The Thoughts of a Frumpy Professor

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Wednesday, January 15, 2020

Movie Review



I do not often do reviews of films here, but the dichotomy makes me have to mention this film:

Uncut Gems

The basic synopsis given for this movie is:  A charismatic jeweler makes a high-stakes bet that could lead to the windfall of a lifetime. In a precarious high-wire act, he must balance business, family and adversaries on all sides in pursuit of the ultimate win.

It is supposedly a monumental work for Adam Sandler in a dramatic role.  

Rotten Tomatoes (a website that aggregates critics reviews and scores) gave a 92+ positive review (very, very strong showing for any film)

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My wife and I went to this film hoping for a surprise "gem" of a film.  For us, it was one of the worst films we have ever watched.  We both admit that Adam Sandler was impressive in an actual dramatic role.  But, the film was 100% non-stop violence, agitation, truly non-stop cursing, violence (did I say violence), and horror.

We did stay through the whole film (we now regret that) because every so often, there was a miniscule glimmer that things perhaps would turn around..... only we were deceived each time and the film became even more violent, more aggitating, included even more rapid fire cursing, and even more viloence (did I say violence), and horror.

It was truly not the film for us.  It left us both feeling exhausted, left us both feeling "unclean" and left us both wanting to take a nap.

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We usually can pick pretty well in regards to films we enjoy through a bit of exploration about what the film entails.  But... in this case.... all of the background we were able to find lead us astray.   It was (for us.... others must truly love it) the worst film I believe we have ever seen.  I regret wasting my time and energy viewing this film. 

PipeTobacco

4 Comments:

Blogger Ol'Buzzard said...

I have never cared for Adam Sandler.

I don't mind adult content, provided that it is not the core reason for the movie, in place of plot and acting.

Usually cursing and violence is used to cover the lack of a good story.

the Ol'Buzzard

Thursday, 16 January, 2020  
Blogger PipeTobacco said...

I don’t mind adult content either.... but adult content just to be graphic and cursing to such an extent that it obscures story and dialogue..... leaves me tired and annoyed. Sandler is not a big draw for me either.... but it was surprising how adept he did turn out to be in a non-comedic role.

Saturday, 18 January, 2020  
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