At first I didn't get the point of the movie, and at some point I almost stopped watching it. About 1 hour in I got it - this movie is very real.
It tells the story of gambling addicts, and in my view it did it pretty good.
The movie is kind of slow, but you can almost feel present while watching it. I wouldn't recommend watching it for enjoyment, but you should watch it if you're in a mood for a unique experience. I hope it makes sense.
Uncut Gems
2019
Action / Comedy / Crime / Drama / Mystery / Thriller
Uncut Gems
2019
Action / Comedy / Crime / Drama / Mystery / Thriller
Plot summary
A charismatic New York City jeweler always on the lookout for the next big score makes a series of high-stakes bets that could lead to the windfall of a lifetime. Howard must perform a precarious high-wire act, balancing business, family, and encroaching adversaries on all sides in his relentless pursuit of the ultimate win.
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May 15, 2023 at 05:14 PM
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Very real movie
Stressful! Never seen anything like it.
The pacing here is impressive. I felt like I was running through this entire movie and felt similarly about Good Time, another effort by the Safdie brothers. I still followed the story, though, and I think making a story more or less easy to follow is a hard line for writers to walk. Uncut Gems is frantic but coherent, and it walks this line perfectly.
It follows a really sleazy jeweler, masterfully played by Adam Sandler, as he upsets other people. I was shocked that Sandler was capable of this. I really couldn't take my eyes off of him.
The camera work, lighting, music, and other elements all work in service of the frantic plot. This is the most anxious thriller I've ever seen; in one word, it is FAST.
Pulse-pounding is an understatement
Wow, what a ride. This wasn't the unbearable anxiety-fest that some are claiming, but it sure does invoke a lot of uneasiness throughout. The Safdie Brothers take you on a mesmerizing journey in the life of a gambling-addicted man in the Diamond District. Hopefully this puts to bed the idea that Adam Sandler isn't a good actor. He displays his incredible versatility and gives the performance of his career. I really loved the synth score used throughout and it greatly heightens the intensity at key moments. Uncut Gems is a shocking and stressful tour de force that is worthy of the praise heaped upon it.