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A Netflix/Hulu Original


Seems Hollywood is now trying to use the Netflix/Hulu formula of unnatural lighting, corny script writing, and a gothic/modern setting to attract viewers. This movie will flop. Not even Cage can save it.

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I love Cage but he haven't saved anything in years, years!

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Agreed

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He was excellent in Pig.

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Not a fan of Pig. I just saw The Old Way. 2/10 but Cage is always good.

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Agreed. Pig was awesome. I don't think he saved the movie though. It was good on it's own. Maybe he saved Mandy. Can't imagine someone else playing that role.

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I disagree Sir or Madam, Nicolas Cage can raise any project up and especially when he ‘Cages’ out! I’d wager nobody can electrify a dumb movie more than our guy Cage. The man seems manic, he stridently emotes and goes completely bonkers in nearly every scene. He’s a total wild man and a gift to the audience.

Check out The Unbearable Weight Of Massive Talent from 2022, Cage still has screen charisma and jokiness to beat the band👍

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I love Cage. As I said, he is good enough to save a movie, but this movie is so bad he will be unable to save it.

Cage gets cast in a lot of shit movies as he has a relatively cheap price, the willingness to try a variety of projects, and because he was bailing himself out of debt. Unfortunately, this leads to a lot of bad directors and shitty stories utilizing him to try and bump their exposure.

The soulless formula of Netflix style movies is like a black hole of fail. Idrk how to phrase it atm. A celebrity turning them into something better rarely happens. So much so that I can't even think of an example.

Cage maybe saved Willy's Wonderland, but it was still a pretty bad movie. Looking at his filmography the last movie I think he saved from being a total piece of shit was Army of One in 2016.

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I hear you. He’s committed to his work.
Cage is a wild card and boy oh boy does he go for glory every time!

I can’t think of another actor who can seem like a totally normal guy who transitions into completely losing his shit in two seconds flat.

I’m a big fan, Nic Cage is awesome👍

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You're spot on about Army of One. I don't think another actor could have pulled that off. The knife throwing scene was absolutely amazing.

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not original i had this idea in 2006. except it had van helsing instead of dracula.

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I honestly thought this thing was going straight to streaming. Turns out it opened in theatres yesterday!

It's budget is supposed to be $65 million. The fuck were they thinking? This thing needs to make $130+ million worldwide. It ain't happening.

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Thank you! Well said

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