Uncut Gems EXPLAINED: Chance, Chaos and Randomness (Ending, Symbolism and Character Themes)

[@janisBFF]

This movie is the epitome of being on the “edge of your seat” I had to remind myself to breath a few times.

[@TheMisfitPond]

Anxiety attack: the movie

[@batman252387]

I forgot to breathe during it

[@rydellgarcia]

this movie was complete shit compared to "PARASITE".. it's just meh.. i mean props to Adam's acting tho. But really nothing more of a special about this movie. pfft

[@sleighcake]

i had to put on something lighthearted to make me forget about what i just watched 😭

[@jaxongraysen2992]

Pro trick : watch movies at flixzone. Been using it for watching loads of movies lately.

[@linkinparkrulz2275]

What I take from the ending is that he, like many people who get addicted to the thrill, lost sight of what was really going on. The establishing shot with his colon at first seems ridiculous and arbitrary, but in the grand scheme of the film we see that he's desperately concerned about his mortality, and got a colonoscopy because his father died of colon cancer. Like any adrenaline junkie, he's managed to completely dissociate this threat from his sense of being, even as he dies and we see the bone sticking out of his flesh not unlike the bone in the intro sequence of the movie from the mining injury. To me it still seems as though Sandler's character has won at the end because he did win his bet. His discussion with the basketball player at the end foreshadows it. It's not about the material pleasure of having the money, his ego is tied to the notion of winning, so he lives and dies for it.

[@linkinparkrulz2275]

@David R you see a bone at the end, a little white bit in the bloody hole

[@davidm410]

Thanks for this comment g 😎

[@TheSushiandme]

Adam's character made me angry and irritated because my brother was like his character. Still to this day my brother still hasn't paid me back...

[@rsfilmdiscussionchannel4168]

Sorry about that.

[@itsmiguelromero]

TheSushiandme Just show him the movie if he hasn’t paid you yet :P

[@thedavidjscott_]

Just don’t shoot him in the face, please.

[@Muttboytrill420]

TheSushiandme get a couple of big tuff men to get that money back for you for a price of course

[@aronrosas4191]

The people who say they got anxiety from this movie are people like your brother... I have one like Howard as well

[@MeloMVP100]

This movie was crazy , I have never seen another movie like this at all. Unforgettable!

[@TheMisfitPond]

Very much agree!!

[@GeebleTron]

Very much reminded me of No Country for Old Men. The movie sets up devices and logic only to tear them down and say “nothing matters the world is naturally chaotic”. Fucking awesome movie.

[@BlyGuy]

@@GeebleTron except No Country was universally regarded as a great film by audiences and critics alike, whereas this has completely polarized audiences where half thought it was good to great and the other half walked out of the theater. I think I might have semi liked it, were it not for that horrible score. Took me right out of the movie in the first 10 min

[@MeloMVP100]

John Douglas LaBerge in theme. But style wise this movie is a lot more fast paced and in my opinion causes more anxiety. Both great movies

[@julienalexandre12]

Watch Good Time!!! It’s from the same directors

[@B3ASTBOi_]

This movie gave me anxiety

[@brandonbloomer6499]

B3ASTBOi big time

[@xExile7]

Punch drunk love did the same to me

[@chrisr10cr]

My hand were sweating

[@Iexrzq]

Exile me too and I love it it’s my favorite movie

[@aronrosas4191]

That's because you saw yourself in Howard, and may have learned some new tricks...

[@salvadorvega9834]

Thinking that there is more to the opal than just randomness. During a fractal zoom you can see imagery being flashed from hundreds of years ago. It took the opal millions of years to end up in Howards hands just to be his demise.

[@TheMisfitPond]

Well tbf, I didn’t say it just represented randomness. I said that it represents the beauty of the untampered results of natural chaos. I think the imagery has something to do with the ancient age of the stone and the supernatural wisdom we bestow on ancient objects

[@salvadorvega9834]

The Misfit Pond agreed. I’m about to go watch it again but this time, stoned out of my mind. I’ll report back with my findings.

[@TheMisfitPond]

salvador vega haha you’ve got the right idea

[@mikebasketball11]

@@salvadorvega9834 Desperate to hear your research sir :) How'd the stoned rewatch go?

[@Jdasnake]

I feel like crying after that suprise ending

[@BMC06]

Jdasnake03 it was expected

[@Jdasnake]

@@BMC06 not for me

[@PalmTree26]

Surprise? It was 100% obvious he was going to die

[@Jdasnake]

@@PalmTree26 not for me cuz I was hoping he would survive

[@Jdasnake]

@@PalmTree26 even if he was bad in his own way

[@batman252387]

This film gave me a claustrophobic feeling just watching all of them talk at the same time

[@josesuarez2737]

I just realized that the start of the film. He was in the doctors office getting checked up. Later in the film the doctor calls to tell him he's fine. I feel as if that was an underlying message that his death was going to happen in the film and it was going to be something else besides his health. Sadly he got killed. I just realized that.

