character that is hard toHad high expectations but ultimately walked out slightly disappointed.

Great performance by Sandler and there were some brilliant moments but overall it’s a schizophrenic, overly intense, poorly paced feature with a character that is hard to cheer for. I couldn’t stand the soundtrack, yes, it was deliberately aggressive to convey the hyper state of mind of Sandler’s anxious character, and yet I found it too over the top, exhausting to listen to by the end. I probably had too high expectations after Good Time.… Expand

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JoeCoolMar 27, 2020

We had high expectations for a 90% metacritic rating, unfortunately 'Uncut Gems' fell short of the mark.

Great performance by Sandler but there were too many implausible choices to really buy into the story, which keeps you from emotionallyWe had high expectations for a 90% metacritic rating, unfortunately 'Uncut Gems' fell short of the mark.

Great performance by Sandler but there were too many implausible choices to really buy into the story, which keeps you from emotionally connecting to the characters.

The soundtrack is annoying to keep on listening to. I can't say I had a good time watching this.… Expand

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Ubik08Feb 2, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I'd give Uncut Gems a 7or 8 for acting. However the plot and storyline 5 or 6. The story is rather hackneyed and the pacing of the final scenes left me rather unsatisfied.… Expand

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donelsonFeb 3, 2020

Well. Such high praise from so many people I know and respect. And the production, directing and acting were quite incredible.

However, I found the script to be claustrophobic and unthinking, perhaps what the producers wanted. I foundWell. Such high praise from so many people I know and respect. And the production, directing and acting were quite incredible.

However, I found the script to be claustrophobic and unthinking, perhaps what the producers wanted. I found Sandler's character to be so intensely unlikeable, it was hard to see the movie as a whole. Yes, I was aware the entire movie how well-produced it was, how committed the actors were, especially Sandler. How difficult the cross dialogue and action was. It's a major achievement in those respects.

And, sadly, there were places in the movie that I was just plain bored. I even began to look at my iPhone messages, etc. Not good.

Sandler pulled off quite an incredible and difficult performance, Oscar-worthy, but yesterday I saw A Beautiful Day in the Neighbourhood, and in spite of disliking Tom Hanks for many years, I was astonished by the nuances of his performance, so I will be rooting for him as best actor, rather than Sandler. Sorry, Adam.… Expand

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FaxthtaxFeb 2, 2020

I had lot of expectation of this one. I so wanted to like this movie, and i so wanted Sandler to really do something decent and break out of his comedy attire. Well, he does that but, sadly the movie was a lot of noise from the start. TheI had lot of expectation of this one. I so wanted to like this movie, and i so wanted Sandler to really do something decent and break out of his comedy attire. Well, he does that but, sadly the movie was a lot of noise from the start. The first part of the movie where credits plastered the scenes, i was curious if all that chaotic shouting of lines and that god awful 80´s Vangelis-carbon-copy score drowning everything else was the staple for this movie, i was partially correct.
At time the movie takes a breather, but it is not long before it´s going at it again.
To be honest, i scrubbed trough the last half. I was getting stressed out with a headache of the constant shouting, intrusive music and the messed up cutting.
In the end i felt a little sorry for Adam Sandler. He does NOTHING wrong in his role, But with that script and soundtrack and everybody running around being idiots, what can you do but feel for the guy. He had an ultimate chance, with praised directors on the up, but sadly got sidelined by this mess. There is plenty done right, but equally amount done wrong as well, which is why i end up rolling out a 5/10. Sad.… Expand

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guiSkalJan 21, 2020

I hate the movie.... Just lost time.... Adam Sandler nice job.... But the history is horrible...

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ShaulZFeb 3, 2020

A great movie, very unique plot. The movie keeps you on your toes all way long. The plot does not fall in any hole and Adam Sandler plays wonderfully. Highly recommend. Must watch movie.

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PopeyeDoyleApr 7, 2020

Over rated, frantic mess. Sandler is okay, movie has boring one note plot. Hard to root for any of these characters. Safdie's last picture Good Time is far superior.

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tropicAcesDec 13, 2019

Great work by Sandler and a few intense sequences, but ultimately some poor pacing and repetitive story beats leave you wanting more.

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Unfounded_prodDec 21, 2019

Nice story, big performance from the unexpected Adam Sandler BUT this movie is a big disappointment when it s time to close the book. It goes into a narrative facility and destroy itself.

