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Maverick_2023Aug 24, 2023

Finally got around to seeing this film. Baffled by the number of people who appear to dislike this film because they didn’t like the character. Very odd standpoint. Adam Sandler does very well in this and the tension and suspense isFinally got around to seeing this film. Baffled by the number of people who appear to dislike this film because they didn’t like the character. Very odd standpoint. Adam Sandler does very well in this and the tension and suspense is maintained right to the end. Seems a bit odd to start recommending a 4 year old film to everybody but if there is anyone who hasn’t seen it yet then I’m definitely going to suggest they do.… Expand

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shag00Jun 15, 2023

This is an unusual movie in that the normal short comings of many poor films are not so evident here.This movie is not boring nor did it send me to sleep, the dialogue was appropriate to the setting and the believability of events was OK. TheThis is an unusual movie in that the normal short comings of many poor films are not so evident here.This movie is not boring nor did it send me to sleep, the dialogue was appropriate to the setting and the believability of events was OK. The issue for me was the style, it was so deeply anchored in the non culture of American social ladder climbing as to make you cringe. Probably not a good choice for a non US audience.… Expand

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Mauro_LanariFeb 12, 2020

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Sacking the Coen brothers, Ferrara and Scorsese (here in the role of producer) and tearing away the "humanitas": just a centrifuge at 1200 RPM.

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JesseDillingerApr 23, 2023

This isn't something I'd probably ever rewatch and the ending is very unexpected for me. But I enjoyed it

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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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CarlElmoreNov 22, 2022

Both the Safdie Brothers and Adam Sandler's best film. Pure tension and uneasiness for two hours.

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NickTheCritickNov 3, 2021

This film is an improved version of Safdie's earlier film "Good Time". Here the anxiogenic capacity of the Safdie brothers is raised to the maximum level. Tension and anxiety are raised to the stars here. The two young directors also prove toThis film is an improved version of Safdie's earlier film "Good Time". Here the anxiogenic capacity of the Safdie brothers is raised to the maximum level. Tension and anxiety are raised to the stars here. The two young directors also prove to be great actors directors, since Sandler provides the best performance of his career overcoming his PDL one. This movie is full of anxiety, suspense and action in perfect Safdie's style, and from the start to the end it is entertaining as hell. This movie may be less engaging on an emotional level if compared to his smaller brother "Good Time" because you can't feel empathy for any of the characters here. But its anxiogenic properties are as intense as they get. A perfect movie, a true (uncut) gem.… Expand

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Onlyclassicvg1Sep 21, 2022

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AJ_13Aug 3, 2022

A chaotic first act, entertaining second one and tense finale.

I struggled to get aboard Uncut Gems' tone and rythm during its first half, but went slowly growing on me. I would say that despite it's 130 minute runtime it felt a bitA chaotic first act, entertaining second one and tense finale.

I struggled to get aboard Uncut Gems' tone and rythm during its first half, but went slowly growing on me. I would say that despite it's 130 minute runtime it felt a bit overlong, probably caused by its relentless and overwhelming pace.… Expand

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IndieLove23Apr 30, 2022

Ahhh good ol' Safdie brothers ay, what can I say. They just won't let you take a breather for a bit. It's thrilling, exciting, stressful, and chaotic. Safdie brothers are one of my favourite directors currently and what they have achievedAhhh good ol' Safdie brothers ay, what can I say. They just won't let you take a breather for a bit. It's thrilling, exciting, stressful, and chaotic. Safdie brothers are one of my favourite directors currently and what they have achieved with this film only excites me more for their future. Adam Sandler does a fantastic job at bringing his character to life, easily became one of my favourite fictional characters.… Expand

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BlokinJun 11, 2022

Lesser minds rated this as “typical Adam Sandler movie” despite the fact that he had nothing to do with it besides starring. The acting from the entire cast throughout is exceptional! Mostly amateur actors in supporting roles, and they makeLesser minds rated this as “typical Adam Sandler movie” despite the fact that he had nothing to do with it besides starring. The acting from the entire cast throughout is exceptional! Mostly amateur actors in supporting roles, and they make all the difference. Brilliantly cast, brilliantly directed, acted, written. Anything BUT a topical Adam Sandler movie.… Expand

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mjocMay 19, 2022

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LuissDtApr 18, 2022

Uncut Gems is a diamond in the rough, because it still has part of sandler's classic stupid humor, the anger, anguish and frustration of the good that it causes, making it a surprise

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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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AssPussiMar 30, 2022

cting across the board is 10/10. The Directors did a great job showing the human emotion with betting on sports. It's funny, tragic, and exciting. One of my favorite films in 2019.