[@TheMisfitPond]

Great insight on that. I also think it was a way for the filmmakers to subvert the audiences expectation as well. Cause most films would have the main character end up being diagnosed with cancer to add drama and hopelessness within the character and story. But here it kinda flips that on its head while also contributing itself to the themes of chance and odds.

[@xaviiiiv]

It shows how he values money and the trill more than his health, his good health condition wasnt good enough

[@soulfulspec]

I think it was also to make the audience feel even a little more unsure and uneasy about his demise. Becusse if his second dr had delivered his diagnosis, the audience would have justified the death in their minds by saying he was gonna die miserably of cancer anyway so this is betrer". But by alluding that he is fine, the movie creates even more elements for cognitive dissonance in its audience.

[@yourhuckleberry1887]

I know this comment is like 4 months late, but I just love watching this movie with other people and seeing their reactions. When I watched it with my cousins and the scene where Howard was shot, I loved seeing their jaws drop because that was mine when I first saw it. I love this film

[@Seeattle]

I think it’s certainly about his gambling addiction, but it seems more like Howard is running to repay all the people he’s pissed off, and I was never sure throughout the movie whether he had confidence in his gambling, or if he was just addicted to the euphoria of winning, and putting up a front as though he has control, hoping that he will finally win big

[@Chicago48]

Good analysis. Was he addicted to the euphoria? Good question.

[@drdoomsday06]

That and maybe he was always chasing the big score that would pay everyone off. When you accumulate that many debts, he's chasing the white whale of "The Big One."

[@minutemanual]

Thats exactly it. Any pathological gambler will tell you its not about the money anymore. Hence pathological. He woulda took that 1mill+ that he won and slapped it on more bets before paying everyone off. Juggling the stress to hit an even bigger win

[@thegoose7870]

Not to many people on KZbin talk about existentialism in film or media like this. Great movie I'll subscribe for more like this

[@TheMisfitPond]

Thank you so much! Feel free to check out many other analysis videos that discuss similar themes regarding existentialism, philosophy, religion, etc.

[@lauraboin6284]

What I got from this, besides anxiety, you could see Howard is any man with an addiction. He is a husband and father that ruins his own life. He rolls out the garbage, go to school plays, go to passover meals, like our father, husband, brother, uncle, he could be that person. His gambling addiction was going to be the end of him whether it was this chapter or next. We root for him to win big so he could stop but it would have never. He will just go to the next bet. That's how he ended up with so much debt in the first place.

[@NateGH36O]

I never thought of him “getting high” off of gambling other peoples’ money, I just saw him getting off on it, but you’re totally right. He wasn’t just addicted to gambling, he was addicted to the surge of endorphins he gets living that lifestyle.

[@TheMisfitPond]

Absolutely agree! That’s why later on in the video I threw in that he has a “borderline orgasmic reaction to winning”. So i 100% agree. Great observation of his character

[@Chvse4U]

Getting high off of it and getting off on it are literally the same thing. The video creator is a class act.

[@sweawesome5136]

This movie was very stressful and had a very tense tone, it was almost as if we were experiencing what Howard was going through, and despite dying, seeing a smile on his face does an excellent job into fitting into the narrative of the story, “This is how I win”

[@sweawesome5136]

Even after all that perpetual unfulfillment he achieved a state of tranquility and proved them wrong

[@sweawesome5136]

Despite dying

[@IndigobluBeauty]

He thrived off chaos...the last movie I saw before this was Parasite and I think they actually make good companion films (Uncut Gems and Parasite).

[@mattdonahue1030]

How about the zoom in after Howard dies? Like he told KG when describing the opal that there are 2 kinds, red opals (which aren’t worth shit) and black opals. Once we see Howard lying on the ground the camera zooms into blood that looks similar to a gem. In my opinion that is saying that now Howard isn’t worth anything because he is dead.

[@juptej]

i took that to be a representation of the blood money that these gems are. at the end of the day, despite how much beauty or money you attach to them, it's really worth blood, it's lives that are being lost.

[@gordongrant444]

Or alluding to the idea that now Howard has been "cut" and is as expansive and beautiful as the cosmos Itself.

[@gundabalf]

what a stupid take

[@TKMacsta]

@@gundabalf your opinion my dude

[@megamoviez]

I also found a theme at the very beginning. I know it’s weird but I think why they show us the colonoscopy at the beginning is to metaphorically tell us Howards life is shit.

