It’s borderline surprising that there aren’t more reports of frailer moviegoers experiencing coronary episodes as a result of watching Josh and Benny Safdie’s Uncut Gems.
And if you think you can take it, you can follow up your viewing with a screening of the Safdie brothers’ incredible Good Time, which is also available on Netflix.
There are moments that make you want to scream in pain, frustration and joy, and the whole thing is just pure cinematic bliss.
Not only is it heart attack-worthy to see Adam Sandler deliver such excellent work, but the film basically operates by stacking precarious situation on precarious situation, and then playing a game of Jenga.