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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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drlowdonDec 31, 2021

When jewellery store owner and gambling addict Howard Ratner acquires a rare black opal, it sets off a series of events beyond his control. Lead by an excellent performance from Adam Sandler, Uncut Gems is almost relentless in itsWhen jewellery store owner and gambling addict Howard Ratner acquires a rare black opal, it sets off a series of events beyond his control. Lead by an excellent performance from Adam Sandler, Uncut Gems is almost relentless in its intensity, to the extent where it’s often anxiety inducing to watch. I’m fairly sure that was the intention of the Sadfie brothers when they set out to make this film, but people will have different opinions on whether or not it makes for enjoyable cinema.… Expand

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davygravy93Dec 11, 2021

Overall I enjoyed Uncut Gems, Sandlers performance was easily the best part of the film but for me what really dragged it down was the unrealistic scenarios and erratic pacing that took me out of the movie. I refuse to believe that any personOverall I enjoyed Uncut Gems, Sandlers performance was easily the best part of the film but for me what really dragged it down was the unrealistic scenarios and erratic pacing that took me out of the movie. I refuse to believe that any person regardless of how impulsive they are would willing give away the thing they planned to get for 17 months on a whim.… Expand

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jhonatansNov 24, 2021

Bom, vendo as criticas de outros colegas, percebo que o objetivo do filme foi atingido.
De fato, o filme nos passa uma atmosfera de confusão. O vicio do personagem principal e o como ele consegue arruinar sua própria vida nos serve deBom, vendo as criticas de outros colegas, percebo que o objetivo do filme foi atingido.
De fato, o filme nos passa uma atmosfera de confusão. O vicio do personagem principal e o como ele consegue arruinar sua própria vida nos serve de paralelo a nossa vida. O filme me gerou uma profunda reflexão sobre o que é de fato importante na minha vida e se não há alguns vícios que faz com que a minha vida torne-se mais difícil de viver. O filme te prende até o final, na esperança de um final feliz, mas nada como a dura realidade pra nos fazer lembrar que a vida não é uma comedia, mas uma tragédia.… Expand

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Phteve11Nov 13, 2021

Just an incredible movie, one of Adam Sandler's best performances in a dramatic role

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ProfAmateurSep 4, 2021

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

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bshu89Aug 13, 2021

Sandler, without a doubt, gives the performance of his career in Uncut Gems. Going into the film, even being a huge fan of A24, I really didn’t know what to expect. The film wasn’t on my radar at all, but I decided to give the film a chance -Sandler, without a doubt, gives the performance of his career in Uncut Gems. Going into the film, even being a huge fan of A24, I really didn’t know what to expect. The film wasn’t on my radar at all, but I decided to give the film a chance - and I’m so glad I did.

Uncut Gems is a high-anxiety thrill ride from start to finish. It’s absolutely one of the best films of the year, and even though I am not a huge fan of the ending, I couldn’t recommend this film more. The experience I had with it was one of a kind and I’ll definitely be adding it to my collection upon its home release.… Expand

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superbatMay 8, 2021

Uncut Gems was an anxiety-inducing thriller which one of the best films of 2019. It centers on the life of Howard Ratner, an ambitious jeweller who makes the biggest bet of his life - in the hope that his various personal and financialUncut Gems was an anxiety-inducing thriller which one of the best films of 2019. It centers on the life of Howard Ratner, an ambitious jeweller who makes the biggest bet of his life - in the hope that his various personal and financial problems will cease to exist. Watching this film is like going on a rollercoaster. The movie progresses at a rapid pace, and you sit helplessly as you watch Ratner fall further into the abyss with every poor choice that he makes. There are moments when you cheer, as well as moments when you close your eyes in fear. Like the end of such a rollercoaster ride, the ending of this movie will leave you winded. Undoubtedly, the main highlight of the movie is Adam Sandler's scintillating performance as the troubled jeweller. The supporting cast is solid too, particularly first-timers Julia Fox and Kevin Garnett. Without a doubt, Uncut Gems is a must watch.… Expand

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r96skMar 7, 2021

Quality!

'Uncut Gems' is an absolutely thoroughly thrilling watch, the plot is so chaotic and high paced that it's practically impossible to not have a fun time with it. The cast do terrific work, typified by the tremendous Adam Sandler.Quality!

'Uncut Gems' is an absolutely thoroughly thrilling watch, the plot is so chaotic and high paced that it's practically impossible to not have a fun time with it. The cast do terrific work, typified by the tremendous Adam Sandler.

Sandler (Howard) is unquestionably the star of the film, he gets a lot of stick for a lot of the roles he usually plays but this is far from anything I've seen him portray. He still shows his funny side no doubt, but he adds much more to make it a memorable character - which is a rarity for him.

Lakeith Stanfield, Julia Fox, Kevin Garnett and Eric Bogosian are all good too. The score is pretty solid, also. There isn't much more to note really, it's a crime thriller and it absolutely nails that realm. Great film.… Expand

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LoganwellnessFeb 22, 2021

Funny and hilarious film for a crime thriller with Adam Sandler in it, it's a great film.

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5

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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BulgarianCriticFeb 20, 2021

This was an incredibly annoying movie to watch. Every scene had this non stop chatter that made it chaotic and very annoying to watch and listen to.Why do I keep wasting time with Adam Sandler Movies

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MattFornerFeb 10, 2021

Claustrophobic and intense, Uncut Gems takes you on a journey that makes you both empathize and feel contempt for Sandler's character. Also, one of his best performances.

