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One if these documentaries that can be quite fascinating one moment then quite dull the next. So, for me, a mixed bag here.

Gives an inside look at the seldom seen world of antique booksellers and collectors in NYC.. The film also offers a little more optimism about the field being carried on by out younger generation, although the modalities will be most different.

For those viewers that can get through the, at tines, stodginess, the doc does offer some good rewards.

Adam Sandler's portrayal of a compulsive gambler is a masterwork, and the movie is the best focus on that subject since the classic 1974 film "The Gambler", starring James Caan.

But don't expect any let-up from the continuous dark and frenetic storyline.

Although this film was definitely not made for my demographic, I'll write some observations.

I felt the movie had its moments, and Kelly O'Sullivan, who wrote the screenplay and stars in the film, clearly has talent. However, the numerous graphic scenes of menstrual blood and post-abortion results seemed done more for shock value than anything else. Also, does feminism have to mean men are harshly shut down because they want to express their feelings? Or should a man in the park who has just saved the child you are responsible for be barked at, ignored, and allowed to slip away without a thank you?

Overall, just wish the warm and touching aspects of the final 20 minutes of the film had been incorporated more into its first 1 hour and 20 minutes.

This movie reminded me of Jenny Slate's 2014 film "Obvious Child", which as I recall I didn't like very much for very similar reasons.