Nicolas-Cage Movie Reviews

THE STORY: Nothing new: A ruthless, cold-hearted businessman named Jack Campbell (Nicolas Cage) gets a glimps how his life would have been if wouldn't have left his girlfriend Kate Reynolds (Tea Leoni) 13 years ago to start a career. So one morning he finds himself as a family man and.. well.. he begins to like it. Off course he is torn out of that illusion and realisez it would be great to see Kate again and live this life for real.

CAST: Nicolas Cage is perfect. He manages to carry the movie and keep the ballance between comedy and tragedy. We all know he's got the sadest eyes in Hollywood but he can also be extremely funny. Tea Leoni plays a likeable Kate Reynolds. She is the perfect wife for Nicolas Cage. There's a lot of chemistry between the two of them and you don't wanna be Jack Campbell if Katie is getting angry. Don Cheadle, who was brilliant in Traffic is reduced to a chliched African American who goves Jack the glimps of the what if world.

WRITING/DIRECTING: This could have been such a sappy romantic movie but it actualy touched me on several levels and warmed my heart. The combination of comedy (which sometimes is a bit too over the top) and Drama works pretty well and you begin to ask those famous questions to yourself. What if, what if.. Brett Rattner.. well, I couldn't believe that after two mediocre buddy movies (Rush Hour and Money talks) he'd be able to direct a serious movie. He did a great job. My favourite shot is when Cage walks his dog. Also the images have a warm feeling to them which adds to the story.

THE DVD:Making of, Deleted scenes, hillarious outtakes, director/producer/writer commentaries. All you could ask for. But what makes this DVD an absolute winner is the isolated music score with commentary by Danny Elfman, who I would hire if I would ever do a Christmas movie...

ALL IN ALL: I guess this movie is a little bit corny but that kind of corny that touches you and feels real. Great performances and an interesting story. The only problem are some bad jokes.. but that's all. See it at Christmas time with your loved ones..

If, like me, you find most Hollywood "love" stories about as warm and romantic as a cold sleepless night in Seattle, then you're in for a surprise. Not since Casablanca have I enjoyed a love story as much, and though they both end at the airport, the similarity ends there. This one is about marriage, family, and the connections and sacrifices that make marriage, parenthood and yes, love, worthwhile.

Nicolas Cage plays a harried but driven Wall Street executive playboy who wakes one day to find himself trapped in a life he never wanted, married to the woman he abandoned years ago. It's a living nightmare at first, but the harder he tries to escape it, the more he begins to see that there are values and rewards that he somehow missed in his previous executive penthouse lifestyle. By the end of the movie, he's learned a lesson he will never forget.

An unexplainable fantasy in the tradition of "Groundhog Day", you soon find yourself accepting the unexplainable, even as the protagonist himself realizes there is no easy escape from his new reality, and learns to work within it's framework. After all, life throws all of us some unexpected "curves", and like the protagonist in this modern day Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Suburban Bowling League, we can become better people by accepting and embracing the crazy things life puts us through in the name of love. Chalk one up for old-fashioned family values in a feel-good movie with a message, served up without the sappy cliches.

Put the kids to bed early (The Family Man deals with some adult issues, and much as I enjoyed it, it would need a little editing before I would consider it a family film!), and just the two of you watch this one together with a bowl of popcorn and a glass of wine - you'll be glad you did!

"The Family Man" is a Hollywood fantasy that has been done in variation many times in the past. What makes this one so different, in my opinion, is that it speaks to husbands today about what we so easily forget. Wealth, influence, power, sex, adultery, etc.... all the things men fantasize for, are shown for what they really are when slapped in the face by an eye opening "reality". It moved me as a man of 40 to consider how empty all those items of lust really are compared to a faithful wife, the hugs of a child, and the security only found in true friendship with another man. We so easily look past the reality because it seems so ho-hum compared to the fantasies we are bombarded with every day.
In this movie, we see all sides of this from the perspective of Jack Campbell. From Forbes 400 member to bowling league Jersey family man, he experiences two lives. When he realizes how shallow his life has been, he is desperate to keep the ho-hum we all take for granted.
I think women would love this because it is an intensely romantic movie, in the truest sense of the term. I think it would be wise for wives to have their husband watch it with them. After the movie, there will be a lot of opportunity to talk over tough subjects the film raises. It's a movie that can open wounds, but also provides a warm means to healing. It will make a man think, I know. It worked for me, and my wife is glad for it!

