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Originally Posted by Erick Estrada
I enjoyed Uncut Gems. Not sure why Sander did not get an Oscar nomination as IMO his acting in this is on the level as Phoenix. While I think Phoenix would be fully deserving of the Oscar for best actor that role wasn't much of a stretch for him as he's done this kind of character most of his career. When it comes to Sandler we are talking about a guy when you look at him you think of Opera Man, Cantina Boy or all the goofy characters played in his comedy movies and he did a masterful transformation to a hustler desperately trying to make that elusive big score.
Despite being over 2 hours the movie is very fast paced with a lot of edge of your seat scenes, a smidgen of indi-movie weirdness, and a fantastic cast. If you don't like Sandler I don't know if this will change your mind about him but if you like good movies I think it's worth a watch.
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I really enjoyed this. It’s only the second movie I’ve seen by the Safdie brothers, Good Time being the other. I found the style of both movies very similar very frenetic.