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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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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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metaguy92Jan 5, 2021

While this movie has every ingredient of being a blockbuster drama/ crime thriller, I don't think it will appeal to wider audience. The biggest reason for that is its anxiety inducing musical score, sometimes intense dialogue and the hecticWhile this movie has every ingredient of being a blockbuster drama/ crime thriller, I don't think it will appeal to wider audience. The biggest reason for that is its anxiety inducing musical score, sometimes intense dialogue and the hectic way the movie was filmed. Even after saying all that, this movie was my niche and one of the greatest movies I have ever seen. The last few minutes were the most intense final moments in any movie I have ever experienced, you really are going to be at the edge of your seat and making the whole anxiety induced experience worth it. Surprisingly is also funny at times, which is good for its pacing. When Adam Sandler does drama, he's at his best and really hope this is his career going forward. The whole movie has an iconic look and aesthetic going for it, its hard to compare it with anything and it will be talked about for years to come. L'Amour Toujours is officially the best ending credit song ever, fitting for this movie's shocking ending.… 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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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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ravensdayOct 8, 2020

Very painful and unenjoyable to watch - couldnt make it to the end and stopped after watching maybe 75%. I don't need to watch an obvious trainwreck - maybe if there was some suspense and it started more positive I would be more attached toVery painful and unenjoyable to watch - couldnt make it to the end and stopped after watching maybe 75%. I don't need to watch an obvious trainwreck - maybe if there was some suspense and it started more positive I would be more attached to the character. But I'm not going to feel sorry for a POS.… Expand

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FatherBen96Sep 7, 2020

Sandler's best performance in years. Anxiety fuelled movie with a great cast, couldn't recommend it more.

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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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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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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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sachineldhoAug 2, 2020

This is what "edge of the seat" looks like... what a **** movie mahn!!! 10/10

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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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ML1994Jul 16, 2020

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

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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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OlivePartyJul 6, 2020

Masterpiece of a movie. Adam Sandler gives a great performance and the directing is perfection.

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boksyJun 30, 2020

a 2hr anxiety attack this movie is amazing had great writing and very sad but very realistic end cause thats what happens when you are deep into your gambling addiction. recommend this movie anyday

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devongreiner6Jun 28, 2020

Movie of the year for sure. This is Adam Sandler’s best movie by far and you just need to see it ASAP

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netflicJun 27, 2020

This movie is too much in your face. Too loud, too many obscenities, too fast, too convoluted, seemingly chaotic and messy. Yet it is done so masterfully. If you can survive the energy for the first 10-15 minutes of it, you are going to enjoyThis movie is too much in your face. Too loud, too many obscenities, too fast, too convoluted, seemingly chaotic and messy. Yet it is done so masterfully. If you can survive the energy for the first 10-15 minutes of it, you are going to enjoy probably the best performance by Adam Sandler who plays a bad guy so sympathetically (I am not a Sander's fan).
A disclaimer: I watched the movie at home, not in a theater. I had to stop it more than once. I am glad I did it that way. This relentless excitement is definitely not for everyone.
The protagonist Howard Ratner is a shady New York jeweller with so many sins (a liar, a cheat, a gambler, a scam, etc. etc.) yet so profoundly human, hoping to finally make it and win big.
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SantiXJun 20, 2020

esta película es increíble, el final me impacto, espero que lancen una segunda parte pronto.

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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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BridgerkJun 18, 2020

Gripping film with incredible performances all around. Must see for sure. Gambling can be fun and harmless within your means. But for Howard, it was surely anything but.

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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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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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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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NavyBeanMay 26, 2020

Excellent performances. Sandler is so convincing. The movie is tense and claustrophobic and you do get a good glimpse of what the jewelry world looks like in NYC. Very well done. EXCEPT. The ending doesn't make sense. Felt like a quick way toExcellent performances. Sandler is so convincing. The movie is tense and claustrophobic and you do get a good glimpse of what the jewelry world looks like in NYC. Very well done. EXCEPT. The ending doesn't make sense. Felt like a quick way to conclude it and not satisfying. Maybe that was the point? Still.… Expand

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eded9999May 10, 2020

Probably the best thing i've seen with Adam Sandler on it.
Engaging.
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IAmaMovieGeekMay 1, 2020

Fantastic film staring Sandler with a powerful ending that is unexpected. It's a very anxiety filled thriller movie. Definitely worth the watch. 8/10

