Jim Pagiamtzis review
In a terrific performance Adam Sandler plays Howard Ratner a charismatic jeweler and addictive gambler who finds a rare opal that he then tries to parlay in a huge money windfall. He plan is to sell it at auction but that plan goes haywire when Kevin Garnett NBA basketball player wants it because he believes it give him power.
What follow is a high speed dramatic chase of drama with all sorts of characters that leads to twist and turns that has you asking how can things go so wrong!
The supporting cast is also awesome Dinah (Indina Menzel) is Howard wife who has her own reasons in dealing with him. His other lover Julia (Julia Fox) is thrown into the mix in dealing with personal life and then gambling habit.
Special mention to Phil ( LaKeith Stanfield who served as go between with Kevin Garnett during the entire sage. Kevin Garnett was also spectacular and extremely focused on his role playing himself and showing a serious and funny side.
Bennie and Josh Safdie have written a terrific script that was brought to life by amazing and talent actors
The only thing I didn't like there was too much overlapping musc throughout the film.
9 out of 10 stars
Movie Plot:
A charismatic jeweler makes a high-stakes bet that could lead to the windfall of a lifetime. In a precarious high-wire act, he must balance business, family and adversaries on all sides in pursuit of the ultimate win. IMDb learn more
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