DONT BE A HARD ROCK WHEN YOU REALLY ARE A GEM ADAM SANDLER | UNCUT GEMS REVIEW Thursday 19 December, 2019
When you think of an Adam Sandler film you think of comedy right? Well this holiday season you are going to see him in a way you haven’t seen him on screen before. He has a new movie, Uncut Gems, in which you will get a more serious role and setting from our legendary comedic actor. I am a huge Adam Sandler fan and I got a chance to do a screening in Atlanta to get a first look of his groundbreaking alternative role.
Synopsis
From acclaimed filmmakers Josh and Benny Safdie comes an electrifying crime thriller about Howard Ratner (Adam Sandler), a charismatic New York City jeweler always on the lookout for the next big score. When he 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.
Trailer
After the screening, Josh and Benny Safdie got on stage and Facetimed Adam Sandler to us! I wish he could of been there in person but I love him so the digital representation was fine! I appreciate it and he really was excited that we got to review the film of his newest work of art. Adam Sandler is definitely an uncut gem!
My Synopsis:
High Anxiety Alert. Seriously this movie is intense. The total opposite of what you would expect from Adam Sandler. We are used to silly laughter and light-heartedness. No in this movie. Adam Sandler totally went left field in his role as Howie the New York Jewish Jeweler. Now Howie still has a little bit of that charm that Sandler has in his role. You will get a little bit of laughter out of his character, but more annoyance more than anything.
He does stuff in this film that makes you want to slap him through the screen, mostly gambling related. This man has a serious gambling problem. The highlight of this movie is revolving around a crystal. Yes you heard me a crystal. Now I am a crystal girl so now I am intrigued. This movie actually has a powerful message about crystals if you are open to it, if you are not you are going to just see this as a gambling heist. Also just fyi: This era takes place in the early 2010s so we got celebrity appearances from singer The Weeknd, Trinidad James and NBA star Kevin Garnett. You will also hear a lot of 2010s early hip hop music which was kind of cool as this decade is ending. You can really get a feel of that era just by music.
I will say this movie is very intense emotionally, and as an empath I was having a fit on all of these decisions Howie was making. The ending was a shockers…it really went there. I will say it links back to a gem in a metaphysical sense so on that end I got the movie. I will watch it again to get another perspective, but I will say overall this is a great film that Adam has done to show his acting range!
After the screening, there was a fun afterparty in celebration of the film at the W Hotel.
After the movie screening, there was a fun after party for the film. You know as I sat in this chair the movie ending clicked to me…without ruining it reminded me of a Lauryn Hill song lyric. “Don’t Be a Hard Rock When You Really Are a Gem,” Lauryn Hill ‘Doo Wop’ (1998). That lyric sums up the movie.
Myself and media friend Joel of (JoelBlaize.com)
1/2 of the Safdie brothers; Benny Safdie director of UnCut Gems
1/2 of the Safdie brothers; Josh Safdie director of UnCut Gems
Uncut Gems in theaters December 25th. #UnCutGems
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This will be interesting seeing Adam Sandler setting a different tone for this role in this movie. I normally see him joking, laughing, and just being bubbly. This definitely will be interesting. Great post!
Great review! Def NOT what I expected from Sandler. It’ll be interesting to see more of the directorial choices that brothers make. Looking forward to seeing the film!
Critics and fans are saying this is one of Adam Sandler’s best movies yet. I cannot wait to see it. I am excited to see him do something different than his normal goofy comedies.
I haven’t watched this movie yet but I do love Adam Sandler. It seems like a great movie, I am hearing great things and now I am intrigued. I need to get to it soon.
I can’t wait to see this movie!!! Not all of Adam Sandler movies as of late have been that good, but overall I am a big fan of his, and definitely want to see how he does in this kind of movie.
I had no idea Adam Sandler had a new movie. I know everyone thinks of him as a goofy comic but he was really good in Reign Over Me. I will definitely see this.
I need to watch this movie. I absolutely love him and his movies. I believe that every movie that he does has a powerful message. I will enjoy it for sure!
I wasn’t a big fan of Adam’s movies from the late 90s and early 00s as they were crude and really bizzard for my taste buds. But, I am really to watch this new movie as something totally different.