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everettDec 17, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Sandler was terrific, but in a role that required very little more than near-constant frenetic energy - so repetitive that I barely made it through the first hour. I hung in there because of all the rave reviews, and in the end I wished I hadn't. There's too much here that's "cool" and far too little that's actually good. Did I root for this guy? Yes, by the second hour I did. But at the end, I should've cared a lot more. The rest of the characters ranged from stereotypes to ... more stereotypes. Other than Sandler, there's little here to redeem two hours and fifteen minutes - except for this caution: Don't trust reviews, especially when it comes to opportunities for reviewers to fall all over cool directors as a way of proving how cool they are too.… Expand

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ty92Feb 11, 2020

I am disappointed in this movie. It's not a good movie but it has some good scenes. Kevin Garnett was surprisingly good in it playing a younger version of himself. I liked how they used that storyline here. I like how the Safdie Brothers getI am disappointed in this movie. It's not a good movie but it has some good scenes. Kevin Garnett was surprisingly good in it playing a younger version of himself. I liked how they used that storyline here. I like how the Safdie Brothers get people to play roles that they actually did in real life. Another good example of this is Julia Fox. I think more movies and shows need to do this with characters. Adam Sandler was ok in this but not as good as some people seem to think. I still think he's best doing comedy. He's still the best at it when he has a good script to work with.… Expand

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keanureveesMar 16, 2020

I guess this just wasn't really for me? Plot felt a little repetitive in a way and I just didn't really like it. I did love the cast, though! I loved Julia Fox, Idina Menzel was great and Adam Sandler was the best I've ever seen him!! I alsoI guess this just wasn't really for me? Plot felt a little repetitive in a way and I just didn't really like it. I did love the cast, though! I loved Julia Fox, Idina Menzel was great and Adam Sandler was the best I've ever seen him!! I also really liked the ending, definitely didn't see that one coming, but yeah... I feel a bit mixed!… Expand

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TerrinaMeloJan 3, 2020

Too slow, too chaotic, too loud. Wanted to leave 20 minutes into the movie but stayed because we paid

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XprophetMar 5, 2020

Simply put: an acting tour de force by Adam Sandler. While the message is nothing new, the execution is poetry in motion. Why was he robbed of an academy award? Was his portrayal too close to stereotypes that some wish were nonexistent? WhoSimply put: an acting tour de force by Adam Sandler. While the message is nothing new, the execution is poetry in motion. Why was he robbed of an academy award? Was his portrayal too close to stereotypes that some wish were nonexistent? Who knows and WHoTF cares! There are crippled men in every religion, culture, and ethnic group. To watch Mr. Sandler attempting to heal his character in the “7th game” is painful to watch. Still, one can’t take their eyes from the screen as he tries to manipulate one last big score to escape likely a lifetime of bad decisions. Sadly, the solution to his melancholy was brought forth by his mistress early in this dark melodrama, after being harangued by Sandler’s character: ‘Don’t you just really wanna cuddle?”… Expand

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Brent_MarchantDec 29, 2019

Pay no attention to the undeserved hype for this overlong and self-important offering from the Safdie Brothers (who are themselves among the most overrated filmmakers in the business today). While the picture is generally well made, itPay no attention to the undeserved hype for this overlong and self-important offering from the Safdie Brothers (who are themselves among the most overrated filmmakers in the business today). While the picture is generally well made, it nevertheless features a story line about a self-destructive character for whom it's difficult to feel any sympathy and leaves one extremely large central question unanswered, undercutting the vehicle's basic underlying viability. What's more, the narrative closely parallels the 1974 release "The Gambler," augmented by a sense of hyper-desperation not unlike the directors' 2017 offering "Good Time," a combination that's not exactly original or particularly interesting. And then there's the much-praised performance by Adam Sandler in a dramatic role, a capable but overrated portrayal that essentially consists of little more than two hours of the actor screeching F-bombs in a manner similar to his wise-ass characters in his long strong of eminently forgettable comedies. It's the kind of film that constantly frustrates the viewer and, after a while, makes one long for the ending to come. Wait for the home version -- and then only if you have nothing pressing to do.… Expand

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emkadvDec 28, 2019

I was very disappointed in this film. Based on the reviews I expected something more engaging. Basically, you spend 2+ hours watching Adam Sandler's character waste his life to support his gambling addiction. I admired his performance,I was very disappointed in this film. Based on the reviews I expected something more engaging. Basically, you spend 2+ hours watching Adam Sandler's character waste his life to support his gambling addiction. I admired his performance, which showed that he can be a real actor, but the film itself was relentlessly depressing with only a few moments of much-needed humor. One of my friends walked out after a half hour.