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JordanLaytonApr 27, 2020

Dramatic Adam Sandler is BACK in this edge-of-your-seat thriller about a gambling jeweler family man. Imagine the movie Good Time but two steps less claustrophobic and instead of an outright criminal, the main character is just a super sleazyDramatic Adam Sandler is BACK in this edge-of-your-seat thriller about a gambling jeweler family man. Imagine the movie Good Time but two steps less claustrophobic and instead of an outright criminal, the main character is just a super sleazy gambler. Thais Uncut Gems. The wild ride that was the plot of this film almost never let off the gas. Even when it did, there was clearly something just about to boil over the edge. Sandler played this role perfectly but really, much of his performance should be credited to the brilliant script writing here. This is a story about a sniffling, cheating, pathetic gambler and even though he shows these characteristics throughout the film, there are just enough tidbits of humanity shown to endear you to him. The camera and the score really match up well with the character in this film. The frame will often move just as frantically as Sandler, with a reverberating, pulsing, electronic score underneath such scenes - seemingly matching up with the rhythm of every step in the main character's plan passing through his head one at a time. There's much more to say, but I won't spoil. This will be on Netflix on then 31st for anyone that missed it in theaters. Check it out then.… Expand

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Will_HerrenApr 22, 2020

Watched this movie again yesterday, and this film is still a phenomenal masterpiece. I genuinely have not felt as much anxiety and stress in a movie all 2019 and 2020 (So Far). The Safdie brothers are masters of anxiety inducing filmmaking, IWatched this movie again yesterday, and this film is still a phenomenal masterpiece. I genuinely have not felt as much anxiety and stress in a movie all 2019 and 2020 (So Far). The Safdie brothers are masters of anxiety inducing filmmaking, I definitely felt their style take hold of me in their film Good Time released in 2017. But while I thought Good Time was fantastic, it still felt like an appetizer of what the Safdie brothers could do. And I’m glad to tell y’all, Uncut Gems is the main gourmet course. I’ve seen this film 4 times in the cinema, and It still never feels like a waste of my money and time. Josh & Benny Safdie bring their anxiety and stress-inducing filmmaking to another level with Uncut Gems, and craft a genuinely compelling and off the wall story, with a masterfully written screenplay. And this film is brought to life by the amazing performances of the entire cast, primarily made up of first time actors who kill it in their first film (Kevin Garnett, Julia Fox). Kevin Garnett, one of the best basketball players of the last decade is genuinely fantastic and convincing in his performance, and Julia Fox is just masterful in her first ever film performance as Howard’s mistress Julia De Fiore. Lakeith Stanfield is proving to be one of the best actors working today (even if he’s just in a minor role), he is excellent as Howard’s estranged employee Demany. But we can not talk about phenomenal performances without bringing up the centerpiece of this film.. MR. ADAM SANDLER. I’ve said it and I’ll say it again, Adam Sandler was severely snubbed for a Best Actor nomination from The Academy. Adam Sandler, who is known for his ridiculous and pretty terrible comedies, takes a break from those, and shows us when the man want to deliver a thrilling performance, he most certainly can. The way Adam in-bodies Howard Ratner, a scumbag and risk taking New York City jeweler and bet placer. Howard continuously makes bad decisions and bets, meanwhile having a family and an impending divorce with his wife Dinah Ratner. Howard also owes over 100,000 to a very violent and ruthless loan shark named Arno. Even after Howard actually places a winning bet on Kevin Garnett’s performance in the Celtics game, Arno cancels the bet and has his goons strip Howard and leaves him naked outside his child’s school, forcing his wife Dinah to retrieve him. Like I said, this film is extremely anxiety inducing, this film & it’s 2 directors want to take your nerve endings and destroy them, and then replace them with new nerve endings, so they can destroy your nerve endings again. The film’s ending is tragic, but expected. Howard finally makes a winning bet, and actually wins millions of dollars. But Phil (one of Arno’s toughest goons) kills Howard and we see Julia leaving with Howard’s millions. Which IMO, was the perfect ending to this crazy story. IMO, this is not just one of the best films of 2019, but one of the best of the entire decade and might become one of my favorite crime movies ever made. Adam Sandler’s performance is one for the ages, and I hope to see him take these amazing dramatic roles more frequently. This is 100% a must see for anybody who calls themselves a Cinephile, a nerve ending killer, with fantastic performances from the entire cast, and a decade defining screenplay and story from the Safdie brothers (Benny & Josh Safdie). Please see this film immediately, and please rent and/or buy the movie on Blu-Ray! A 10/10 from me, and I am so glad I get to be alive in a generation where cinema like this exists. Films like this inspire me to continue my passion for filmmaking, and reminds me why I love the art form of Film so much!!- Will Herren (April 22, 2020)… Expand

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RalfbergsApr 19, 2020

Great movie. If you know anything about gambling and people who have problems with it then this depicts degenerate gambling really good. Plus it has twists and one of best dramatic performances of Adam Sandler. One of best movies of 2019

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marcmyworksApr 18, 2020

Uncut Gems is a stressful film to watch. The first 90 minutes are literally the characters screaming or attacking each other, though I will say it was successful in what it was trying to achieve and Adam Sandler is quite good as Howard, theUncut Gems is a stressful film to watch. The first 90 minutes are literally the characters screaming or attacking each other, though I will say it was successful in what it was trying to achieve and Adam Sandler is quite good as Howard, the gambling addict/jewelry store owner.… Expand