THE STORY: Nothing new: A ruthless, cold-hearted businessman named Jack Campbell (Nicolas Cage) gets a glimps how his life would have been if wouldn't have left his girlfriend Kate Reynolds (Tea Leoni) 13 years ago to start a career. So one morning he finds himself as a family man and.. well.. he begins to like it. Off course he is torn out of that illusion and realisez it would be great to see Kate again and live this life for real.

CAST: Nicolas Cage is perfect. He manages to carry the movie and keep the ballance between comedy and tragedy. We all know he's got the sadest eyes in Hollywood but he can also be extremely funny. Tea Leoni plays a likeable Kate Reynolds. She is the perfect wife for Nicolas Cage. There's a lot of chemistry between the two of them and you don't wanna be Jack Campbell if Katie is getting angry. Don Cheadle, who was brilliant in Traffic is reduced to a chliched African American who goves Jack the glimps of the what if world.

WRITING/DIRECTING: This could have been such a sappy romantic movie but it actualy touched me on several levels and warmed my heart. The combination of comedy (which sometimes is a bit too over the top) and Drama works pretty well and you begin to ask those famous questions to yourself. What if, what if.. Brett Rattner.. well, I couldn't believe that after two mediocre buddy movies (Rush Hour and Money talks) he'd be able to direct a serious movie. He did a great job. My favourite shot is when Cage walks his dog. Also the images have a warm feeling to them which adds to the story.

THE DVD:Making of, Deleted scenes, hillarious outtakes, director/producer/writer commentaries. All you could ask for. But what makes this DVD an absolute winner is the isolated music score with commentary by Danny Elfman, who I would hire if I would ever do a Christmas movie...

ALL IN ALL: I guess this movie is a little bit corny but that kind of corny that touches you and feels real. Great performances and an interesting story. The only problem are some bad jokes.. but that's all. See it at Christmas time with your loved ones..

If, like me, you find most Hollywood "love" stories about as warm and romantic as a cold sleepless night in Seattle, then you're in for a surprise. Not since Casablanca have I enjoyed a love story as much, and though they both end at the airport, the similarity ends there. This one is about marriage, family, and the connections and sacrifices that make marriage, parenthood and yes, love, worthwhile.

Nicolas Cage plays a harried but driven Wall Street executive playboy who wakes one day to find himself trapped in a life he never wanted, married to the woman he abandoned years ago. It's a living nightmare at first, but the harder he tries to escape it, the more he begins to see that there are values and rewards that he somehow missed in his previous executive penthouse lifestyle. By the end of the movie, he's learned a lesson he will never forget.

An unexplainable fantasy in the tradition of "Groundhog Day", you soon find yourself accepting the unexplainable, even as the protagonist himself realizes there is no easy escape from his new reality, and learns to work within it's framework. After all, life throws all of us some unexpected "curves", and like the protagonist in this modern day Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Suburban Bowling League, we can become better people by accepting and embracing the crazy things life puts us through in the name of love. Chalk one up for old-fashioned family values in a feel-good movie with a message, served up without the sappy cliches.

Put the kids to bed early (The Family Man deals with some adult issues, and much as I enjoyed it, it would need a little editing before I would consider it a family film!), and just the two of you watch this one together with a bowl of popcorn and a glass of wine - you'll be glad you did!

