Have you seen Portrait of a Lady on Fire? One of the best movies of last year for sure, I'd love to hear your thoughts on it. It's currently on Hulu if you need a way to watch it.
On the floor next to the couch is by far the most underrated sitting location haha. No idea why but there's an extra level of happiness and good vibes down there.
I would compare this movie to watching somebody hang from a ledge for two hours until the end when they drop. A kaleidoscope of tension. Sandler has one of the more curious brands. He's perfectly happy making dumb comedies and then every few years he'll drop a great dramatic performance out of the blue. And he's totally unpretentious about it. He's not thirsty for award recognition. (*cough*Jim Carrey*cough*) Or he doesn't appear to be anyway. He's also got the reputation for being one of the nicest people in Hollywood. Just a guy happy to cash huge checks, give his friends work and hit the occasional indie role out of the park. I'll always root for him.
Would be very interesting to see what your take is on 'The Counselor' by Ridley Scott. The movie doesn't seem to have a lot of fans. It is disliked, presumably, because the screenplay doesn't take you by the hand and guide you through the movie. I am really curious about what your thoughts would be on this film. Anyways... just a recommendation.
Been waiting for this review for a while! You should do Good Time, as well - that one gets better each time I watch it, would be interested to hear your thoughts. I haven’t seen any of the Safdies earlier films like Heaven Knows What, but Good Time and Uncut Gems are master classes in stressful cinema.
Hi @Deepfocuslens, love your reviews - can I suggest you review the films of Maya Deren? She was an Avant-Garde filmmaker, obvious influence on Lynch, and all of her work is short-firm and available for free on RUclips. I'd love to hear your thoughts on her, thanks.
I’m starting to like this channel, it makes me feel like I’m in film school and you’re the teacher. Should I be taking notes? Is this going to be on the test?
I’m a fan of this genre and style. Love 70s film. I love this general premise: man of borderline ethics on the run to FIX the stuff he’s f’ed up and make that FINAL BIG SCORE, while the floor keeps falling away beneath him. BUT: I wanted more of a glimpse of the human. I wanted the film to have another gear. It was stuck in HIGH. Same with Good Time. In the end I felt I never got to know the protagonists. So, both movies that I should’ve liked but ultimately did not. Kinda of the opposite of your take.
Adam Sandler is actually a really good actor. He just has some of the worst career decision-making choices ever! Unfortunately, in my opinion, Uncut Gems is not his greatest performance ever. It's his third-best performance ever. That being The Meyerowitz Stories 2nd and Punch-Drunk Love at number one. P.S please do a review of Punch-Drunk Love! It is the perfect movie! That is all.
“…worst career decision-making choices ever!” Talk about an overstatement. Sandler’s career has progressed just fine. The fingerprint of his career is actually one to mimic, albeit the fact that there will never be another Sandler. He continues to be mostly adored.
It pretty interesting because watching Uncut Gems, I felt a lot like how you described Joker (2019) in your review. I don't really think it's bad, but it's also pretty on the nose and constantly hits the same note, which makes it kind of dull after a while ...
Thanks for reviewing this. It really is a very tense, and exciting film to watch. One of my favorites of 2019. I would love to hear you put together some film essays on some of your favorite movies. You're very articulate and passionate that it just seeps through the screen. Keep up the great work, and thank you.
Would've loved to have seen Brendan Fraser play Sandlers character. Sandler played it great. Character was a POS but because he's Adamn Samdler you like him and root for him. Imagine if it was Brendan Lol
I saw this film 7 times in theaters. I'm not the biggest Adam Sandler fan,but his performance blew me away. A lot of people found him too unlikable and annoying. I don't think a character has to be likable to be compelling. The film is very anxiety inducing. That was the point of characters screaming their dialogue over one another. It is a film that doesn't really let up. It's very well shot and edited. I can't wait to see what else the Safdie brothers make.
@deepfocuslens - o.k. Do you have any "smart friends"? If you do not, I don't envy you. All of my smart friends are not human, big surprise. You would benefit from the company of an African Gray Parrot, smarter than most humans. Now listen very carefully. Your inner life is a gazillion times more interesting than the "movies". DMT told you so. I have one human friend in Colorado. I step away step away from the microwave field. Your "real friends" may not be human, I'm not trying to scare you, I've many non-human friends who are a gazillion times smarter and funnier than people. Inner Life - hey, a Beatles song. Get an instrument and bloody play it - play it badly. Depression when transformed into music will break your heart. I cry every song I sing. Except the funny ones.
