I could never get into most Nicolas Cage movies, so I'll be skipping this one. No judgment. Just a matter of personal preference. I'm reminded by a line from "Pretty Woman" about opera, which sums up my reaction to Mr. Cage: "People's reactions to opera the first time they see it is very dramatic; they either love it or they hate it. If they love it, they will always love it. If they don't, they may learn to appreciate it, but it will never become part of their soul."
My brain is now thinking about all the movies I can remember where an actor plays a warped version of themselves in a movie: Shatner as Shatner, Brendan Fraser in "Looney Tunes: Back in Action", John Malkovich in "Being John Malkovich", etc. That kind of thing could be its own film festival.
I'm still burned out on the MCU (something I never thought I'd say) but "She-Hulk" looks fun. I might have to check it out.
A Self-Deprecating Film Festival is a must-do now. I love Being John Malkovich; it's a real gem. Neil Patrick Harris in Harold and Kumar is a hoot because of how NOT NPH he is. I forgot about Fraser in Looney Tunes. Hmmm...
I could never get into most Nicolas Cage movies, so I'll be skipping this one. No judgment. Just a matter of personal preference. I'm reminded by a line from "Pretty Woman" about opera, which sums up my reaction to Mr. Cage: "People's reactions to opera the first time they see it is very dramatic; they either love it or they hate it. If they love it, they will always love it. If they don't, they may learn to appreciate it, but it will never become part of their soul."
My brain is now thinking about all the movies I can remember where an actor plays a warped version of themselves in a movie: Shatner as Shatner, Brendan Fraser in "Looney Tunes: Back in Action", John Malkovich in "Being John Malkovich", etc. That kind of thing could be its own film festival.
I'm still burned out on the MCU (something I never thought I'd say) but "She-Hulk" looks fun. I might have to check it out.
As always, thanks for sharing your opinions.
A Self-Deprecating Film Festival is a must-do now. I love Being John Malkovich; it's a real gem. Neil Patrick Harris in Harold and Kumar is a hoot because of how NOT NPH he is. I forgot about Fraser in Looney Tunes. Hmmm...
Enjoyed the first episode of SH:AaL (SH:AaL we?) and am looking forward to more. I remember the Byrne run fondly.
Cage looks like he's having fun, (completely missed the 'younger self bit in the trailers) and I have liked Pascal since THE GREAT WALL.