And, although I am not prudish about swearing, and much of it was not gratuitous, if you deleted every line from the screenplay that had a swear-word in it, you would nearly have a silent movie. That was more than seemed necessary to me.… Expand

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FranzHcriticDec 29, 2019

I think we all have our biases towards any film with Adam Sandler's name attached to it. The reviews I read about his performance were not wrong. It's perhaps his best role in the entire decade, and the best since 'Punch Drunk Love'. AsI think we all have our biases towards any film with Adam Sandler's name attached to it. The reviews I read about his performance were not wrong. It's perhaps his best role in the entire decade, and the best since 'Punch Drunk Love'. As enthralling as he is, I find myself liking the film far less than I expected. The movies as a whole feels rushed and underdeveloped, with a one-man show surrounded by 2-D standees being mechanically moved by the directors. And the ending, which I'll refrain from spoiling, left a lot to be desired. The story wasted a lot of potential, but to its credit, it did allow Adam Sandler to showcase the talent that many of us already knew he possessed, but didn't expect from him. Aside from him, 'Uncut Gems' is meh.… Expand

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dr0nzerFeb 16, 2020

My god my ears were on the brink of exploding throughout this ridiculous film, so much screaming and the dialogue is just obnoxious and loud all the time.
It's like chaos and it's very chaotic. if that's your thing, dig in. if you want a moreMy god my ears were on the brink of exploding throughout this ridiculous film, so much screaming and the dialogue is just obnoxious and loud all the time.
It's like chaos and it's very chaotic. if that's your thing, dig in. if you want a more structured movie.. you won't find it here.… Expand

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FilmanwaltDec 17, 2020

Chaos best describes the movie. The beginning is weak, it's just too fast. Once you've picked up the thread, things run better and the chaos is easier to understand.

The final part is pretty well done and you get excited about Adam Sandler,Chaos best describes the movie. The beginning is weak, it's just too fast. Once you've picked up the thread, things run better and the chaos is easier to understand.

The final part is pretty well done and you get excited about Adam Sandler, who embodies his role well.… Expand

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Tjw398Aug 25, 2020

No idea why this has so much critical acclaim. It is a mess of a film. Yes Adam Sandler is good in a 'straight' role. The acting is solid, the settings feel real. But the story lines through the film seem bizzare. There is no justificationNo idea why this has so much critical acclaim. It is a mess of a film. Yes Adam Sandler is good in a 'straight' role. The acting is solid, the settings feel real. But the story lines through the film seem bizzare. There is no justification for the decisions the main character makes. It felt like a rough edit, especially with the cumbersome intro and outro graphics.… Expand

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Bulletsponge69Jan 2, 2020

Super slow paced, most of the movie is Adam Sandler yelling like Bernie Sanders, maybe a few good scenes. It’s a lot of setup for no pay off.

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ProfAmateurSep 4, 2021

I haven't watched a movie with so much nervousness ever....................

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MattKingsburyJun 8, 2020

A beautifully cinematic film that sadly is only able to engage in its final act. I only felt the tension during the final game as we watch on through the lens of the protagonist - which is fantastically performed by Adam Sandler. Garnett alsoA beautifully cinematic film that sadly is only able to engage in its final act. I only felt the tension during the final game as we watch on through the lens of the protagonist - which is fantastically performed by Adam Sandler. Garnett also brings a strong performance, but there is just not enough substance there for the cast to work from.… Expand

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TruthdishSep 1, 2020

Hard to give anythinhg I'll never watch again above above a 5. So it's a 4.

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Hibakusha6590Aug 3, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is a story of a man who has virtually no humanity. He has everything and is a gambling addict. Great movie in every way, you will be on the edge of your seat… Expand

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mjocMay 19, 2022

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DonnieTrumpFeb 3, 2021

I know this is supposed one of these 'makes you think' movies, but in reality I couldn't enjoy a single minute of this movie. Neurotic Adam Sandler is excelling in what he does best: being neurotic. I really don't feel any empathy for hisI know this is supposed one of these 'makes you think' movies, but in reality I couldn't enjoy a single minute of this movie. Neurotic Adam Sandler is excelling in what he does best: being neurotic. I really don't feel any empathy for his character and this breaks the backbone of Uncut Gems. Cinematography is - intentionally - chaotic, but it makes it just harder to keep up with the story. Also the music is loud and in your face in order to make you feel nervous. To the credit of the movie, Uncut Gems succeeds in conveying this feeling but for all the wrong reasons.… Expand

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mmaa_hanFeb 22, 2021

man jadidan film khoob kam mibinam
vali in yeki shahkar bod
mamnon az A24
mamnon az SAFDIES
ba **** be list film haye
mored alagham ezafe shod

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pabell77Apr 4, 2022

It is hard to get past the extraordinary amount of the principal character's consistent and foul language at the outset of this film. It gave us a sufficient headache that we stopped the film at home before we could get into the intricaciesIt is hard to get past the extraordinary amount of the principal character's consistent and foul language at the outset of this film. It gave us a sufficient headache that we stopped the film at home before we could get into the intricacies of the plot… Expand

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