Uncut Gems

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MovieTurtleDec 30, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. From the opening sequence and giant red herring of a first shot of our protagonist to the closing fade this movie is very much like our main man Howard, talks loudly but has no substance whatsoever.

The movie follows a jewelry dealer Howard Ratner in an exploration of his life as he continues to wreck it with his own destructive and vice-driven actions. He is constantly running afoul of people that has borrowed money from and lost when betting on various basketball games. This comes up so many times that it really drives home the point that he's running out of places to go and eventually starts doing this to his own family and with more dangerous loan sharks that start to bite back now that they realize he's not paying people back Beyond the gambling addiction and theft, we get some insight into his ruined marriage with 3 kids while he's living in an apartment with his side girl. We even get a gross scene of their sexting and cut-to-black on them having sex.
Now Howard himself is a loud-mouthed arrogant pushy con-man who can't seem to con anyone and just comes across as a parody of every terrible reality show bratt in the last decade, but without any charisma at all.

There is no sympathy for this character and no other characters to sympathize with. There is no adversity for him to overcome as it all originates from his own poor actions.

The ending even seems fitting. He gets lucky enough to win big and it just isn't big enough to matter.

Seeing other reviews of this have people talking about anxiety inducing masterpiece. I didn't feel anxious at any point and don't think I felt anything beyond disgust this entire movie. I honestly feel like I should have walked out and would have been better off having just skipped this one.… Expand

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TyphoonLouDec 25, 2019

Probably the most STRESSFUL movie for my wife and I to watch in our entire adult life. Poorly written story line filled with constant yelling and swearing. So bad we had to walk out half way through the movie. We love Adam as an actor butProbably the most STRESSFUL movie for my wife and I to watch in our entire adult life. Poorly written story line filled with constant yelling and swearing. So bad we had to walk out half way through the movie. We love Adam as an actor but this movie was too ghetto even for him.… Expand

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neach52Dec 28, 2019

My friend wanted to see this movie and asked me to go along. We walked out with about 45 minutes left of the movie.
I just wanted to tell Sandler's character to Shut the f*** up. The continually loud music and characters all talking at theMy friend wanted to see this movie and asked me to go along. We walked out with about 45 minutes left of the movie.
I just wanted to tell Sandler's character to Shut the f*** up. The continually loud music and characters all talking at the same time was grating, and I felt like chasing cars and chewing on tires. I did not find it compelling or even remotely interesting. I found it predicatable and mind numbing.… Expand

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GimbuJan 15, 2020

This was Just a lot of caos, drama, and shouting, drawn out for over two hours..In my opinion definitely not Adams best

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wjhbrookOct 9, 2020

I rarely take the trouble to post reviews here, but this film was SO BAD that I had to say so. Neither my wife nor me could see any redeeming value at all in the endlessly obnoxious, yelling of Sandler's hideous character. For the first timeI rarely take the trouble to post reviews here, but this film was SO BAD that I had to say so. Neither my wife nor me could see any redeeming value at all in the endlessly obnoxious, yelling of Sandler's hideous character. For the first time I can remember, we looked at each other about 60% through and agreed, "Enough of this garbage." Can't understand at all the praise for it. Not a single character was the slightest bit likable nor did the plot matter at all. So many good films to spend one's precious time with; this ain't one of them by any measure.… Expand

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BrennenWJan 29, 2021

This movie is very boring and doesn’t make any sense. Kevin Garnett looks into an unrealistically sized diamond and has a vision of war. After becoming obsessed with it, he gives Adam Sandler, the Jeweler his NBA CHAMPIONSHIP RING....also theThis movie is very boring and doesn’t make any sense. Kevin Garnett looks into an unrealistically sized diamond and has a vision of war. After becoming obsessed with it, he gives Adam Sandler, the Jeweler his NBA CHAMPIONSHIP RING....also the weekend is in it so that’s cool that’s why it gets one star not zero.… Expand

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CatalinApr 9, 2020

total waste of my time. I have stopped this movie after 20 minutes.. nothing to see in this movie beside yelling and lots of noise.

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GreatMartinJan 3, 2020

I am so glad I saw "Uncut Gems" as my first movie in 2002 for the following reasons:
1) I know I have seen the worst movie I will see this year
2) I know this will be the loudest/nosiest movie this year with A) Most of the actors shoutingI am so glad I saw "Uncut Gems" as my first movie in 2002 for the following reasons:
1) I know I have seen the worst movie I will see this year
2) I know this will be the loudest/nosiest movie this year with A) Most of the actors shouting through 95% of the movie B) It will be the movie with the most curse words C) The soundtrack, whether needed or not, will be one of the loudest D) It will be the most stereotypical movie of the year regarding New Yorkers, Jews and/or Blacks. E) It will be my shortest review of the year! F) It helped me make up my mind to NOT have to go to a movie every Friday and G) I will walk out of a bad movie! Always trying to be positive I am glad to have seen Idina Menzel in a movie even though her role was negligible and being unfamiliar with Julia Fox she did make her second oldest role in movies--the other woman--noticeable. Last, but not least, I will say there is a lot of favorable talk about Adam Sandler's performance but it hasn't changed my mind about his lack of talent!… Expand

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orosznyetMay 31, 2020

I physically feel sick after this movie. The absurd amount of yelling, unpleasant characters, and the "talking over each other" mentality was so bad that I felt like I was watching multiple garbage movies simultaneously. Usually, when I don'tI physically feel sick after this movie. The absurd amount of yelling, unpleasant characters, and the "talking over each other" mentality was so bad that I felt like I was watching multiple garbage movies simultaneously. Usually, when I don't like a movie I tend to believe that I'm missing something but this time it felt like there is no redeeming explanation.

