Uncut Gems (2019)

Adam Sandler is an actor who has had an interesting career. He's made numerous comedies that range from arguably some of the worst comedies ever made to some that are actually really good. When he decides to take on roles where the movie's are mor... Read the full review »

If Adam Sandler alone isn’t enough to hook you in on “Uncut Gems”, then it’s subject matter definitely will. It’s a sad, depressing, uncomfortable depiction on just how much ones greed and addiction can become the closest thing to a real... Read the full review »

Brothers and co-directors Josh and Benny Safdie are two of the most exciting names working in modern independent cinema, so their film “Uncut Gems” debuted alongside a shadow of grandiose expectations. The bottom line is that the film is good... Read the full review »

The Safdies return with a sparkling cycle of failure. I found myself constantly questioning why I wanted to see Howard succeed. Was it his role as underdog? Or perhaps Sandler's pathos-centric performance? Either way, clearly Howard Ratner is a je... Read the full review »

Ummmm. Why didn’t Adam Sandler get a best actor nomination? A must watch. Read the full review »

WHAT I LIKED: The sole purpose of The Safdie Brothers' first feature 'Good Time,' was to build atmosphere to make its audience feel as stressed as humanly possible, and that's exactly what their latest film 'Uncut Gems,' is about too. With a film... Read the full review »