Adam Sandler’s “Uncut Gems,” a suspense thriller set in New York’s Diamond District, set a new box office benchmark for A24, the film’s indie distributor.Directed by brothers Josh and Benny Safdie, the movie generated a dazzling $18.8 million since opening on Wednesday.
Those ticket sales bested “Midsommar” ($11 million) to become A24’s biggest five-day launch to date.After a limited run in select cities, “Uncut Gems” has now surpassed $20 million in North America.
Despite a harsh C+ CinemaScore from audiences (the same grade as “Cats”), “Uncut Gems” is already one of the studio’s highest-grossing movies ever.Critics have been far more enthusiastic than moviegoers, awarding the film with a 93% average on Rotten Tomatoes.
“Uncut Gems” has been a critical hit and could find itself in the awards race for Adam Sandler’s dramatic turn as Howard Ratner, a jeweler and compulsive gambler.
The anxiety-inducing crime drama
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