Adam Sandler, despite being one of the most-loved comedic actors in Hollywood, isn’t known for starring in the most critically acclaimed of films. Harsh, we know. But it’s true.
As much as we love him, we’ve got to admit, his films are often more on the chick-flick comedy side of the movie spectrum, and don’t tend to fare too well on cynical movie rating websites. Until Uncut Gems, that was.
But now Sandler has hit headlines for another reason – and the internet doesn’t know what to think!
And it’s needless to say, he has become one of our country’s most recognizable and well-loved comedic actors.
Sandler found his fame after becoming a Saturday Night Live cast member.
After dabbling in stand-up comedy for a couple of years, Sandler became an instant hit when he became a regular addition to Saturday Night Live.
As his most recent movie, Uncut Gems, has truly been turning the heads of film buffs. Keep scrolling for the trailer.
No easy feat, to say the least.
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Uncut Gems is an electrifying new crime thriller created by the acclaimed filmmakers, Josh and Benny Safdie.
Uncut Gems sounds a lot darker than Sandler’s usual type of movie.
The synopsis reads: “Howard Ratner (Adam Sandler), is a charismatic New York City jeweler always on the lookout for the next big score. When he 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.”
Variety critic, Peter Debruge, said in his write-up: “Uncut Gems feels like being locked inside the pinwheeling brain of a lunatic for more than two hours – and guess what: It’s a gas!”
As Eric Kohn from Indiewire noted, writing: “Uncut Gems won’t sit well with anyone who prefers protagonists easy to like or stories with a clear moral compass.”
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“But there’s a genuine subversive glee involved in following Howard through his inane quest for all the money he can score, and watching him set himself up for failure with such conviction the whole way through.”
In Rotten Tomatoes’ “Ridiculously Early Oscar Predictions” list, Sadler has made the list to be a potential Oscar winner for the “Best Actor” award, with them stating: “He is beloved by many, but he has not been much of critical darling, especially lately. That being said, when Sandler teams up with indie directors, good things happen.”
But of course, the flick was ultimately snubbed this year.
He was spotted out and about buying tampons.
Waving ’em loud and proud.