Nicolas Cagehas had one of the most unpredictable and fascinating careers in Hollywood.
He followed his triumph with a string of action blockbusters that solidified his status as a leading man.
The film works because hes fully in on the joke,poking fun at his personawhile also defending it.
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Decades later,Con Airremains a cult classic because it understands its own ridiculousness.
There has never been an action film assilly, entertaining, and bombasticasCon Airever since.
Cage provides an entertainingly loud performance that serves to counterConnery’s calm, Bond-like demeanor.
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It’s a performance that fits Bay’s over-the-top spectacle without going overboard.
The two form an unconventional yet deep bond, offering each other solace despite their self-destructive paths.
The film was nominated for four Oscars, and won Best Actor for Cage.
Its easy to see whyCage won his Oscarover acting greats likeAnthony HopkinsandSean Penn.
When the pig is stolen, Rob is forced to return to the city he left behind.
This film stands out because it subverts expectations.
Its premise sounds likeJohn Wick, but itcould not be more different.
Despite being snubbed at major awards,Pigisone of Cage’s best-reviewed filmsof his career.
Troy was apprehended but he had planted several bombs in the city.
But Troy wakes up, steals Archer’s face, and takes over his life.
The film shows their hapless attempts at parenting and their escape from lawmen.
bounty hunter, and a nightmarish biker.
Cages performance here is both hilarious and heartbreaking.
His wide-eyed earnestness makes H.I.s dumb decisions weirdly endearing, perfectly complementing Hunter’s intensity.
Several filmmakers such asSpike LeeandEdgar Wrighthave mentioned this filmamong their favorites.
Peter is a narcissistic New York literary agent who descends into madness after an encounter with a woman.
It’s the Cage Ragecompacted into one film.
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