Uncut Gems
Finally saw this on the big screen. Every bit as energetic as the first time. It reminds me of <PERSON> Magnolia in many ways. 410
Both films about morally questionable grimy people suspect to vices like lust (infidelity and deceit at both cores) and greed that drives them to hustle. A comparison made more interesting just due to the coincidence that both are released in years where they failed to garner Best Picture nods and where <PERSON> looks to be the winner (American Beauty then, 1917 now).
I suspect there will be some walking in expecting (and disappointed) by the fact that this isn't a <PERSON> low brow comedy (much like I imagine many were disappointed in 1999 walking into Magnolia or Eyes Wide Shut expecting <PERSON>). Nevertheless, Uncut Gems showcases a reinvention of an actor we have developed wide preconceived notions of and I hope that <PERSON> seeks out these challenges more, unlike his counterpart <PERSON> who more or less went the conservative route and has largely done things in his comfort zone (that to be fair he excels at) since Magnolia and Eyes Wide Shut.
Much like Magnolia, I think Uncut Gems only grows in broad stature as time goes on. The wide Netflix release internationally will help it find an audience that will appreciate it, especially if the <PERSON> develop a PTA level reputation or early career breakouts like <PERSON> go on to become stars.
Thus the Academy Awards missing out on Uncut Gems or the likes of The Farewell, Waves, <PERSON> for Director is not concerning because its the same group that missed on nominations for Eyes Wide Shut, Magnolia, The Matrix, Being John Malkovich (for Best Picture), etc in 1999. 378