I liked the cold open, but as soon as Adam Sandler appeared, with the frenetic pacing and over the topic music, with characters talking over each other, I knew I was going to really hate the movie. A shame, because I loved Good Time
Anthony Martensen I was looking forward to the movie because of Adam Sandler, Uncut Gems was my most anticipated movie of last year. I just meant that I hated the movie 5 minute into it, when they first showed him and all the basketball players.. I don’t mind unlikable characters, but I thought Sandler’s performance was downright annoying.
Usually like your reviews but this one doesn't resonate with me. Seems your personal admiration for Safdie's growth makes you minimize the terrible plot and shallow one dim characters
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"like you are snorting the movie"
Fantastically articulated and how you build your points is great to see. Never change Maggie!
It's so odd seeing Maggie sat on the floor by a couch while talking about one of the most stressful and panic-inducing films of the century
@edward matsyshen I honestly prefer Good Time to Uncut Gems
Have you seen Portrait of a Lady on Fire? One of the best movies of last year for sure, I'd love to hear your thoughts on it. It's currently on Hulu if you need a way to watch it.
I was surprised how good Kevin Garnett was. Athletes acting usually come off as comical.
"...It's like snorting the movie." I gave you a like just for that line. XD
Get it? “Liiiiiiiine” ahahahahhahah
On the floor next to the couch is by far the most underrated sitting location haha. No idea why but there's an extra level of happiness and good vibes down there.
I would compare this movie to watching somebody hang from a ledge for two hours until the end when they drop. A kaleidoscope of tension. Sandler has one of the more curious brands. He's perfectly happy making dumb comedies and then every few years he'll drop a great dramatic performance out of the blue. And he's totally unpretentious about it. He's not thirsty for award recognition. (*cough*Jim Carrey*cough*) Or he doesn't appear to be anyway. He's also got the reputation for being one of the nicest people in Hollywood. Just a guy happy to cash huge checks, give his friends work and hit the occasional indie role out of the park. I'll always root for him.
Your reviews are so descriptive it makes me watch clips of the movie in question
Would be very interesting to see what your take is on 'The Counselor' by Ridley Scott.
The movie doesn't seem to have a lot of fans. It is disliked, presumably, because the screenplay doesn't take you by the hand and guide you through the movie.
I am really curious about what your thoughts would be on this film.
Anyways... just a recommendation.
Always such insightful reviews.Thanks for your thoughts, DFL.
Great review! Very well articulated as always.
Is it me or did the logistics half-broken doors in the jeweler shop feel like plot convenience?
Been waiting for this review for a while! You should do Good Time, as well - that one gets better each time I watch it, would be interested to hear your thoughts. I haven’t seen any of the Safdies earlier films like Heaven Knows What, but Good Time and Uncut Gems are master classes in stressful cinema.
Hi @Deepfocuslens, love your reviews - can I suggest you review the films of Maya Deren? She was an Avant-Garde filmmaker, obvious influence on Lynch, and all of her work is short-firm and available for free on RUclips. I'd love to hear your thoughts on her, thanks.
I’m starting to like this channel, it makes me feel like I’m in film school and you’re the teacher. Should I be taking notes? Is this going to be on the test?
which Italian neorealist director does this film's work most resemble? 500 word minimum. you have 15 minutes
@@gpdevotion that one dude who made the trilogoy
I’m a fan of this genre and style. Love 70s film. I love this general premise: man of borderline ethics on the run to FIX the stuff he’s f’ed up and make that FINAL BIG SCORE, while the floor keeps falling away beneath him. BUT: I wanted more of a glimpse of the human. I wanted the film to have another gear. It was stuck in HIGH. Same with Good Time. In the end I felt I never got to know the protagonists. So, both movies that I should’ve liked but ultimately did not. Kinda of the opposite of your take.
Adam Sandler is actually a really good actor. He just has some of the worst career decision-making choices ever! Unfortunately, in my opinion, Uncut Gems is not his greatest performance ever. It's his third-best performance ever. That being The Meyerowitz Stories 2nd and Punch-Drunk Love at number one.
P.S please do a review of Punch-Drunk Love! It is the perfect movie! That is all.
“…worst career decision-making choices ever!”
Talk about an overstatement. Sandler’s career has progressed just fine. The fingerprint of his career is actually one to mimic, albeit the fact that there will never be another Sandler. He continues to be mostly adored.
