Walking into the theater, I honestly had no idea what to expect from Uncut Gems. I knew nothing about the director (or directors I guess) going into the film. I honestly went to see it because of how strange it looked. I knew Adam Sandler has done actual acting in the past, but let’s face it its a rare occurrence. I was pleasantly surprised to say the least.
Uncut Gems was one of my favorite films of the year. The movie is an intense character study of a character that could not be any more interesting in my opinion. Adam Sandler’s performance was one of a kind; the Safdie brothers have made it clear at this point that they know how to direct their actors, as shown in Good Time with Robert Pattinson.
Uncut Gems is a nonstop anxiety ridden experience. From the very beginning of the film to the very end you feel the pressure that Howie is going through. You feel bad for his character, despite the fact that he really has no redeemable qualities; mostly because the Safdies set up to make one of the most efficient “likable/dislikable” protagonists ever.
Overall, Uncut Gems is one of the best movies I have seen in a while, and it makes me excited to see future Safdie films in the future.
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