I think he's shite in anything else I've seen him in, that national treasure film actually made me angry it was so bad.
I'd type my pc specs out all fancy again but teh mods would remove it. Again.
I liked Gone in 60 Seconds despite him. I loved the cars and the Sphinx character.presidentsheep wrote:
I think he's shite in anything else I've seen him in, that national treasure film actually made me angry it was so bad.
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he was perfect for kick-ass. and was really good in matchstick men
So true, did you ever see The Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans. It's possibly one of the worst films I have ever seen.JohnG@lt wrote:
I like Wahlberg.Poseidon wrote:
Like I said: He just needs the proper roles. In LLV, the role of suicidal drunk was perfect for him because of his acting style. He's not a good actor as in someone who can play a multitude of roles (like some would say about Christian Bale), he's more of someone who has a specific type of persona, and portrays it perfectly. I think Mark Wahlberg, who is another fantastic actor who gets caught up in shitty movies.JohnG@lt wrote:
He plays the same character in every single movie. Seriously, he's the worst.
There are few constants in this world but one of them is this: if Nicholas Cage is in a movie it's going to be terrible. It's not because he gets bad scripts. It's because he's awful.
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He was alright in city of angels...
when everythings made to be broken... i just want you to know who i am
when everythings made to be broken... i just want you to know who i am
Yeah I thought he was decent in Kick-Ass as well.
Constantine - 8/10
Many people don't seem to like it.. I think it's one of keanu reeves' best films.
Many people don't seem to like it.. I think it's one of keanu reeves' best films.
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I wouldn't call it one of keanu Reeves' best films, but I liked it too.
But i understand why some people might not
But i understand why some people might not
THat brought a tear into my eye :'(jord wrote:
He was alright in city of angels...
when everythings made to be broken... i just want you to know who i am
I've never seen van damme act good. Let alone this good... maybe it's because he's being himself I think;
haven't seen the movie but that got me interested.
haven't seen the movie but that got me interested.
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Then you've never seen Bloodsportdayarath wrote:
I've never seen van damme act good. Let alone this good... maybe it's because he's being himself I think;
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72SqlBel … re=related
haven't seen the movie but that got me interested.
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Megamind - 7/10
No more or less than I expected. Decent animated film.
No more or less than I expected. Decent animated film.
Due Date - 7.5/10
Better than I expected.
Better than I expected.
Cage is nothing exceptional. In fact, he should be thanking his lucky stars that he has had the roles he has. By any measurable acting critique he is horrible. Is he convincing? No. Is he dynamic and versatile? No. Does he make you forget you are in a theater watching a movie? No. .. those are things that a good performance artist will do.presidentsheep wrote:
I think he's shite in anything else I've seen him in, that national treasure film actually made me angry it was so bad.
Early on in his career he was fortunate enough to have scored a few roles in movies that turned out to be blockbusters. However, those movies had little or nothing to do with Cage's performance. He now has the advantage of name recognition, and name recognition goes a long long way in hollywood.
Cage isn't pigeon holed into the same horrible roles. He is put there with the sole intent of garnering an audience that truly doesn't understand or put much weight into the art of acting. Cage has had opportunities to show off his craft. I could name a half dozen movies with good screenplay, directing, and a great supporting cast. What is wrong with all of the roles? .. just the fact that Nick Cage played them.
He's out of his league.
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We Own the Night, Invincible, the Fighter?Poseidon wrote:
I think Mark Wahlberg, who is another fantastic actor who gets caught up in shitty movies.
He's a better producer than actor tho..
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JohnG@lt wrote:
Then you've never seen Bloodsportdayarath wrote:
I've never seen van damme act good. Let alone this good... maybe it's because he's being himself I think;
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72SqlBel … re=related
haven't seen the movie but that got me interested.
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I re-watched HBO's Rome while I was taking a Roman Civ course with a prof who does specifically Roman archaeology. The show had many accurate nuances of Roman life which I was able to identify to my course readings. For that I enjoyed the show. My biggest gripe were the British accents. I want a film or show set in Rome to be done in Latin.
Good luck.Superior Mind wrote:
I re-watched HBO's Rome while I was taking a Roman Civ course with a prof who does specifically Roman archaeology. The show had many accurate nuances of Roman life which I was able to identify to my course readings. For that I enjoyed the show. My biggest gripe were the British accents. I want a film or show set in Rome to be done in Latin.
"Ah, you miserable creatures! You who think that you are so great! You who judge humanity to be so small! You who wish to reform everything! Why don't you reform yourselves? That task would be sufficient enough."
-Frederick Bastiat
-Frederick Bastiat
Cage is his own pigeon hole. He overacts his roles characters with too much seriousness for the subject matter. But there are some cases where this is a desirable asset (Kick-Ass, Moonstruck, etc). He's not the best actor ever, but he's instantly recognizable.Kmar wrote:
Cage isn't pigeon holed into the same horrible roles. He is put there with the sole intent of garnering an audience that truly doesn't understand or put much weight into the art of acting. Cage has had opportunities to show off his craft. I could name a half dozen movies with good screenplay, directing, and a great supporting cast. What is wrong with all of the roles? .. just the fact that Nick Cage played them.
He's out of his league.
/nicholascagelosinghisshit
Max Payne, The Happening, Planet of the Apes? He's had his share. Just as Cage had his share of great movies - Adaptation, LLV, and arguably Kick-Ass. Though obviously the ratio between the two is different as Wahlberg's been lucky enough to get into a Scorsese movie.Kmar wrote:
We Own the Night, Invincible, the Fighter?Poseidon wrote:
I think Mark Wahlberg, who is another fantastic actor who gets caught up in shitty movies.
He's a better producer than actor tho..
I think the only Nicholas Cage movie where he actually added something to it was Lord of War, although i believe that there are other actors that could have played it just as well or better
what and you're fluent? i'm glad to leave that shit in school and out of the cinemaSuperior Mind wrote:
I re-watched HBO's Rome while I was taking a Roman Civ course with a prof who does specifically Roman archaeology. The show had many accurate nuances of Roman life which I was able to identify to my course readings. For that I enjoyed the show. My biggest gripe were the British accents. I want a film or show set in Rome to be done in Latin.
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Death Race - 6/10
It is what it is.
It is what it is.
"Ah, you miserable creatures! You who think that you are so great! You who judge humanity to be so small! You who wish to reform everything! Why don't you reform yourselves? That task would be sufficient enough."
-Frederick Bastiat
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Up in the Air
7.5/10
7.5/10
noice 
This one's for you:Kampframmer wrote:
I think the only Nicholas Cage movie where he actually added something to it was Lord of War, although i believe that there are other actors that could have played it just as well or better
(yes, that's Nick Cage)
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I don't see anything wrong with reviving a dead language for a movie for curiosity's sake.Uzique wrote:
what and you're fluent? i'm glad to leave that shit in school and out of the cinemaSuperior Mind wrote:
I re-watched HBO's Rome while I was taking a Roman Civ course with a prof who does specifically Roman archaeology. The show had many accurate nuances of Roman life which I was able to identify to my course readings. For that I enjoyed the show. My biggest gripe were the British accents. I want a film or show set in Rome to be done in Latin.
e: Finding actors fluent in them or willing to learn, however, is different.