After the screening, Josh and Benny Safdie got on stage and Facetimed Adam Sandler to us! I wish he could of been there in person but I love him so the digital representation was fine! I appreciate it and he really was excited that we got to review the film of his newest work of art. Adam Sandler is definitely an uncut gem!
After the movie screening, there was a fun after party for the film. You know as I sat in this chair the movie ending clicked to me…without ruining it reminded me of a Lauryn Hill song lyric. “Don’t Be a Hard Rock When You Really Are a Gem,” Lauryn Hill ‘Doo Wop’ (1998). That lyric sums up the movie.
How cool. I have always loved Adam Sandler and will probably enjoy this.
This will be interesting seeing Adam Sandler setting a different tone for this role in this movie. I normally see him joking, laughing, and just being bubbly. This definitely will be interesting. Great post!
I never expected such an interesting job from this artist. Wow!
Wow! I never heard of this move before. Sounds interesting though!
Wow, I’ll have to see this! I’ve always enjoyed Adam Sandler.
I was literally just reading about this. I’ll have to check it out. Thanks so much for sharing this with us!
How have I not even heard about this movie?
Hihi….now, I really want to see how annoying Adam was in this movie! He usually makes me laugh.
Great review! Def NOT what I expected from Sandler. It’ll be interesting to see more of the directorial choices that brothers make. Looking forward to seeing the film!
No way Adam sandler! Love this review.
I’m so used to seeing Adam in comedies. I can’t wait to see another side of his acting. I watched the trailer and it looks awesome.
Critics and fans are saying this is one of Adam Sandler’s best movies yet. I cannot wait to see it. I am excited to see him do something different than his normal goofy comedies.
I haven’t watched this movie yet but I do love Adam Sandler. It seems like a great movie, I am hearing great things and now I am intrigued. I need to get to it soon.
I can’t wait to see this movie!!! Not all of Adam Sandler movies as of late have been that good, but overall I am a big fan of his, and definitely want to see how he does in this kind of movie.
Haven’t heard of this movie but now I want to go watch it! Thanks for sharing this great review.
I had no idea Adam Sandler had a new movie. I know everyone thinks of him as a goofy comic but he was really good in Reign Over Me. I will definitely see this.
What?!!!! This is so different for Adam Sandler, but I’m a huge fan, so definitely will have to check this one out! Thanks for sharing!
I haven’t heard of this before but it sounds like it could be interesting! I will check this out.
An INTENSE Adam Sandler movie?!?! Say what? I am all kinds of intrigued because I am just so used to him being quirky and funny!
I have never heard of it before. Thank you for sharing x
i really like that quote/title. i have never heard of this before but you might have just tempted me to check it out 🙂
I am a huge fan of Adam Sandler. I look forward to seeing this movie.
I’ve heard mixed reviews about this, but I’m always willing to give anything with Adam Sandler in it a try.
I need to watch this movie. I absolutely love him and his movies. I believe that every movie that he does has a powerful message. I will enjoy it for sure!
He is so talented and funny! I look forward to seeing this.
i will def have to check this out. i mean who doesn’t love adam!
This is so neat, I have never heard of this before!!
I want to check out this movie. Thanks for the review.
I’ve seen quite a few Adam Sandler films and this will be quite a change. I’ll definitely give it a go.
He is sooooo good!!! I would love to check this out, he is awesome.
I wasn’t a big fan of Adam’s movies from the late 90s and early 00s as they were crude and really bizzard for my taste buds. But, I am really to watch this new movie as something totally different.
Wow, this sounds really interesting. I’ve never seen Adam Sandler this way and I’m intrigued.
Sounds like a great movie. Can’t wait to see it.
Adam Sandler fan here too, my whole family actually. It will be intriguing to see him in a new light. Thanks.
He is the best, love his movies. Can’t wait to see this one !!
Ben Safdie looks familiar to me. This looks like it will be a good movie too
love his movies. Can’t wait to watch his movie.
Thanks for the quick review.
This sounds like a good movie. First time I am hearing of it. Adam Sandler is a great actor.
This sounds like it would be exciting to watch. I love Adam Sandler movies
Saw the trailer at the movies. It piqued my interest. Your review makes really want to go see it now!
I can’t wait to see this movie! I’m an Adam Sandler fan! He is amazing!