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Lambo442Apr 18, 2020

Let there be no more doubt that Adam Sandler is in fact a quality actor who's way too underrated and wasted in the usual garbage he appears in. I knew after seeing him in Punch Drunk Love he was very talented and he's just incredible in this.Let there be no more doubt that Adam Sandler is in fact a quality actor who's way too underrated and wasted in the usual garbage he appears in. I knew after seeing him in Punch Drunk Love he was very talented and he's just incredible in this. For me this is a tragic tale of how worldly greed and obsession with beauty can ultimately lead to unhappiness. Sandler's Mistress in the movie is the same as the gem he's obsessed with, dangerous and unobtainable. He's a man that has everything but still wants more. He's a man that lusts after excitement and novelty and disregards what he always has. By the end of the film the message is clear. Don't! Everything about this film is perfect. The music, the acting, the pacing. There's so much going on underneath the surface too thematically. I'm still finding hidden meaning in it. A masterpiece… Expand

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carmineraApr 14, 2020

Ok, more than two hours spent watching a movie without content, story, message or whatever a decent movie is supposed to have. Good Adam Sandler but I would never recomend this movie to anyone.

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katezoeApr 14, 2020

WOW!! Rollercoaster ride. Adam Sandler's performance is fantastic. LOVED the movie.

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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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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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LaartworkApr 11, 2020

The complaints are about the yelling and constant barrage of sound and images. It's unnerving? Upsetting? It supposed to be. Everything is meant to make you uncomfortable and feel the chaos that it's Howards mind. If you are the type ofThe complaints are about the yelling and constant barrage of sound and images. It's unnerving? Upsetting? It supposed to be. Everything is meant to make you uncomfortable and feel the chaos that it's Howards mind. If you are the type of person who loved Green book this probably isn't the type of movie for you.… Expand

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TaplingerApr 10, 2020

I can't believe only 2 reviewers recognized this as a horrible movie. Metacritic's user viewers are much smarter but a score of 7 doesn't begin to describe how claustrophobic and anxiety-producing and monotonous and predictable the movie is.

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KiwiJamesApr 10, 2020

A lot of obnoxious characters all shouting at each other for 2 hours does not make a good movie.

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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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imconorirlApr 8, 2020

A great film that drags the viewer along without stopping for almost a single minute for the length of its runtime. Adam Sandler puts in a surprisingly fantastic performance which is one of, if not the best role I've seen him in. HisA great film that drags the viewer along without stopping for almost a single minute for the length of its runtime. Adam Sandler puts in a surprisingly fantastic performance which is one of, if not the best role I've seen him in. His character is simultaneously such a likeable underdog but also a rude, arrogant fool. You're left facepalming after every time he catches a break only to then ruin it with stupid decisions. There are points where you need to suspend your disbelief in order to really give the film a chance to give you some payoff however, which can definitely break your immersion. The ending was brilliant, shocking and came completely out of the blue to drive home the films' message.… Expand

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tarqsApr 8, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great movie ! A must see. Adam Sandler was amazing. Safdie brothers have done it again!… Expand

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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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SinewsApr 6, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Somehow, through the chaotic, turbulent, messy story of Howard Ratner, there seems to be something resembling a point. We catch it now and again, flickering throughout each stomach-turning, nauseating, utterly humiliating narrative diversion, threatening, but never moving to outright state itself. It's this idea that our moral devices may be even more ineffectual than we are capable of realizing. I mean, take, for instance, the prevailing notion that maybe Kevin Garnett isn't insane and that the stone maybe really does have protective powers. And if this stone, endowed by some higher cosmic order, really does contain some magical charm, why on Earth does is choose to protect Howard Ratner, a sleazy, cheating, good-for-nothing schmuck constitutionally incapable of good decision making? Could it be that the powers that be simply have no time for human logic and morality? Is it possible that the universe, offended by our attempts to instill our idea of order, saw Howard as some parter in chaos, misunderstood in his time by his peers? The movie doesn't answer these questions, nor do they ever even come up. The movie smartly leaves the thinking to its audience, ushering us only to serve as brief onlookers to this modern veritable retelling of Albert Camus' "The Stranger."

Adam Sandler, himself a sneering jerk-off in the eyes of critics, whose spent the better part of 20 trotting around Hollywood with a giant "Kick Me" sign, couldn't have been better picked for the role. Despite his less-than-stellar repertoire, Sandler triumphs in the film simply by playing himself, in all his obnoxious, douchey glory. And yet, the Safdie Brothers didn't simply take the easy route, for instance, by making Ratner some completely moronic toad, they went to the trouble of making him an almost sympathetically earnest, occasionally brilliant toad, just enough to make us see him through the eyes maybe only God sees us in - misguided creatures eternally bound to both sheer dumb luck and our own shortcomings. Many people in the movie attempt to intervene in Ratner's life an show him the light, be it Arno, his thuggish but ultimately good-hearted brother-in-law who's been pushed to such a point of desperation that he's turned to bullying, accosting, and terrorizing Howard into reforming, or his patient girlfriend Julia, who is both more loyal and more trusting than Howard deserves, considering all he puts her through, as goes for his hapless assistant Demany. Only his ex-wife, Dinah, and Phil, one of Arno's thugs, are impervious enough to Howard's charms to work out that he's just completely beyond saving. The former chooses to laugh in the face of his pathetic state, where the latter, realizing that both Howard and Arno and their laughable phallic conflict is simply getting in the way of his ends.

