3. Uncut Gems
Whereas the average crime thriller plays out in a generic urban environment, Uncut Gems really does not want you to forget that you are in New York. Much of the heavy lifting comes from Adam Sandler’s stellar performance, but credit should also be given to the film’s extremely realistic dialogue. Written by the Safdie brothers in collaboration with Ronald Bronstein, it’s got all the mannerisms and expressions necessary to imbue this story in the gritty glitter of Manhattan’s Diamond District.