I don’t know where he ranks, but Nicholas Cage is up there in terms of 1. Range 2. Amount of ridiculous roles. Like his 1 and 2 are combined. It is this unique blend of range in ridiculous roles. So many of his scripts and roles and the movies are just laughable. And yet he keeps them coming. You gotta admire it.
Of late, he has been dabbling more in thoughtful dramas. Which have been very enjoyable. PIG is a movie I have yet to review but fits that niche. Yet to see his new horror movie but everything says its fantastic. So maybe he has evolved???? The evolution of NICK CAGE BABY. This falls into the drama comedy family. Technically. More drama if you ask me.
It is a REALLY interesting concept. Nick starts showing up in this weird global phenomenon, IN EVERYONES dreams. At first it is innocent. And this school teacher who is very nerdy and not particularly interesting or fun, now has this RUSH of fame. He is this man that is LITERALLY just showing up in EVERY person in the worlds dreams. And at first it is great. He just shows up in the dreams , stands there while the dreamer goes through whatever is happening in their dreams. The media attention is great and he is finally becoming something important.
Thennnnnn things take a turn. The dreams start to turn violent. He starts to (in the dreams of millions) start to brutally murder them. Which then turns the narrative about him. He gets outed. Cancelled. For something out of his control. His life spirals.
This follows his path in navigating all that comes with this gift and eventual curse. It is a pretty thought provoking movie, its unique and its enjoyable to watch. It is a very high up SOLID FILM. You will enjoy it. Worth one watch. That is a review.