And that's how the film elects to conclude itself. Two men dead, one who completely deserved whatever came to him, and the other a flawed-but-decent man who was dumb enough to involve himself with a human anchor. And yet, what we end up taking away from all this is that one died in a panicked fit, and the other got to go out with a smile on his face, smugly assured in his hedonistic, self-interested ways.… 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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SkinnytubApr 4, 2020

Another amazing movie by A24! Kevin Garnett and The Weeknd were great in their roles and even Adam Sandler had an amazing performance. 10/10 Must Watch and its on Netflix.

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loremApr 1, 2020

A bizarre and atypical movie that makes you feel uncomfortable in a good way, having probably the best performance of Adam Sandler so far.

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xXClutchDutchXxMar 31, 2020

High praise! You can really sense the addiction that the character feels by the end of it where you being rooting yourself. It really is a heart pumping adrenal rush. If the director is trying to portray to you what it feels like to be aHigh praise! You can really sense the addiction that the character feels by the end of it where you being rooting yourself. It really is a heart pumping adrenal rush. If the director is trying to portray to you what it feels like to be a gambling addict then he nailed it.… Expand

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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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TheQuietGamerMar 28, 2020

Adam Sandler finally has a movie to compete with Punch-Drunk Love. This is essentially the story of one man's self-destructive downward spiral. Our lead starts things off in an already bad position and the situation only gets worse for himAdam Sandler finally has a movie to compete with Punch-Drunk Love. This is essentially the story of one man's self-destructive downward spiral. Our lead starts things off in an already bad position and the situation only gets worse for him from there. At first you think he's just an unlucky idiot, but as the film progresses you realize that he's making these bad decisions on purpose and intentionally digging himself into a deeper hole. All because he believes that if he just keeps on digging he'll eventually break through to the other side and come out on top with the ultimate win. The man has a genuine sickness.

Yet, despite all of this he's actually kind of likable. Maybe it's just because of Sandler, but even at his loudest and most obnoxious (there's a lot of yelling in this) I couldn't help but root for the guy. I wanted to see him succeed and find a way out of this mess. Which is what made it so compelling to keep watching in spite of all the frustration that arose from seeing the character acquire a means of walking away and refusing to use it.

Of course it also helps that it's stylish as heck. With its synth-soundtrack and occasionally psychedelic 35mm visuals, this a treat for both the eyes and the ears. It kind of reminds me of Nightcrawler in that everything looks grainy, yet gorgeous like a sleazy '80s flick. The whole thing feels so much grittier because of it.

What's crazy is that this does so many of the same things we criticize some of the most notoriously bad movies for, like having needless subplots that don't go anywhere. For example the film opens with Sandler getting a colonoscopy. Presumably so that at some point it can be revealed he has cancer on top of everything else going on. But when the doctor does finally call him with the results around an hour or so later into the running-time he tells him that everything's fine and it's never brought up again. What was the point of that? We also learn that the protagonist owes money to a second dude that he tries to pay off with a fake Rolex. The guy shows up again in a few other scenes to get some form of actual payment, but he just gets ignored and I'm left wondering why he's even in this at all.

However, where that sort of thing doesn't work in other movies, here it does. That's because the Safdie brothers are just that talented as directors. The way the danger builds to an unforgettable finale where what would normally be a tension free event becomes a teeth-clenching, seat-gripping nightmare of anticipation makes Uncut Gems darn near a masterpiece. To the point where after having just finished it I immediately thought about watching it again.… Expand

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marshallonfilm_Mar 26, 2020

"Come on! KG. This is no different than that. This is me. All right? I'm not a f**kin' athlete, this is *my* f**kin' way. This is how *I* win. All right?"

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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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JALACMar 25, 2020

Super wierd and exhausting movie about a huge jerk who looses in the end. And the worse soundtrack in a movie EVER!!! I cannot believe the rating it got!!

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PalpetineSheevMar 20, 2020

An anxiety attack of a film. Heart pounding throughout. Adam Sandler gives the performance of a lifetime.

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BrunoVn00Mar 19, 2020

It was pretty good. This movie definetely has a lot of interesting stuff. There's some nice cinematography and camerawork, some nice editing choices, some nice visuals, some nice music, and the performances were great. This is an unpopularIt was pretty good. This movie definetely has a lot of interesting stuff. There's some nice cinematography and camerawork, some nice editing choices, some nice visuals, some nice music, and the performances were great. This is an unpopular opinion but while Adam Sandler was good I don't think he had one of the best performances of the year. It's different compared to his other sh*tty movies but he was good. I think I found interesting the "chaotic" nature of this movie, with so many scenes having crowded rooms with so much screaming and yelling that it is almost incomprehensible at times. It's not a flaw, in fact, I liked that direction and it fits the tone of the movie, so, good job.