[@TheMisfitPond]

Hahaha could be lol or that he’s always talking out his ass

[@I-speak-U-shut-it]

Love the foreshadowing!

[@hamedmanoochehri5136]

I'm just here to say Merry Christmas to the Misfit team and all the dudes and dudettes who love this channel. I'll come back here whenever I saw Uncut Gems.

[@TheMisfitPond]

Thanks dude!! Merry Christmas to you to my good man!! I hope everything isn’t too rough over there. Can’t wait to hear your thoughts on uncut gems !

[@hamedmanoochehri5136]

@@TheMisfitPond All is good here and it'll be better as soon as some Russian hackers upload a pirated version of uncut gems.

[@Wolfen443]

That stone was cursed for him, amazing film and performances specially by Adam. Chaos, randomness, and cruel irony are represented by the stone and it affects him and others.

[@CarlieMae]

I saw this movie a few hours ago and I was so impressed by everything. Sandler’s performance was just amazing and honestly like nothing I’d really seen from him before. Fox was perfect I’m her role and seemed very experienced for a newbie to film. The anxiety and race to the next solution only to cause another problem kept me on the edge of my seat. I really agree with your theories and thoughts regarding the consequences of Howard’s actions within the universe.

[@jesusperez7108]

A truly great analysis for a truly great film. I have seen Uncut Gems twice, and cannot wait to see it again.

[@TheMisfitPond]

Thanks Perry! I appreciate you watching the analysis! And re watching uncut gems !

[@knurdyob]

Personally I think that although the film is definitely about chaos and chance, the most important reason for using the gem in the story thematically is because it is just like the main character. Like is mentioned in this video, people find them and mold them into what they want them to look like, howard is an uncut gem, no matter how much the universe tries to mold him into something different, he is always going to be a romantic, no matter how much things around him tell him to stop, that it's impossible to come out on top, he's always going to stick to his unhealthy belief that he can best the odds and keep on doing what he has been doing his whole life. This analogy that howard is the uncut gem is further emphasized by how the film goes into the black opel at the start of the film, and then seamlessly transitions to being inside the main character. At the end once again the camera goes into howard himself, and we see the universe, just like he said to kevin garnett about the black opels: "This is so old people say you can see the whole universe when you look into them" something along those lines. At its core, the film is about being a hopeless romantic, as the directors themselves described the character in interviews.

[@TheMisfitPond]

Very thoughtful take! Thanks for sharing it with me! Makes interpretative sense lol

[@knurdyob]

@@TheMisfitPond Actually I just watched a video of the directors and adam sandler talking about one of the scenes and they talk abit about the symbolism and meaning of the black opal, they say that howard is the gem because its something that's perceived as having no value at first, but you'll see it if you dive deeper into it (in case of the black opal when they are "cut") so howard is like an uncut gem the whole film and perceived as a crazy impulsive man until the end when his actions are weirdly validated by his victory. anyway I feel both of our takes on it still make sense though and are valid analogies of the film

[@rarrirooster15]

Woah so simultaneously from the start of the movie to the end . The audience was literally looking at or inside of a UNCUT GEM aka*HOWARDS LIFE/UNIVERSE* 🤯

[@CrazyThouu12]

i see people saying they hate the movie because he died..lol i dont think thats a real reason to hate the movie.. thats what makes the movie

[@Verdugothewatcher]

Great analysis! I definitely agree with your points. Here's a comment I posted on another video fresh off of seeing the movie: "Anybody else think Kevin Garnett's last name is strangely perfect for this movie? A garnet is a deep red precious stone: symbolic of this film's marriage of violence and greed. Howard wants Kevin to be just like him so bad: to think that his addiction is really any more the same as not settling for less than Garnett playing his best in game 7 when it's really an unquenchable, incalculable existential void -- the unattainable perfect win. A garnet is much like what Howard's fatal wound at the end of the film ends up looking like: a red precious gem. To me the film plays around with cosmic bullshit and coincidence: luck and circumstance and the chaos of existence as the only true governing force in Howard's life, everything else amounting to hollow shells. The end of the film cements his irredeemable essence: it was never about paying a debt, but sending a message. It's a Death of a Salesman-like spirit: we see a character condemned to death, a failed afterimage of a man, grasping in futility for his faded potential."

[@cactusman18]

sandler says that to kg in the movie, "a stone for a stone"

[@VatnikSlayer2799]

Great analysis. I certainly didn’t catch those subtle nuances in the one time I watched it last week.

[@luiyo2155]

This fucked up my mind. When I got out of the movie theater I was feeling so weird lmao.