"The Family Man" is a Hollywood fantasy that has been done in variation many times in the past. What makes this one so different, in my opinion, is that it speaks to husbands today about what we so easily forget. Wealth, influence, power, sex, adultery, etc.... all the things men fantasize for, are shown for what they really are when slapped in the face by an eye opening "reality". It moved me as a man of 40 to consider how empty all those items of lust really are compared to a faithful wife, the hugs of a child, and the security only found in true friendship with another man. We so easily look past the reality because it seems so ho-hum compared to the fantasies we are bombarded with every day.
In this movie, we see all sides of this from the perspective of Jack Campbell. From Forbes 400 member to bowling league Jersey family man, he experiences two lives. When he realizes how shallow his life has been, he is desperate to keep the ho-hum we all take for granted.
I think women would love this because it is an intensely romantic movie, in the truest sense of the term. I think it would be wise for wives to have their husband watch it with them. After the movie, there will be a lot of opportunity to talk over tough subjects the film raises. It's a movie that can open wounds, but also provides a warm means to healing. It will make a man think, I know. It worked for me, and my wife is glad for it!

THE STORY: Nothing new: A ruthless, cold-hearted businessman named Jack Campbell (Nicolas Cage) gets a glimps how his life would have been if wouldn't have left his girlfriend Kate Reynolds (Tea Leoni) 13 years ago to start a career. So one morning he finds himself as a family man and.. well.. he begins to like it. Off course he is torn out of that illusion and realisez it would be great to see Kate again and live this life for real.

CAST: Nicolas Cage is perfect. He manages to carry the movie and keep the ballance between comedy and tragedy. We all know he's got the sadest eyes in Hollywood but he can also be extremely funny. Tea Leoni plays a likeable Kate Reynolds. She is the perfect wife for Nicolas Cage. There's a lot of chemistry between the two of them and you don't wanna be Jack Campbell if Katie is getting angry. Don Cheadle, who was brilliant in Traffic is reduced to a chliched African American who goves Jack the glimps of the what if world.

WRITING/DIRECTING: This could have been such a sappy romantic movie but it actualy touched me on several levels and warmed my heart. The combination of comedy (which sometimes is a bit too over the top) and Drama works pretty well and you begin to ask those famous questions to yourself. What if, what if.. Brett Rattner.. well, I couldn't believe that after two mediocre buddy movies (Rush Hour and Money talks) he'd be able to direct a serious movie. He did a great job. My favourite shot is when Cage walks his dog. Also the images have a warm feeling to them which adds to the story.

THE DVD:Making of, Deleted scenes, hillarious outtakes, director/producer/writer commentaries. All you could ask for. But what makes this DVD an absolute winner is the isolated music score with commentary by Danny Elfman, who I would hire if I would ever do a Christmas movie...

ALL IN ALL: I guess this movie is a little bit corny but that kind of corny that touches you and feels real. Great performances and an interesting story. The only problem are some bad jokes.. but that's all. See it at Christmas time with your loved ones..

If, like me, you find most Hollywood "love" stories about as warm and romantic as a cold sleepless night in Seattle, then you're in for a surprise. Not since Casablanca have I enjoyed a love story as much, and though they both end at the airport, the similarity ends there. This one is about marriage, family, and the connections and sacrifices that make marriage, parenthood and yes, love, worthwhile.

Nicolas Cage plays a harried but driven Wall Street executive playboy who wakes one day to find himself trapped in a life he never wanted, married to the woman he abandoned years ago. It's a living nightmare at first, but the harder he tries to escape it, the more he begins to see that there are values and rewards that he somehow missed in his previous executive penthouse lifestyle. By the end of the movie, he's learned a lesson he will never forget.

An unexplainable fantasy in the tradition of "Groundhog Day", you soon find yourself accepting the unexplainable, even as the protagonist himself realizes there is no easy escape from his new reality, and learns to work within it's framework. After all, life throws all of us some unexpected "curves", and like the protagonist in this modern day Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Suburban Bowling League, we can become better people by accepting and embracing the crazy things life puts us through in the name of love. Chalk one up for old-fashioned family values in a feel-good movie with a message, served up without the sappy cliches.

