So I finally got around to watching this movie with all the hype and awards, and now I just feel irritated and like I need a Xanax. I get that it is supposed to show the dangers of gambling addiction and the desperation it can cause, so maybe the movie is supposed to leave you feeling depressed. But I'm more mad that I just spent over 2 hours watching characters I hated make one bad decision after another, only to get a terrible ending. I can watch some very difficult and unsettling movies and actually feel a meaningful sense of despair and contemplation afterward, but this one just left me feeling like I developed an ulcer during it's runtime. Props to Adam Sandler for doing well in a more serious role I guess (by doing well I mean making me hate his character). I've been sitting here trying to think of something good to say about the movie, but other than the acting, I'm really struggling. Other movies that are rough to watch and have difficult endings (e.g., Requiem for a Dream, American History X, etc.) at least leave you feeling broken in a meaningful way. This one just made me pissed.