The worst is that it gets worse and worse with every single scene. And it's not about the pacing, the story (which was pretty thin) or the performance of Adam Sandlers but rather the overall picture. I'm fine with the music but sometimes it goes from the average okay to pretty bad.

I rarely regret spending time on movies (even if it's bad) but this was so utterly annoying and anxiety-inducing (not in a good way) that I wish I've never trusted the score of this movie.… Expand

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mac5Jul 13, 2020

Like most of the negative reviews, I found it irritating with the pacing, music, shouting, arguing and the OTT profanity. It felt like a rollercoaster of constant noise that is painful and you just can’t wait for it to end. It was truly andLike most of the negative reviews, I found it irritating with the pacing, music, shouting, arguing and the OTT profanity. It felt like a rollercoaster of constant noise that is painful and you just can’t wait for it to end. It was truly and utterly awful.… Expand

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stavrosperiApr 5, 2020

38 years old, going to cinema at least 2 times/ month, that's the first movie i ever walked out of the theater. I stormed out to be more precise. 3 minutes in, if i was at home i would triple check i haven't left some youtube video playing in38 years old, going to cinema at least 2 times/ month, that's the first movie i ever walked out of the theater. I stormed out to be more precise. 3 minutes in, if i was at home i would triple check i haven't left some youtube video playing in the background. Adam Sandler yelling all the time trying to copy Pacino, everyone from start to finish talk on top of the others, found impossible to focus on the main dialogue when you hear 3-4 noises on top of them all the time. Swearing, just for the sake of it with no purpose and on top of that noise, there was one of the worst soundtracks ever. Unlikable characters, poor editing, sorry guys this is not cinema, this is pretentious, chaotic in a bad way and downright offensive. The final nail in the coffin of any respect or trust i had on any critics of movies. Unbelievable… Expand

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MaxPayneIsGodApr 13, 2020

The movie starts with a colonoscopy, yes a colonosocopy, quite possibly the perfect metaphor for Adam Sandler's movie career, and this movie for that matter.
Uncut Gems, despite its almost one-eyed universal praise, is quite possibly one ofThe movie starts with a colonoscopy, yes a colonosocopy, quite possibly the perfect metaphor for Adam Sandler's movie career, and this movie for that matter.
Uncut Gems, despite its almost one-eyed universal praise, is quite possibly one of the worst movies I have ever seen, or at least the worst of the year.
Its loud, obnoxious, boring, too long, poorly written, you can only feel total, absolute apathy for every character, and the ending is telegraphed within the first 10 minutes.
There's just no point in it, it was a huge waste of time. You ask if I could do better? Yes, yes I think I could.… Expand

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AndrewinPSDec 28, 2019

This movie sucked so bad - do NOT waste your time! The acting is horrible - There is no dialogue, just a whole lotta noise.

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OlivierPielDec 27, 2019

Was this movie made by someone on cocaine -I mean aside Sandler-? After 20 min in, I had to pause. Even a kid with acute ADHD would think Sandler needs to calm down. This is insanity...that so many people call this cinema, yet alone give thisWas this movie made by someone on cocaine -I mean aside Sandler-? After 20 min in, I had to pause. Even a kid with acute ADHD would think Sandler needs to calm down. This is insanity...that so many people call this cinema, yet alone give this nonsense a 90 score!… Expand

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Jgo77Mar 23, 2020

One of the worst movies I have ever seen, too much yelling, unlikeable characters and way too long. I have never walked out on a movie before but if I saw this in the theatre I think this would have been the first. Don't waste your time or money...

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chymeroJan 18, 2020

I felt assaulted. Worst movie I have ever suffered through. It even hurt my ears. I wanted to leave and wish I had. Nothing redeeming here. I was in a nice clean theatre but felt like I needed a shower afterwards. Seriously painful toI felt assaulted. Worst movie I have ever suffered through. It even hurt my ears. I wanted to leave and wish I had. Nothing redeeming here. I was in a nice clean theatre but felt like I needed a shower afterwards. Seriously painful to watch. AVOID IT even when it comes out on Netflix. It is TOXIC.… Expand

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mark7787654Dec 28, 2019

Forgetting who stared or who directed this movie it was Terrible! We got up and left after an hour and fifteen minutes of loud obnoxious yelling, horrible music, filthy language that went on and on. We both gave this film the "worst movieForgetting who stared or who directed this movie it was Terrible! We got up and left after an hour and fifteen minutes of loud obnoxious yelling, horrible music, filthy language that went on and on. We both gave this film the "worst movie of the year" award and we see a lot of movies during a year. Where is the story? There was none. We couldn't find one character in this film that was even remotely likeable. Very SAD film making for sure.… Expand

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rizwanaalviJan 1, 2020

wonderfully awful, crap movie! Don't waste your hard earned dollars on this garbage movie! Dumbest movie of the year and hated it!