[@TheMisfitPond]

If it makes you feel better I think it was trying to do that to you lol

[@luiyo2155]

The Misfit Pond Lmao. I was so lost when I was on my way home...

[@TheMisfitPond]

Luis Medina haha it be like that sometimes lol hey thanks for subscribing dude! Much appreciated !

[@luiyo2155]

The Misfit Pond You’re welcome man ! That was a nice summary of the movie 🙏

[@uhuhuh1966]

I’m starting to figure out why everyone that claims they hate this film or it’s “the worst film ever made” 🙄🤮 it’s because they don’t like or understand the ending. This is so sad to me, because it’s extremely straight forward *cough* IT’S A MORALITY TALE, MORONS! Ever heard of that? 🙄🙄🙄 can see my brain I’m eye rolling so hard.

[@uhuhuh1966]

duggie25 aaaand that’s not what was said here, I gave a concrete answer on what this film and ending is so...move along

[@uhuhuh1966]

duggie25 ouch! I touch a nerve? You said “you just don’t get it it’s too deep for you”, did you forget that already? That statement implies that the person saying it doesn’t understand it either, they just want to sound superior. I gave a clear answer that this is a morality tale which puts it all into perspective, so how about YOU stfu 😁

[@ObservingStuff]

The character "Argo" dying is what made me sad the most. Argo could have already had Howard killed if he wanted to but he was actually being somewhat "nice" to him by giving Howard chances. Argo shouldn't have died but because he was actually being somewhat kind... he was seen as weak which led to him being killed. If Argo was ruthless, his henchmen would have never imagined turning on him because they would have feared being killed (and still could be killed) in a much worse way

[@BRONZALiVE]

I watched This film with my brother and he got up halfway and left and said he couldn't handle how every scene was intense and just arguing and yelling, and it made him feel unnerved at points, I think that's the point and it succeeded

[@frankdelldeanofsatireandmi5791]

I cried when I watched this movie. And again the second time. I don't really recall many movies where I BECAME the character. But this movie turns you into the anxious addict that Howard is. Superb.

[@TheMisfitPond]

Yes I love how the film gets you like his character regardless of his irresponsible habits

[@Patrick-de8qg]

Hey I was wondering if there is deeper meaning and symbolism to the scene where KG breaks the glass. I feel like there was symbolic intent behind this scene, it seemed too pronounced to just have a mundane purpose. That same glass case was later smashed by Phil after he kills Arno and robs the jewels. Also, Arno and the goons themselves were trapped in a glass case, although an unbreakable bulletproof one. I'm trying to connect these dots but I could be overthinking it. Is there some meaningful motif here with glass?

[@Patrick-de8qg]

@steve arison That is a good point about glass breaking from pressure. It is true and relevant. I just googled symbolism of glass and the first result says "Glass symbolism is dual. It represents things that are fragile but also things that are protective and strong." The goons are personifications of Howard's demons. I think maybe the goons trapped behind the glass while he "safely" watched the final game is a symbol that he could see the looming danger of his actions but he felt protected by something, maybe his feeling of invincibility. And that he felt winning would always solve his problems, hence him letting them out of the glass trap after he won the game.

[@917-l1o]

No lie, this movie made me walk with anxiety. Lmao. This movie was awesome. All his movies were 🔥. But this is amazing.Definitely will get awards

[@josead12]

Man!! This analysis is so deep and on point I ever heard, great job keep it up!!!

[@ungabunga77]

This movie was two hours of concentrated stress and anxiety and I fucking loved it

[@flightofthebumblebee9529]

This film was amazing. I never thought Sandler would top Reign Over Me but he was amazing

[@TheMisfitPond]

Sam Loomis totally agree

[@mindyourbusiness270]

The chick got the cash. Remember he died. The chick got the money. He got in a fight The Weekend. When she got on the blades she was fully protected never caught.

[@TheMrbrowniie]

Mind Your Business wtf did you just say?

[@awakenow7147]

Great analysis. It actually helped me identify my reaction to the film with a lot more clarity. I wondered why when I got out of the theater...I felt like I just got done reading a Lovecraftian cosmic horror story. I suppose this movie has a similar effect due to it's chaos-based theme.

[@GeebleTron]

Excellent analysis, I felt the same way but couldn’t put it into the right words (literally saw it 30 mins ago). The rock as an analogy for the universe is all too fitting, as Howie and KG are the only two to be seen holding the ACTUAL gem (not just carrying it in some box). This is why KG wants the gem so badly, he wants the universe in the palm of his hand. Howie and KG’s final conversation discusses the uselessness of the numbers, and how people are in control of their own destinies. KG takes this to heart and pretty much agrees with him. When he finally buys it the opal from Howard, he wins against the odds. When Howie gives it up, he’s finally exposed to the chaos of the world and shot in the head.