I feel like the story at its core it's pretty simple but the way it's presented is...Convoluted? It's a messy movie. If you don't pay a lot of attention from the very beggining you will be lost. I would like to think that's the style of the directors, that's how they tell stories (I haven't seen Good Time), but it just wasn't my cup of tea and in my opinion, some scenes and plot points could've been shorter. I loved the final act, it was pretty intense and engaging even if the ending it's the most predictable thing in the world.

Overall, it's definetely an interesting movie but it's not something I would rewatch any time soon. Maybe I'm an idiot and I didn't get the movie, so I still recommend it because like I said, it has some interesting elements and you might think it's the best movie of the year and whatever.… Expand

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AWESOM-0Mar 17, 2020

Intense and awesome movie! Touches on a lot of themes but the sickness of gambling is done so well.

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sjack12Mar 17, 2020

Ignore all the normies and plebs that are regular Sandler fans who only watched this film because he was in it. If you're dullard that's attracted to normie things like a likeable protagonist and a conventionally shot and paced film, thenIgnore all the normies and plebs that are regular Sandler fans who only watched this film because he was in it. If you're dullard that's attracted to normie things like a likeable protagonist and a conventionally shot and paced film, then this isn't for you. But if you're interested in watching one of the best and most intense films of the year then Uncut Gems is a 100% must watch from the Safdie Bros. I won't go into further details rather just recommend go in blind and with an open mind.… 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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Murphydh1Mar 14, 2020

Fast Moving story. Twista and turns but never dissappoints A accurate depiction of a degenerate ,addicted gambler and the wreckage that he leaves in his wake. Adam Sandler is suberb

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StarWarsMCUMar 12, 2020

Adam Sandler's performance is a must watch experience! The Safdie brothers are quickly becoming well loved in my book. First Good Time, now Uncut Gems. The story (no spoilers) has a few twists that I'm sure no one saw coming, but it was allAdam Sandler's performance is a must watch experience! The Safdie brothers are quickly becoming well loved in my book. First Good Time, now Uncut Gems. The story (no spoilers) has a few twists that I'm sure no one saw coming, but it was all in the best way possible. The film bragged a bit for me in the first 40 minutes but immediately after I was invested in the story and the character of Howard on a level I didn't think I would be.… Expand

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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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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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gabriantMar 4, 2020

Breathtaking. It's anxiety as a movie. One of the best roles of Adam Sandler. It's a must watch.

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ger89Mar 3, 2020

La tensión que se genera, y los giros del guión. Una película impresionante

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WillarMar 1, 2020

Decent movie however if you don't like Adam Sandler he is still pretty irritating in this.

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NightReviewsFeb 27, 2020

Uncut Gems, a modern-day Roman Tragedy, situated in the fluorescent back rooms and the front showrooms of New York City’s shopping underbelly, is the latest film from the Safdie Brothers. If you have no idea who the Safdie brothers are, theyUncut Gems, a modern-day Roman Tragedy, situated in the fluorescent back rooms and the front showrooms of New York City’s shopping underbelly, is the latest film from the Safdie Brothers. If you have no idea who the Safdie brothers are, they are two (actual) brothers who gained profuse acclaim after shocking audiences with the 2017 crime-drama Good Time starring Robert Pattinson. Not only can Pattinson thank the Safdie’s for landing the coveted role of Bruce Wayne with the film, as well as allowing that film to shed his Edward Cullen/Twilight teen image, but the film was also an obtrusive reminder to the world that these brothers are not playing around when it comes to neon lit storytelling. Their documentary style type filmmaking along with their abrasive, headache induing filming style allows for their low-budget pictures to glisten, no matter how bad their VFX may be. The Safdie’s are a clear and present reminder that, with the right story, passion is always reflective. With their latest film, Uncut Gems, its not secret, and reflects here. Uncut Gems stars Adam Sandler as Howard Ratner, a down-on-his luck, gambling addicted, cheating, lying, manipulative NYC jeweller who, if we’ve ever seen it in cinema, has a degree in **** Although the “gift-of-the-gab” definition may not particularly suit Howard, since everyone, all the time, knows he is always talking out of his ass, Sandler convinces himself and audiences that no one else could have pulled off this role, other than him. Abrasive, in your face, annoying and relentless, Sandler’s performance may very well be, a staple New York City character for decades to come.

Yet, while Sandler may very well grace every single shot and scene in the film, the Safdie brothers are still sure and able to allow the film to evolve into what it really is, and thats an announcement. A proclamation of presence and a big shout out to the world of cinema, Uncut Gems is a film to solidify that the Safdie brothers are here, and they are here to stay. Uncut Gems isn’t only a film, its an experience. Much like the first time you do cocaine, this film is the epitome of cocaine, caviar, K’vatsh and Grand Theft Auto printed onto celluloid. An unapologetic adrenaline shot to the senses.

