If there is an elevator pitch that would have anyone skeptical, it's aging comedian Adam Sandler (star of the "beloved" Netflix hit "Murder Mystery"), portraying an unscrupulous New York jeweler in trouble with several criminals. But "Uncut Gems" comes with such an unconventional pitch that may be just risky enough to work.

The more recent comedies have blurred the lines quite a bit, but Adam Sandler is a great talent that Hollywood is lucky to have. The character of Howard Ratner is a far cry from the lovable comedic Sandler that most audiences are familiar with. Just when it seems that Howard has literally bought himself some more time and may actually be able to make it out on the other end, the hole just keeps getting larger and larger.

Rather than playing an overly-exaggerated version of himself once again, Adam Sandler truly transforms into the Howard Ratner character. "Uncut Gems" is hands down Sandler's best film performance in years. Throughout the film, I had to constantly remind myself that Bobby Boucher was running away from loan sharks intent on ending his life.

For "Uncut Gems", the film's directors, the Safdie Brothers, have brought on several famous Hollywood actors and celebrities in general to co-star alongside the already established Sandler, such as Idina Menzel, Lakeith Stanfield, Judd Hirsch, NBA player Kevin Garnett, musician The Weeknd, and many others.

But even more noteworthy are the unknown talent brought onto the film, consisting of several individuals who have never been in films beforehand, most notably Howard's girlfriend Julia, played by newcomer Julia Fox. Julia and Howard complement one another perfectly with their recklessness.

Just like with the film's subject of gambling, Howard is addicted to the thrill and risk of the game the film places the character in even if it fractures Howard's relationship with others in his life, including Howard's estranged wife Dinah, played by the wickedly talented Idina Menzel.

Now, "Uncut Gems" is not a perfect film by any means, but it is a very different kind of film. Be warned that this is not a turn-your-brain-off popcorn entertainment kind of movie; you need to be paying close attention. Some more inattentive audience members may benefit from multiple viewings of the film. Whether it is minor details, such as a character's shoes, or the crowds of customers in a room, everything plays a role in the story. Nothing in the movie is there just to take up space.

There are many occasions throughout the movie where characters will talk over one another, which films rarely ever do for fear of losing the audience. It gets to a point where it does not feel like actors reading off a script but having real authentic conversations, all while not overdoing it. One can only hope that the 53-year-old Sandler is gearing up for a new phase of his acting career while his Happy Madison days may soon be over.