[@sleighcake]

this movie had me on the edge of my seat the ENTIRE TIME. i’ve never felt so hard for a movie.

[@oshayneal4057]

I was so PISSED! I just wanted him to WIN! FUCKKK ha

[@circleofattention6021]

I think that the ¨illusion of control¨ is indeed an important theme in the movie. However, the Universe is nothing but chaotic or random. People who study the Universe know how ordered and predictable it is. In many ways, greed and the pursuit of ¨more¨ seems to be more central themes.

[@Hondo0101]

I was exhausted but love the movie.

[@sarachasauce135]

This is a VERY interesting take. What a movie!

[@TheMisfitPond]

Thank you so much! Yes this film is quite the experience.

[@megamoviez]

To go along with your theory of the gems representing the universe I re listened to the beautiful score and it perfectly goes with what you’re saying. It sounds like something out of Blade Runner. I gotta rewatch this film again! Good thing I got a screener as a voting member of the Independent Spirit Awards!

[@violinsinthevoid4579]

Lopatin is a great composer!

[@rahhhbkdx1]

Uncut Gems was amazing and so was this analysis. Do you think you would ever do an analysis on Good Time?

[@TheMisfitPond]

KalebebYT thank you so much!!! And actually yes I was thinking about that the other day. I was thinking of maybe just discussing the morality of Robert Pattinson character Connie and my take on his motives and whether or not he truly cared about what was best for his brother

[@calebjackson2490]

Everybody that I talk to about this always says "what was the point of the entire movie if he just dies?" I'm going to refer them to this video because this everything I was trying to explain. The whole movie was just a huge set up for him to get killed which is the ultimate consequence of falling into the depths of addiction and fooling yourself to believing you have control. I knew there had to some metaphor with the uncut gems I'm glad I watched this video to get a good understanding.

[@TheMisfitPond]

Thank you so much dude!

[@calebjackson2490]

@@TheMisfitPond you're welcome just subscribed about an hour ago. Hope to see more movies you do.

[@TheMisfitPond]

Caleb Jackson hell yea I look forward to it! I have a bunch of analysis videos in my “analysis” playlist on my channels page. Would love for you to check em out! :)

[@calebjackson2490]

@@TheMisfitPond will do for sure!

[@uhuhuh1966]

Have these people never heard of morality tales? 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@ignyus1sinaloa]

It gave the goon more thrill to beat up on Howard than to actually get the money he was owed or his "boss" was owed, just the sick nature of mankind, nothing is ever enough for us. Smh.

[@1tonofclay]

He thought he was gambling big on the stone so he was overcome with grief when he realized he wasnt going to win big. When KG offered him the money he got ecstatic because he knew he could make the big bet that he wanted. When he won the money he didnt realize the big bet was his life with the debt collectors so... yeah.

[@Pokefan3332]

Howard like the universe is an uncut gem

[@rarrirooster15]

Woah ... WHICH MAKES HIM UNIQUE, SPECIAL, and 1 of a kind

[@bigtravis6159]

I absolutely love this film , the story is interesting, It’s frantic ,has currently relevant characters and moves along nicely

[@tem9470]

Hey! What's the music that plays throughout the video? Love the video and interpretation!

[@TheMisfitPond]

thank you so much!! It’s called “Children of the New Dawn” from the Mandy soundtrack

[@tem9470]

@@TheMisfitPond oh woah! I knew I recognized it from somewhere. Thanks for getting back to me!

[@CrookedCommish]

I was pacing the last 15 minutes of the movie. I knew It was going to end bad. Just wasn’t sure how he was going to get fucked. Great break down

[@life_is_a_fantasy]

Hey! What is the music you used in this video? Love the video and interpretation.

[@TheMisfitPond]

Temujin thank you so much!! It’s called “Children of the New Dawn” from the Mandy soundtrack

[@Rezn87]

Impressive analysis, keep it up

[@TheMisfitPond]

Ryan Wurmlinger thank you so much! Will do

[@josemora3778]

Spectacular and beautiful interpretation of the movie. Good job

[@xExile7]

This movie was in my top 5 of 2019 it was very well made

[@tuckerray4972]

Are you joking? I thought this movie was absolutely terrible. What about it made you think it was good?

[@martinlutherkingjr.2993]

Tucker Ray what made you think it wasn’t good?

[@uhuhuh1966]

Tucker Ray are YOU joking? Do you just hop to Uncut Gems videos to bash people that enjoy it? Because you obviously did not watch any of this video because the creator loves it too, hater.

[@tuckerray4972]

uhuhuh1966 dude I’m truly just shocked about all of these positive reviews about a movie I literally walked out of. First time in my life ever done that.

