rating 7.4
trailers and stuffDirector: Benny Safdie Josh Safdie
Cast: Mesfin Lamengo Sun Zhi Hua-Hilton Liang Wei-Hui-Duncan Sunny Wu Jin Zahao Deneke Muhugeta
In New York City’s chaotic and corrupt diamond market, the gemstone dealer and gambling addict, Howard Ratner, is owing money to almost everyone, including his brother-in-law, Arno. A serial adulterer, incorrigible gambler, and all-around con artist, Howard thinks he can finally get out of the tight spot when he gets his hands on a block of rare Ethiopian black opal–the means to clear his ever-rising debts. But, the star Boston Celtics player, Kevin Garnett, has already taken a shine to the precious uncut gem. Can Ratner juggle his family, a pair of thuggish collectors, his work, and his master plan before things get nasty?::Nick Riganas