Uncut Gems

Watching this just made feel like I couldn't breathe the whole time. I literally had to pause the movie at some points to grasp for air.

The acting, the cinematography, the soundtrack, the editing—were all incredible, and were all in consonance with each other, making this a very fast-paced, naturalistic, anxiety-inducing film.

The Safdie brother's killed it, and Sandler proved, once again, how great of an actor he is.

What the fuck did just happen?

Yeah I think this is even better than 'Good Time', and I'll probably give it the full five stars on next watch.
It's interesting that the film begins inside Howard's body and ends there too. Not too sure what the meaning of that is but it's a pretty neat seal for a film as CHAOTIC as this.

Uncut Gems is anxiety inducing and intensely uncomfortable. An incredible performance by Adam Sandler and great direction put you squarely in the experience of a hustler on the brink of total failure. This film demands a second viewing to fully appreciate its greatness.

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

Those final 30 minutes are just a non-stop thrill ride. It makes you sweat, it makes you cheer for a guy you hated throughout the movie for his actions. It all comes to a happy end. You are relieved. He's done it. The rain has finally stopped. *BANG* and you are sitting there with your mouth open like what the hell happened? What an ending. Didn't see it coming this way at all.

Anyway Adam Sandler gives us his Magnum Opus here. He is fantastic. You start to wonder what people would think of him if he did more serious movies throughout his career. Alongside Sandler you have Kevin Garnett doing his job. The Weeknd showing up. An amazing soundtrack. A gritty 70's movie feel. Tension. And a fast paced movie. It didn't feel like 130 minutes at all.

If you haven't seen Uncut Gems yet because of what you feel about Adam Sandler maybe, give it a shot. You know it is worth it when there is a scene were he is sexting Julia Fox whilst being in a closet. Epic stuff.

This movie is a gut-wrenching, heart-pounding thrill ride from start to finish. I swear i probably wouldve had an anxiety attack if i watched this in theaters.

Adam Sandler at his best ...infact there is not a bad actor or scene in the whole movie...it grabs ya by the eyeballs an ya not look away..awesome ride....an yet i cant think why i not given it a ten...???

so i will change my score of 9 to a awesome 10...

i need to watch it again...but i need to come down first...totally unexpected...

I went into this with non existent expectations as I pretty much only found out about it when I went to watch it.

After the movie finished, I sat in my seat in silence, my heart pounding. Not for a while has a movie made me feel this way.

The film has great performances by all actors, some of the scenes are crafted beautifully and there is so much tension.

The movie feels all over the place at some times, however, given the situation our protagonist is in during these times, I think it was intentional and works wonders.

I'd highly recommend this film and would not be surprised if this received a few oscar wins.

Masterful tonal control in a hilariously anxious trip that is so unique to the Safdies.

_This is how I win._