[@martinlutherkingjr.2993]

Tucker Ray because you have shitty taste, get the fuck outta here

[@nicklintner8383]

Just finished the movie. I thought it was really good and it was nice to see a serious role from Adam with good effort. Many comments I’ve read have said that his death was the best for the story and I do agree - Garnetts speech supports it well. I also think his glasses are symbolic to a sense of blindness ironically. He always asks where they are when he loses them, and I think it provides a sense of security but like I said blindness. Just a thought. Have you analyzed The Deer Hunter? Its my favorite movie of all time and has some great meaning. I will sub! Nice vid.

[@TheMisfitPond]

NickLintner The Deer Hunter is one of those classic films I haven’t seen yet but plan to by next week! Thanks for subbing and enjoying the vid! Btw I loved your interpretation of the ending. It makes a lot of sense and garnetts speech is definitely supposed to relate to the films theme and Howard’s character.

[@nickd4405]

Ok these are my notes, SPOILERS Trapped is the theme, the opals are trapped in rock diamond miner trap in country Howard trapped in debt, addiction, lust exploited people working the mines for opals are exploited by howard Howard is exploited by KG who stops him selling the opal and then buys it at a fraction of the price security irony - KG security starts conflict with arno's security that end killing howard security door fails, this starts final conflict Arno's security kill Howard then Arno comparison of seeing a persons insides 1 hurt [leg], 1 healthy [colon] grass not greener on the other lawn, Howard dies while the opal miner is just badly hurt, Howard's problems are faster and more complex Irony - the 100k Arno debt create by Howard to purchase the opal which should change his life is what ends it lesson - running your mouth off to violent men

[@dylanschweitzer18]

"And now I'm about to tell you about the thing I'm describing to you right now" =1/3 of the video

[@TestAcct46]

Okay I was wondering why the film ends on shots of the universe like it began. This cleared up a few things!

[@TheMisfitPond]

That’s awesome to hear! Thanks for listening!

[@Ravenlife-dm7hy]

After the Celtics won, Howie should of called the police

[@TheMisfitPond]

That’s the satisfying ending I fantasize about sometimes lol

[@violinsinthevoid4579]

I found myself running through many alternate endings where he lived. Such a haunting ending.

[@h96films]

Bro your intro beat is flame AF

[@brettabey9973]

I felt like Howard was consciousness in a random universe, and his pursuers were cause and effect

[@capitalmurder7896]

Id love to see the Safdie brothers take on your video. Great work

[@TheMisfitPond]

I’d love for that to happen to lol let’s hope. And thank you!

[@clarencegboddicker8144]

I watched this movie with my 17 yr old son and he a Terrific young man, but the movie had me so on edge, I had to take a xanax to finish it with him. I felt like I was failing him by letting him watch this. He was far more settled and composed than I. Great movie. 10/10

[@TheMisfitPond]

That’s really interesting man. I’m glad you really enjoyed it! I watched it with my dad and he said he loved it but it was too stressful lol he had to leave for a few mins in the middle of it to try and breathe lol

[@user-cj2qi7im8c]

Clarence G Boddicker Lets pop some xannies some time bro

[@robwhitmore4369]

The movie was entertaining and deep on many levels, I like your take on it

[@TheMisfitPond]

Thanks dude! I also thought it was incredibly insightful and entertaining obviously lol

[@CarlossWorld]

English teacher the type of person to give this elite video a B- if it was an essay

[@matthewfortuna4464]

Damn a lot a lot of folks in the comments don’t get good movies 🎥

[@TheMisfitPond]

Yea I don’t see how anybody can think this is a bad movie tbh.

[@tuckerray4972]

Just curious, how old are you? Because I could see maybe a 12 year old thinking this movie was “cool” but besides that, I feel like any half way intelligent person who knows the difference between a good movie and a bad movie knows that this was just awful.

[@TheMisfitPond]

Tucker Ray that’s an incredibly arrogant and ignorant thing to say. As if older people are automatically more intelligent than someone who is much younger. And to suggest that only dumb immature people can enjoy this movie is also completely ridiculous and arrogant. You’re talking to someone is 25 years old, has a bachelors in filmmaking, and saw this film with my dad who is 50 and my aunt who is 38 and they both loved it. She has nothing to do with it. There are many areas of filmmaking where it excels, would you like me to break all that down for you?

[@tuckerray4972]

The Misfit Pond I’m not saying older people are automatically more intelligent. I’m saying obviously kids are more immature than adults and I could see some kid being like “oh this movie was so cool.” Yes, please break it down to me how this movie was good Mr. film major.

