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Today I have seen three separate Cannes titles compared toUncut Gems, film writer andVulture contributorJack Kingtweetedon Wednesday.
But which of them is the true heir to Howard Ratner?
While out on leave, he performs a good deed that turns him into a viral sensation.
But as hes trying to cash in on his newfound fame, social-media scrutiny threatens to upend his life.
Why Its LikeUncut Gems
The desperation.
Rahim considers selling them, but decides instead to return the purse to its owner.
When news gets out, hes hailed as, well, a hero.
The only problem: Hes told one little white lie.
(In this case, a high schooler he attempts to groom into the next Sasha Grey.)
The cinematography often shares a similar look as well: gritty, cool, and shaky.
Or maybe the second worst.
Plus the setting, on Texass Gulf Coast, is a million miles fromUncut Gems frantic 42nd Street.
My God, the stress.
Not sinceGemshas a festival movie increased my heart rate by so much.
Um, everything else?
