5 Uncut Gems quotes that live rent-free in our heads

Uncut Gems is a film in the crime thriller genre helmed by Josh and Benny Safdie. The two have written the film with Ronald Bronstein, while Scott Rudin, Eli Bush, and Sebastian Bear-McClard are the producers. It premiered at the 46th Telluride Film Festival and was released theatrically by A24 on December 13, 2019. Here's the official synopsis as per IMDb:

With his debts mounting and angry collectors closing in, a fast-talking New York City jeweler risks everything in hope of staying afloat and alive.

Here are five quotes from the film that live rent-free in our minds.

5 memorable Uncut Gems quotes

1) "They Say You Can See The Whole Universe In Opals."

The Opal plays a key part in Uncut Gems. Howard Ratner (played by Adam Sandler) procures it from Africa. Kevin Garnett visits the shop and falls for this gem. As Howard is showing it to Kevin, he says this line to describe.

2) "This Is How I Win."

The film features an interesting set of scenes between Howard and Kevin Garnett. Kevin slowly realizes that Howard has a shady work ethic. He confronts the protagonist about such practices. In response, Howard says that he's like Kevin and the two are who they are because of their daring actions.

3) "I Think You Are The Most Annoying Person I Have Ever Met."

Uncut Gems also features several strong supporting actors. Dinah Ratner (played by Idina Menzel) is one of them. She is married to Howard, but their marriage is about to end. Howards meets her after his relationship with his girlfriend falls apart. In response, Dinah gives him a character check by saying this line. She is fed up with Howard and doesn't want him in her life. This is because she knows that he has been cheating on her.

4) "I Want The Underwear."

The film features several dialogues that have been said in a very off-the-cuff manner. One of them is said by loan shark Arno Moradian (played by Eric Bogosian). Howard owes him a large sum of money, which he hasn't been able to pay back. During his daughter's musical in school, Arno and his men rough up Howard. They strip Howard to his underwear. That's when Arno says this line to further insult him.

5) "This Hasn't Been Straight Since I Got Here."

Uncut Gems features NBA player Kevin Garnett in a fictionalised version of himself. It's his maiden acting role and features an interesting back-and-forth with Sandler's Howard. He quickly finds out how greedy Howard is. Kevin confronts him about it, and a deal is done for opal. He lets Howard know that he is aware of all his ill practices. Kevin tells him to give a reality check about the situation. It is one of the few scenes where a character confronts Howard and tells him the bitter truth.