It pretty interesting because watching Uncut Gems, I felt a lot like how you described Joker (2019) in your review. I don't really think it's bad, but it's also pretty on the nose and constantly hits the same note, which makes it kind of dull after a while ...
comparing this movie to that mess? oof
It was probably my third favorite film of 2019.
Easily Adam Sandlers best film since Punch-Drunk Love.
Great review Maggie and take care and stay safe 👍🏻.
Best documentary I've watched in a while
Thanks for reviewing this. It really is a very tense, and exciting film to watch. One of my favorites of 2019.
I would love to hear you put together some film essays on some of your favorite movies. You're very articulate and passionate that it just seeps through the screen. Keep up the great work, and thank you.
Would've loved to have seen Brendan Fraser play Sandlers character. Sandler played it great. Character was a POS but because he's Adamn Samdler you like him and root for him. Imagine if it was Brendan Lol
I saw this film 7 times in theaters. I'm not the biggest Adam Sandler fan,but his performance blew me away. A lot of people found him too unlikable and annoying. I don't think a character has to be likable to be compelling. The film is very anxiety inducing. That was the point of characters screaming their dialogue over one another. It is a film that doesn't really let up. It's very well shot and edited. I can't wait to see what else the Safdie brothers make.
Do you do short Snapchat reviews ?
Can u review Wong kar wai films
Siddhartha Madduri THIS
this one and "Reign Over Me" are my fav adam movies !!
everyone was like gollum... MYYYYY precioouusssssssss gemstonee
Maggie = comforting
Hey just a general question, what do you do on a normal day when you do not review movies? Like do u work some place else?
aaah... uncut gems
anxiety - the movie
So what addictions have you struggled with? I really wish you would talk about them in detail.
@deepfocuslens - o.k. Do you have any "smart friends"? If you do not, I don't envy you. All of my smart friends are not human, big surprise. You would benefit from the company of an African Gray Parrot, smarter than most humans. Now listen very carefully. Your inner life is a gazillion times more interesting than the "movies". DMT told you so. I have one human friend in Colorado. I step away step away from the microwave field. Your "real friends" may not be human, I'm not trying to scare you, I've many non-human friends who are a gazillion times smarter and funnier than people. Inner Life - hey, a Beatles song. Get an instrument and bloody play it - play it badly. Depression when transformed into music will break your heart. I cry every song I sing. Except the funny ones.
This was one of the most stressful movies I have ever seen. Still feel best Adam Sandler movie was The Wedding Singer
It’s the Gambler which was already remade by Marky Mark.
really reminded me of Abel Ferrara’s Bad Lieutenant in many ways
You say it's not your type of film, what do you mean by that? What type of film is it?
this film was like sticking a finger in an electric socket.
I'm still pissed that The Academy snubbed Adam Sandler for this film. Uncut Gems was Adam Sandler's masterpiece he has ever starred in.
@Φ I personally think that's his best performance
I think his performance made a lot of acadamy members uncomfortable which is possibly why he was snubbed.
one of the most stressful movies ive watched in years
review jojo rabbit?
I hated "Uncut Gems." To be fair though, I did like the ending.
Can I take a quick guess about your thoughts on the movie. You hated the character and thought he was annoying and was happy to see him die
I gotta get one of those gems, unsure if they're real
This was suuuuch a good one
Hot take.
Are your reviews scripted ?
I liked the cold open, but as soon as Adam Sandler appeared, with the frenetic pacing and over the topic music, with characters talking over each other, I knew I was going to really hate the movie. A shame, because I loved Good Time
"As soon as adam sandler appeared" did you not see the poster?
Anthony Martensen I was looking forward to the movie because of Adam Sandler, Uncut Gems was my most anticipated movie of last year. I just meant that I hated the movie 5 minute into it, when they first showed him and all the basketball players.. I don’t mind unlikable characters, but I thought Sandler’s performance was downright annoying.
@@123rockfan ah ok. I actually agree
For what it’s worth, I hated it and found it annoying on my first viewing as well…then loved it when I watched it again a few months later.
"Uncut Gems" comes across as trying really hard to be a low-quality, French action-melodrama, like another attempt at French new wave!
You were 3 months late
I remember seeing this movie with a bunch of squares in the audience who came into it expecting a 50 first dates
Usually like your reviews but this one doesn't resonate with me. Seems your personal admiration for Safdie's growth makes you minimize the terrible plot and shallow one dim characters
You are so pretty girl .I like you so much !!!