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DanaPaymardiMar 10, 2020

It gave me a headache , my brain is busrting, my eyes hurt , my ears hurt... . Just don't watch this movie and if you have already seen it , just don't think about it.

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waynegirlDec 27, 2019

We have never walked out of a movie before this one. The characters were all annoying, the plot non-existent, and a constant barrage of profanity, all for no reason at all. This isn't a crime thriller, so don't get sucked in. EveryoneWe have never walked out of a movie before this one. The characters were all annoying, the plot non-existent, and a constant barrage of profanity, all for no reason at all. This isn't a crime thriller, so don't get sucked in. Everyone looks bad in this movie so prepare to be offended.… Expand

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lukelewisDec 30, 2019

This movie is a social experiment that tests the human threshold of suffering.

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E_OstrowskiDec 31, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Would’ve been better off giving my $10.25 to a homeless person. The best scene of the movie was when Sandler got shot in the head at the end. This movie was so bad that I needed to go to the bar after to drink away the pain. I have never seen a worse movie in my life. I am giving myself an indefinite suspension from any movie theaters because if I step in one, I will be reminded of the unhealthy horror and pain that the movie left me with. It actually felt like I was injected with AIDS.… Expand

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pjs623Dec 31, 2019

This movie was horrible. We left the theater after less than an hour. I've seen the word frenetic used in other reviews and that describes this movie to a T. Nothing in the plot grabbed my attention and none of the characters were likableThis movie was horrible. We left the theater after less than an hour. I've seen the word frenetic used in other reviews and that describes this movie to a T. Nothing in the plot grabbed my attention and none of the characters were likable enough for me to care about what was happening. I'm not a prude but the F word being used constantly got very annoying--couldn't the script writer write anything more interesting for the characters to say? Don't waste your money on this!… Expand

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MarkndogsJan 3, 2020

Also sucked in by the overwhelmingly positive critical response only to leave feeling duped, foolish, and bewildered. How could this unrelenting barrage of pointless vitriol pass itself off as redeemable in any form? The story and charactersAlso sucked in by the overwhelmingly positive critical response only to leave feeling duped, foolish, and bewildered. How could this unrelenting barrage of pointless vitriol pass itself off as redeemable in any form? The story and characters were completely undeveloped and it was a horrid portrayal of both black and Jewish culture. A disturbing (for just how bad it was) waste of time and money.… Expand

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RiffrafJan 5, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Nothing good to say about this predictable, not believable, one dimensional overwrought poorly-acted unlikeable story about unlikable characters. I have never walked out of a film before it was over. I’m glad I stayed just so I could see these **** get shot in the face.… Expand

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AnonymousMouseJan 12, 2020

Not only was the acting filled with zero range & the whole film consisted of all characters
SHOUTING lines....
A good indicator this was going to be delivered a pure piece of crap.... Was the artistic opening scene of a COLONOSCOPY. That toldNot only was the acting filled with zero range & the whole film consisted of all characters
SHOUTING lines....
A good indicator this was going to be delivered a pure piece of crap....
Was the artistic opening scene of a COLONOSCOPY. That told you everything you needed to know. Either Sandler needs to look for better writers with better character development, or he should stick to his forte of comedy.… Expand

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dombatFeb 11, 2020

Terrible cross between Crank and Lock Stock and Two Smoking barrels, both of which are a million times better. Literally nothing happens except a load of shouting. There is more suspense waiting in a supermarket queue to see what the billTerrible cross between Crank and Lock Stock and Two Smoking barrels, both of which are a million times better. Literally nothing happens except a load of shouting. There is more suspense waiting in a supermarket queue to see what the bill will be. I knew this would be awful when I saw the "Guardian's" gushing review but had to see for myself. I was proved right. WTF is this rubbish?… Expand

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ObiroApr 12, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Bad film. Bad film. Bad film. Bad film. Bad film. Bad film. Bad film. Bad film. Bad film. Bad film. Bad film. Bad film. Bad film. Bad film. Bad film. Bad film. Bad film. Bad film. Bad film. Bad film. Bad film. Bad film. Bad film. Bad film.… Expand

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sunburn74Jun 20, 2020

I thought this movie was trash. No likable characters. Chaotic plot with characters who deserve everything that comes to them. Takes 2 hours to really go anywhere and ends in a meaningless fashion. Honestly one of the worst movies I've everI thought this movie was trash. No likable characters. Chaotic plot with characters who deserve everything that comes to them. Takes 2 hours to really go anywhere and ends in a meaningless fashion. Honestly one of the worst movies I've ever seen and I wish I never spent the time or money.… Expand

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ML1994Jul 16, 2020

The CIA should use the soundtrack for sleep deprivation torture. Just pointless otherwise.

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Ralph_LeeJul 18, 2020

This film has no redeeming qualities whatsoever. It's boring, the plot is poor, the characters are vile. Don't waste your time

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