Movie #1853 ........................."Uncut Gems"

Movie #1853 "Uncut Gems" --- THIS IS NOT A GEM AT ALL!  Don't believe the critics, this film is a mess ---- it's ugly, no one is redeemable, it meanders something AWFUL! and as far as "great acting" by Sandler , he is playing Al Pacino --- honest to goodness, he looks and acts like Al Pacino --- but Al Pacino was too smart to be in this part.  And don't be fooled --- these directors have a lot of learning to do to be getting any laudits for this film --- they have very little credited to them  ---- they haven't broken into the mainstream yet, and if this is their entrance, yikes!  I can't remember seeing a movie so bad that the critics liked so much, since "No Country for Old Men" --- when that won any awards, I took my oscar ballot and threw it out the door --- I will do the same with this one --- Seriously, John Q. Public will NOT like this movie !!!! so why not say that in their reviews? you can tell I am not the only one --- check out rotten tomatoes, and critics are giving it in the 90s , but audience is giving it in the 50s.  This film is all about betting -- and betting money you don't have because it depends on the bet you just made, over and over and over again, so anyone watching this (like his wife, etc.) gives up following and can't wait until it's over.  One saving grace!  Julia  Fox --- she enters as a "ditz"  but becomes  a chameleon who learns the ropes fast and is very loyal to the lead, Sandler.  She was the only one reason the film was worth watching for me --- I honestly looked at the people around me in the theatre for most of the film --- I give this a 2 (would be 1 if not for Julia)


"UNCUT GEMS"    2019    2 hours and 15 wasted minutes    rated R

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.

Directors:

 Benny Safdie, Josh Safdie

Writers:

 Ronald Bronstein, Josh Safdie  |

Stars:

 Adam Sandler, Julia Fox