I told my wife about the hugely polarized reviews for this flick. Curiosity got the best of us.
Reluctantly, I put it in and we both watched it.
On behalf of the PROs: It was put together well. Cage does a pretty good job. It does have a degree of, shall I say, poignancy. Understanding Cage's character and more importantly, what drives him is perhaps the main thrust of the film. A part of his character is revealed by how the others players who know (or have known) him, perceive him, which (in earnest), is one of awe and respect to one degree or another. Also, that perception is contradictory to his appearance. Cage's character has no interest in self presentation, (it's more than a disheveled look, particularly after getting beat up), and this too, is a part of who he is, or has become.
On behalf of the CONs: It does move slowly. There's no new parable(s) here, no real allegorical message, etc. And even if his appearance is a part of who he is, somebody hit the guy with a firehouse. It's gets old fast. When they get around to putting olfactory effects in the new TV's, this movie won't be played much.
There's no real climax other than Cage finding out about his Truffle Pig's final disposition.
Here's our conclusion. Those reviews between 4-7 are most accurate. . The movie DOES play like an odyssey to a degree. That's a good thing. Without that attribute, the reviews should be 1-3.
Neither my wife or I would ever consider watching it twice. And that's indicative, to some degree, that we wasted our time. Do we regret spending time watching it? My wife says it's a toss up while I lean toward ("give me back my 2 hours.")
So, it has its positives, and its negatives. I felt it was a 5 star movie as did Evelyn. It was put together with sensitivity, but a drag just the same.
As usual, it's a matter of taste.
You be the judge.
Thx.
Bob R.
Reluctantly, I put it in and we both watched it.
On behalf of the PROs: It was put together well. Cage does a pretty good job. It does have a degree of, shall I say, poignancy. Understanding Cage's character and more importantly, what drives him is perhaps the main thrust of the film. A part of his character is revealed by how the others players who know (or have known) him, perceive him, which (in earnest), is one of awe and respect to one degree or another. Also, that perception is contradictory to his appearance. Cage's character has no interest in self presentation, (it's more than a disheveled look, particularly after getting beat up), and this too, is a part of who he is, or has become.
On behalf of the CONs: It does move slowly. There's no new parable(s) here, no real allegorical message, etc. And even if his appearance is a part of who he is, somebody hit the guy with a firehouse. It's gets old fast. When they get around to putting olfactory effects in the new TV's, this movie won't be played much.
There's no real climax other than Cage finding out about his Truffle Pig's final disposition.
Here's our conclusion. Those reviews between 4-7 are most accurate. . The movie DOES play like an odyssey to a degree. That's a good thing. Without that attribute, the reviews should be 1-3.
Neither my wife or I would ever consider watching it twice. And that's indicative, to some degree, that we wasted our time. Do we regret spending time watching it? My wife says it's a toss up while I lean toward ("give me back my 2 hours.")
So, it has its positives, and its negatives. I felt it was a 5 star movie as did Evelyn. It was put together with sensitivity, but a drag just the same.
As usual, it's a matter of taste.
You be the judge.
Thx.
Bob R.