[@TheMisfitPond]

Tucker Ray yea but you’re definitely implying that the appeal here must be from some sort of immature unintellectual source which is extremely unfair to say. And yes what makes this film so great is that it’s able to convey the chaotic life of a gambler in the city that lives his whole life on the edge. The direction of the camera work, the score, and how the dialogue is delivered throughout the film makes it feel incredibly chaotic but realistic for 2 hours straight. It’s not easy at all to have characters talking over each other for a large portion of the film and and still give the audience an idea of what is occurring with each scene. It represents the themes of chaos and chance to the best of its ability through this vision and is consistent with it. Not right me film the incredible charismatic performance from Adam Sandler that makes this film extremely entertaining to watch while also allowing the viewer to root for a character that isn’t exactly a great person. This analysis I made also contributes to why I think the film conveyed its themes incredibly well in an organized way in a yet chaotic manner. The ending is also priceless and unpredictable for the majority of viewers and provokes a serious unforgettable reaction.

[@goldflowbro7340]

What about the demonic presence represented by the goon, who in the very first scene he appears in, slaps Howard in the face and sets the threatening mood of an evil force that has an irritating and anger evoking twisting entitlement? Forcing his greed based will upon another person without any trace of human spirit. Emanating an urge for destruction that is infectious. It all boils down to a battle of opposing wills. Howard, convinced of the truth of his will, locks up the will of the evil force, hoping he will be able to convince it of the truth, of the benefit he will be able to accumulate for everybody. When being sure of having won he thinks the abundance of the resulting profit would overwhelm the evil force he has trapped and make it realize how he was right all along. Instead the demonic power he was entangled with from the very beginning of the movie is catapulted out of its trap to fulfill its nature. That guy made the whole movie work.

[@SneedChuck100]

Great review, thoughts on the parts after he was shot? Since the debt collector shot the man who was collecting, the men in the casino who saw Julia? Clearly open for debate on the aftermath

[@TheMisfitPond]

Honestly I’m guessing Julia brought it back to the apartment and then heard over the phone that Howard got shot. What happened after that, I have no clue and is hard to guess. I’m hoping she ran off with the money and lived her best life. lol

[@rubixqoob8601]

@@TheMisfitPond me too. Said that to my friend walking out the theater.

[@nickpapageorgio1299]

I just remember in school writing a story with an ending like the ones movies put out now would have gotten a lower grade because it had no concrete ending on purpose and is left to interpretation, but now it's art in million dollar movies.

[@MrStupididy]

Id write shit like that in creative writing, was always asked to explain it away and that absolutely ruins art. They tell you enough of what you need to know. KG’s post-game interview was screaming in your face ‘its all about the win, nothing else matters.’ And howie fucking beat all odds. Absolutely he pulled it off, no matter what happened next. He ended on a W.

[@uhuhuh1966]

You never wrote a story like this in school quit lying. This film couldn’t have ended in any other way and there is no interpretation, he sealed his fate and that’s what happens when you let your life be controlled by your addictions. It’s very simple, I’d hate to see your reaction to something like The Lighthouse which actually is left up to interpretation.

[@uhuhuh1966]

nicholas harris I love how you avoided the actual topic of this ending not being how you described and went off on a tangent that no one cares about, bravo

[@nickpapageorgio1299]

@@uhuhuh1966 It's not a debate it's KZbin dude lol just enjoy the videos. It's not that serious. Anyway it is what it is.

[@uhuhuh1966]

nicholas harris 😂 don’t tell me what to do homie, like you said it is what it is and I’ll say what I want, which is you’re ignorant as hell

[@jacobdominguez7808]

Great video!

[@jonahsahn]

Actual video starts at 1:50

[@zinniairis]

I just saw this movie and wow it was so good.

[@Argos-xb8ek]

Howard did Antagonize that one aggressive thug the entire movie

[@MP-gi9mp]

Wow.. amazing. Great video

[@TheMisfitPond]

Thank you so much! Glad you enjoyed!

[@xamphor]

"What does one do with potential?"

[@josefflorianAV]

Great analysis :) it would be interesting to see what you think about the merging imagery of the universe like gem with the colonoscopy in the beginning. Do you think that the search for cancer (being something random in itself) in a human penis (maybe a symbol of control and power) is merged with images of the gem on purpose?

[@OddJavi]

Amazing vid bro

[@TheMisfitPond]

JaviSenpai thank you so much! Excited to know you enjoyed it!

[@realtalk6340]

Great review

[@TheMisfitPond]

Thank you very much!

[@putiscruz1997]

really enjoyed this video!!

[@TheMisfitPond]

Thank you so much!!

[@juancanalesdelacruz7754]

It's crazy through out the movie he owes half the town money in some way he died on a high note if he would of survived it would of never end

[@thewiremanbig]

Good review.