What initially drew me in about this film was sonically, how unique it sounded, narratively speaking, without knowing how loud and it is aesthetically as well. The main theme which is a series of hard hitting, resonating synths overlapped with fluorescent ambience is immediately engrained into your memory. Daniel Lopatin takes a gritty in your face film, and scores each scene with electronic chaos yet equal grace. Not only does his score tighten and heightens the cinematic movie experience, but it also broadens its effect on the senses by creating soundscapes that are transcendent, it’s as if the soundtrack was created by the sounds of slot machines, casino betting, and the whaling of a screeching auctioneer in your ear at all times. The sounds of Uncut Gems are as dreamy as a nightmare could be. Drowning souls lost for the pursuit of money as if they are trapped in the notes that belt and vibrate across the screen, Uncut Gems is a documentary style take on Wayne Kramer’s hyper-violent Running Scared, but instead of opting for violence and gore, the film uses dialogue as its weapon.

While the narrative of Uncut Gems could be argued to expose the very simple story of just, the pursuit of money, the picture dives deep into social and economic commentary of capitalism and corporate greed as well. On the surface level, perhaps because of the value it holds in our society, the overall tone and theme of the film carries a type of mysticism behind it. Idolized and mythologized since its creation, the pursuit of wealth to bring happiness is an age-old cautionary tale that consistently makes fools out of many who chase it, including our protagonist Howard Ratner.

Set in 2012 within the deep diamond district of New York, Sandler’s characters faults become clear early on. His inability to being a family man adds to his persona. Ratner’s addicted ultimately fuels the narrative of the film as well as the desires of all the characters around him, leading to a very flawed and uncut portrait of a man as well as society as a whole.

Set at a breakneck pace, tonally ambitious and hyper-realized, the film feels so real at times, that it comes across as mega-fiction. Like a rapper on a mic, free-styling during a rap battle, the actors follow a script that was in development for almost a decade, yet sling-shot lines and emotions to one another, like they have been doing it their whole lives. Thanks to caliber actors like Lakeith Stanfield, Julia Fox, Idina Menzel, Judd Hirsch, and surprisingly enough, retired NBA player Kevin Garnett, Uncut Gems is a masterclass of coherent gibberish.… Expand

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MnoZombieFeb 26, 2020

Thrilling experience ! Does't allow you to have even a second of breath, most exciting and uncomfortable film with a deep demonstration of the selfish human behavior and greediness I've ever seen

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NorseGodFeb 23, 2020

What a mess. A protagonist I don't care about. Audio that was left a cluttered mess, apparently to increase anxiety. Instead, it made me **** the film off halfway through. When I can't understand the dialogue your "style choice" has become a mistake.

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imtheonlytyeFeb 23, 2020

The people saying this is a bad movie is incredibly wrong. I understand people's issues with it saying "it triggers anxiety easily", because it does, but that was the point. I appreciate a movie that makes me stay on the edge of my seat theThe people saying this is a bad movie is incredibly wrong. I understand people's issues with it saying "it triggers anxiety easily", because it does, but that was the point. I appreciate a movie that makes me stay on the edge of my seat the entire time and this movie did just that. Yes, my anxiety was off the wall the whole movie, but it was supposed to be like that. It was showing how anxious and hectic Howard's life was. It put you into the movie and made you feel what the movie, and people in it, felt. That is true talented cinematography, directing and storytelling. That is what they should be doing. This movie was a masterpiece, in my opinion. Yes, before you watch this movie, if you have or get anxiety very easily, you should 100% prepare yourself because you will go on a very crazy ride, but don't say this movie was bad because of that. I didn't like the ending much, but that doesn't change my feelings on this movie, that just makes it even better. It made me dedicated to this character. In retrospect, he was such a douchebag, but I still liked him, cared for him and felt bad for him. After the ending, I felt a huge relief and a weight off my shoulder, in a way, that the movie was done because it made me so dedicated to it. I loved this movie.… Expand

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Apostle485Feb 20, 2020

This film was pretty great. Adam Sandler's performance was fantastic, and it is the centerpiece of this film. He does a really great job of portraying this kinda scummy dude with serious personal flaws. The other actors in the film were allThis film was pretty great. Adam Sandler's performance was fantastic, and it is the centerpiece of this film. He does a really great job of portraying this kinda scummy dude with serious personal flaws. The other actors in the film were all good as well, and I didn't have any serious problems with the acting. The acting in this film really helps establish this anxious and intense mood that is carried out throughout the entire runtime. Things get more intense and anxiety-building as it goes on, and the film does a great job of piling on to the main catalyst of the plot in an engaging way. Even though this film is pretty intense, there were some humorous moments which I found pretty funny in general. The soundtrack of the film felt pretty unique and greatly complemented the tone of the film. Lastly, the ending of the film is incredibly surprising and memorable, and I feel it perfectly capped off the plot. I don't really have any major problems with the film, although I guess some of the cinematography could've been better or at least more stylized. This film isn't for everyone, and I wouldn't recommend it to most people who typically enjoy Sandler's films, but I personally loved this film.… Expand

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NoederFeb 17, 2020

Masterpiece, show exactly how things really work on this type of "life" give it a try.

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