Uncut Gems
2019Benny Safdie, Josh Safdie136 min
Verdict: Cinema
- Dialogue sits under the mix
- The score does the plotting
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.
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- A wide image, with more letterboxing on a 16:9 screen.