[@j4ckoe]

the chaos emeralds

[@TheMisfitPond]

jacob mcgee nice sonic reference

[@anticontrarian3788]

I think that the film is a warning to Jews. Howard, the Jewish diamond dealer gets him and his brother and law killed by the Gentile gangster, even after he won a bunch of money and could pay them back. They shoot him anyway, because for them they feel too insulted by Howard's behavior. Howard let's them out of the cage because he has the money, and doesn't understand why you would kill someone who can pay you, money is important to them, but honor at a certain level is more important, especially to Gentiles. There are many other interesting symbols regarding Jews, like when Kevin Garnett breaks the glass (the night of broken glass under the Nazi government). The fact that the gem is hidden within a fish (Jesus feed his followers with 2 fishes and 5 loafs of bread etc). Another interesting thing is that his mistress wears a Cristian cross around her neck. She is also Howards biggest enabler, and even loans money for him. Suggestion that the church was in some ways an enabler of the Jews in Europe, causing them to go into money lending. And in the end the gentile ganster ( who was undoubtedly raised Christian, likely an Irish or Italian Catholic) kills Howard over pride, and having lost his religious sense of morality, has no qualms about killing this Jewish speculator.

[@anticontrarian3788]

I think it also is a warning to the rich as well, and not just wealthy Jews, but I think it's a specific warning to them, and as you can see at the end of them film, the money lending and gambling Jew is killed, and gets his Jewish brother in law who is more responsible than Howard killed anyway.

[@kh7688]

But why did the debt collector kill him after he'd won their money? Why risk prison by killing someone, when you could just collect your money and be done with it? I appreciated the symbolism with the gems, I even appreciated the rough, coarse editing which represented an Uncut gem. I still don't understand why he killed Ratner though...

[@n0zenzur]

Why people steal when they know that probably they will be cought?

[@llamacebu216]

You should bring up the quotes on how they knew about Kobe's upcoming death

[@WHEREISRYAN_]

What quotes?

[@abigdookie]

I love but hate the movie

[@TheMisfitPond]

Why is that?

[@abigdookie]

Because he is in agony the whole movie but when he is finally happy he get shot in the face

[@abigdookie]

And I love it because Adam Sandler played great in the movie

[@TheMisfitPond]

GOATED4LIFE yes it’s incredibly frustrating and stressful I’ll give you that lol

[@TheMisfitPond]

GOATED4LIFE thank you for your honest and thoughtful response

[@megamoviez]

Wow! This was amazing! I love this movie even more after this!

[@TheMisfitPond]

Thank you so much!! I love this film to death

[@jonathansparks882]

good video. LOVE this movie.

[@TheMisfitPond]

jonathan sparks thank you so much! I obviously also love this film

[@jonathansparks882]

@@TheMisfitPond i'm very excited to see what their careers will evolve into.

[@TheMisfitPond]

jonathan sparks same here. I heard they’re gonna to be making a series on HBO.

[@jonathansparks882]

@@TheMisfitPond aww yes, that sounds awesome.

[@Moereekz]

Okay what about Julia?

[@ReciPeatsOrg]

Howard is an uncut gem

[@davidferrara1105]

I was a nervous wreck by an hour in

[@tylerdurden4483]

honestly, the ending pissed me off.. they shouldve let him enjoy his win

[@dknon853]

That was happiest ending possible for Howard,if he lived he would’ve just gambled it all away and would be in the same situation,he loved the gamble and the thrill rather than the reward so him dying while riding the high of the gamble was the best ending for him

[@tylerdurden4483]

@@dknon853 okay well I think they should've let him enjoy his win for a Little bit more time... To cut it off so short was a little disappointing.. oh well

[@JohnstasBACK]

Nice video, sir

[@mattlayne8164]

This movie aggravates the hell out of me similar to The Gambler,but good movie overall

[@thegodson4657]

I don't know why a lot of people don't like Adam Sandler yah he's in very mediocre movies but that doesn't mean he's a bad actor

[@TheMisfitPond]

Yea Idk I’ve always liked Adam Sandler. Even some of his bad newer stuff I can’t help but kind of like because yea, they’re cliche, predictable and mediocre but they have this likeable Adam Sandler charm to them that you can’t really get anywhere else lol

[@sentienceRemains]

Chaos randomness and chance are all the same thing. And the universe is just as much defined by order. The true theme in this movie is how everything is connected and how at the core of even the most repulsive and asinine people is brilliant value.

[@TheMisfitPond]

They’re synonymous sure. But they don’t always mean the same thing. They can mean slightly different things depending on context. But point taken. And I also agree with your take about the connectivity