Just finished it. A few thoughts:
Great movie. Will stick with me a long time. Sandler was great. Gonna have to give it a 9/10 as of now.
-I gotta admit, I am sad for Sandler (and his cousin). I didn't think they would die. It came as quite a shock. I really thought he'd just end up on top.
-As a few have mentioned, clearly he was successful prior to the film, through his gambling addiction and scamming people, or through his jewelry, or otherwise. The guy clearly had means.
-with Julia Fox, at the end, with those goons watching her, are we to assume she'll be killed for the money at some point? It kind of leaves that open ended. When I first saw the guy with the briefcases, I assume he had killer her in the room and taken the winnings for himself. I didn't quite know what to think of that.
-the overlapping dialog and general constant chaos of the cinematography and performance was great. Constantly kept me one edge. There are very few moments to relax, and I think this is a good look at what Sandler's life was like as an obsessive gambler.
-the serene music playing through-out, specifically in the beginning and end, was very odd to me. It felt very 80s, and it felt very happy and calm as if to juxtapose what was happening otherwise. I absolutely love the contrast. The musical choices really made the film for me I think.
-As a few have mentioned, clearly he was successful prior to the film, through his gambling addiction and scamming people, or through his jewelry, or otherwise. The guy clearly had means.
-with Julia Fox, at the end, with those goons watching her, are we to assume she'll be killed for the money at some point? It kind of leaves that open ended. When I first saw the guy with the briefcases, I assume he had killer her in the room and taken the winnings for himself. I didn't quite know what to think of that.
-the overlapping dialog and general constant chaos of the cinematography and performance was great. Constantly kept me one edge. There are very few moments to relax, and I think this is a good look at what Sandler's life was like as an obsessive gambler.
-the serene music playing through-out, specifically in the beginning and end, was very odd to me. It felt very 80s, and it felt very happy and calm as if to juxtapose what was happening otherwise. I absolutely love the contrast. The musical choices really made the film for me I think.
Great movie. Will stick with me a long time. Sandler was great. Gonna have to give it a 9/10 as of now.
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