Uncut Gems [Includes Digital Copy] [Blu-ray/DVD] [2019]

Uncut Gems is an incredible film that hits the gas pedal, and doesn’t stop clutching through the gears until everything hits maximum speed. Adam Sandler is the fuel that ignites the plot ablaze with his twitch, yet smart as nails, character - and one that he pulls off with just as much pinpoint accuracy as it is reckless and off the rails. Sandler plays a high-stakes gambler and a diamond dealer in the high-roller district - mixing and blitzing conversation with the likes of Kevin Garnett and The Weeknd. At the same time the character is constantly juggling a family, a mistress and a crime syndicate that wants the money they’re owed. The Safdie Brothers return, after the equally kinetic Good Times, with another hypnotic and and dazzling display of filmmaking at its most raw. The film is full of anxiety and energy, like a pressure cooker ready to explode. It’s like a high-rise drop straight to the ground, never stopping until the final second - and oh how beautiful the summation is. Highly recommended film for almost any viewer, but especially those that love some high-octane and intelligent crime thrillers.

I was already a fan of the Safdie Brothers (because of their film, Good Time) so I was looking forward to this one. This movie is insanely stressful in it's presentation and direction and never lets off the gas. You're following a jewel dealer (and overall horrible person) during his day to day escapes and trouble he gets into. Not for the faint of heart but deserves to be given a shot - something original in an era when sequels and comic book movies dominate, this was a refreshing breathe of hectic air.

This movie is intense and certainly not for everyone. I didn't really like it when I first saw it in theaters, but decided to give it another chance. After a second viewing, I really enjoyed it a lot more. Its got very frenetic energy and people aren't exaggerating that its two + hours of people yelling at each other, but Adam Sandler is great in this role, and overall I found the story to be pretty compelling.

You really have to be in the right mood for a Safdie movie but man, like Good Time before it, this movie is super stylish, super intense, super stressful, and just a great watch. Absolutely not for everyone, absolutely NOT a standard dumb Adam Sandler comedy. So if you're gonna cop it don't go in thinking it's something it isn't.

I'm a huge movie buff. I buy most movies, good, bad, awful, fun, etc. I saw this in the theaters, but man is it frantic. It's an anxiety inducing piece of movie making, but underneath is a wonderful performance from Sandler, who is never given enough credit for his dramatic talents. It is a great movie, just, prepare yourself. 10/10

This is one of the movies that comes out of left field, and you didn’t expect it to be good, let alone great. One of the best movies of the year, and even though Sandler was not recognized during the award season he gives one of the best performances of the year.

This movie presents Adam Sandler in a dramatic, non-comedic role as a character for whom you're sure things will end badly. You want to shout at him, "Stop it already." This movie will keep you definitely engaged from beginning to end.

I would like to petition Kevin Garnett to be in the Space Jam sequel, but instead of Looney Tune characters it's the cast of CATS that hire him to play ball against Jordan, who will in turn be an evil Kylo Ren type tragically flawed character. Think about it.