In a career spanning more than forty years, Nicolas Cage appeared in more than a hundred films. And not only good. Especially since the early 2010s, where most of his filmography is direct-to-video.
But the actor has experienced a recent renaissance in form, moreover, in cinemas, the pig, talent in solid gold, Renfield (in the guise of Dracula) or the dream scenario, which was released on December 27 in France. A chance to see his highest rated film ever… which is set to be followed up.
With an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 from 58131 ratings by AlloCiné internet users, this is a career-high Lord of War. Ahead of Kick-Ass (4 out of 5), Birdy and Volte/Face (3.9), Leaving Las Vegas (3.8) and Rock and Sailor and Lula (3.7).
Released in theaters on January 4, 2006, this film written and directed by Andrew Niccol (Welcome to Gattaca) tells the story of Yuri Orlov, one of the world’s biggest undercover arms dealers, who is challenged by an Interpol agent (Ethan Hawke) as well as his own conscience.
Cage delivers one of his most brilliant performances, sharing with the audience a strange sensation: the appreciation of the worst scumbag on this planet.declares hunter arrow underlines one of its greatest strengths. “We have a great shape and a satisfying background that makes for a great movie.”
“On a delicate but fascinating subject, Andrew Niccol delivers an exemplary film, sometimes funny, often cruel, with Nicolas Cage at the top of his art in one of the most astonishing roles of recent years.”writing Kane78One netizen mentioned the opening credits as both brilliant and shocking.
And this is especially the reason Cyclone 86 He speaks when he describes a “A stunning ensemble piece of virtuosity, tinged with a wry insight into its subject matter, perfectly mastered.” “Nicole weaves memorable lines and iconic scenes with cheeky ease, honest and without a seriously documented brochure.”concludes the anonymous netizen. “A great lesson in cinema.”
Cage delivers one of his greatest performances, sharing with the audience a strange sensation: the appreciation of the worst scumbag scum on the planet.
Out of 1,430 reviews posted online for AlloCiné, 652 gave it a 4.5 or 5 out of 5 rating. That’s a little less than half. including that Nikotrash60 pretty well sums up the most positive points: he clearly applauds Nicolas Cage’s performance and “An exciting look at a market in turmoil, with an epilogue that ends with a good mandal. Useful and well done without spoiling anything.”
Therefore, Andrew Niccol and the actor will return to their title in 2025, with a sequel called Wars of War, which should be filmed in the coming months and where Yuri Orlov’s son will be played by Bill Skarsgård.
Source: Allocine
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