“Holy shit, I’m gonna cum,” says a nearly drooling Howard, fawning for the first time over the propulsive wonder that is the uncut gem – an Ethiopian black opal that yields prosperity and death in shocking fashion in 2012 Manhattan. Using color theory, I’ll unpack five shots that showcase the Safdies and DP Darius Khondji‘s use of color to create tonal and thematic consistency, draw out emotional upheaval, and keep us thoroughly immersed in the interior and exterior worlds of the film. until the shot(s) in question achieves a certain color scheme or palette.įrom the kaleidoscopic opening crawl to the heart of the club to the Diamond District, there is a kinetic energy to the color of Uncut Gems, as if it’s been zapped into existence. Holistic directors like the Safdie brothers toil over color choices with production designers, art directors, costume designers, cinematographers, etc. Color is a prevalent aspect of filmmaking for which decisions must be made for every costume, prop, wallpaper, accessory, you name it. Uncut Gemsis a visual feast, a masterclass in the art of color composition. For his fourth entry, he digs into the Safdie brothers’ Uncut Gems. On second thought, maybe Howard, the man who is gambling money on credit, putting his family in danger, and screwing over his brother-in-law, might be the antagonist.In our Color Code column, Luke Hicks chooses a handful of shots from a favorite film in order to draw out the meaning behind certain colors and how they play into both the scene and the film as a whole. So not only does Howard owe money to a bookie, he owes money to his brother-in-law. So how does he want to repay this man? Well, he plans on placing some more bets, that’s how!Just to complicate matters, Arno is Howard's brother-in-law. Howard, who, just to reiterate owns a jewelry store in New York City, a business that has afforded his family a very nice home, afforded him a luxury apartment as a getaway from his wife, and has afforded many other luxuries in life. He’s a loan shark that Howard owes money to. If there absolutely has to be an antagonist, it’s Arno, played by Eric Bogosian. But, you know, I didn’t have a gambling problem. In the film, the couple argue over what to put on the television in such a convincing way, I was transported back in time to every one of my past failed relationships. Why wouldn’t she? He’s cheating on her and has a dangerous gambling problem.Īs someone who has not seen much of Menzel’s acting, this role gave her a lot of credit as a performer beyond just that of someone fit for a role in a musical. Instead, she plays a spurned wife with a resolve of steel. To the viewer’s dismay or possible relief, she does not sing in Uncut Gems. Starring as Howard’s wife Dinah is Idina Menzel of Frozen fame. His no angry, gritty New York personality shines through the cold, fiending eyes of Howard in every scene. He’s able to perfectly exemplify the fast paced, but sharp witted Jewel dealer so well. Spoiler: he does some extremely stupid stuff.Īdam Sandler is the perfect actor for Howard. Howard is severely in debt to many bookies around New York, and may be on the verge of getting himself back into the black if he doesn’t do anything stupid. The film stars Adam Sandler as Howard Ratner, a selfish jeweler and gambling addict. The film isn’t just kind of good for involving Adam Sandler. The folks who say this film is overrated clearly don’t give enough credit to anyone involved. All kidding aside, Uncut Gems is an anxiety riddled masterpiece that has garnered much well deserved critical acclaim. While it may be hard to stack up to the likes of Jack and Jill, Uncut Gems does that and then some. Uncut Gems is one of Adam Sandler's best movies, by far.
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