Uncut Gems, directed by brothers Josh and Benny Safdie, is a rollercoaster ride which grabs the audience on a memorable chaotic voyage.
The film is a change of pace for Adam Sandler. Known more so for his comedic prowess spanning multiple decades, Sandler plays a loud mouth jeweler living on the edge as a gambling addict. Sandler’s character, Howard Ratner, is joined on the big screen by Kevin Garnett who makes his acting debut in grand fashion. With the movie taking place in 2012, Kevin Garnett plays the role as himself still playing in the NBA.
From acclaimed filmmakers Josh and Benny Safdie comes an electrifying crime thriller about Howard Ratner (Adam Sandler), 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.
The movie has made an indelible mark on audiences and has been nominated for 3 Gotham Awards. BSO sat down exclusively with stars Adam Sandler and Kevin Garnett to discuss several topics including KG’s acting debut and Adam Sandler’s thoughts on possibly landing his first Oscar nomination. Uncut Gems releases in theaters on Christmas day.