Put the kids to bed early (The Family Man deals with some adult issues, and much as I enjoyed it, it would need a little editing before I would consider it a family film!), and just the two of you watch this one together with a bowl of popcorn and a glass of wine - you'll be glad you did!

"The Family Man" is a Hollywood fantasy that has been done in variation many times in the past. What makes this one so different, in my opinion, is that it speaks to husbands today about what we so easily forget. Wealth, influence, power, sex, adultery, etc.... all the things men fantasize for, are shown for what they really are when slapped in the face by an eye opening "reality". It moved me as a man of 40 to consider how empty all those items of lust really are compared to a faithful wife, the hugs of a child, and the security only found in true friendship with another man. We so easily look past the reality because it seems so ho-hum compared to the fantasies we are bombarded with every day.
In this movie, we see all sides of this from the perspective of Jack Campbell. From Forbes 400 member to bowling league Jersey family man, he experiences two lives. When he realizes how shallow his life has been, he is desperate to keep the ho-hum we all take for granted.
I think women would love this because it is an intensely romantic movie, in the truest sense of the term. I think it would be wise for wives to have their husband watch it with them. After the movie, there will be a lot of opportunity to talk over tough subjects the film raises. It's a movie that can open wounds, but also provides a warm means to healing. It will make a man think, I know. It worked for me, and my wife is glad for it!

THE STORY: Nothing new: A ruthless, cold-hearted businessman named Jack Campbell (Nicolas Cage) gets a glimps how his life would have been if wouldn't have left his girlfriend Kate Reynolds (Tea Leoni) 13 years ago to start a career. So one morning he finds himself as a family man and.. well.. he begins to like it. Off course he is torn out of that illusion and realisez it would be great to see Kate again and live this life for real.

CAST: Nicolas Cage is perfect. He manages to carry the movie and keep the ballance between comedy and tragedy. We all know he's got the sadest eyes in Hollywood but he can also be extremely funny. Tea Leoni plays a likeable Kate Reynolds. She is the perfect wife for Nicolas Cage. There's a lot of chemistry between the two of them and you don't wanna be Jack Campbell if Katie is getting angry. Don Cheadle, who was brilliant in Traffic is reduced to a chliched African American who goves Jack the glimps of the what if world.

WRITING/DIRECTING: This could have been such a sappy romantic movie but it actualy touched me on several levels and warmed my heart. The combination of comedy (which sometimes is a bit too over the top) and Drama works pretty well and you begin to ask those famous questions to yourself. What if, what if.. Brett Rattner.. well, I couldn't believe that after two mediocre buddy movies (Rush Hour and Money talks) he'd be able to direct a serious movie. He did a great job. My favourite shot is when Cage walks his dog. Also the images have a warm feeling to them which adds to the story.

THE DVD:Making of, Deleted scenes, hillarious outtakes, director/producer/writer commentaries. All you could ask for. But what makes this DVD an absolute winner is the isolated music score with commentary by Danny Elfman, who I would hire if I would ever do a Christmas movie...

ALL IN ALL: I guess this movie is a little bit corny but that kind of corny that touches you and feels real. Great performances and an interesting story. The only problem are some bad jokes.. but that's all. See it at Christmas time with your loved ones..

If, like me, you find most Hollywood "love" stories about as warm and romantic as a cold sleepless night in Seattle, then you're in for a surprise. Not since Casablanca have I enjoyed a love story as much, and though they both end at the airport, the similarity ends there. This one is about marriage, family, and the connections and sacrifices that make marriage, parenthood and yes, love, worthwhile.

Nicolas Cage plays a harried but driven Wall Street executive playboy who wakes one day to find himself trapped in a life he never wanted, married to the woman he abandoned years ago. It's a living nightmare at first, but the harder he tries to escape it, the more he begins to see that there are values and rewards that he somehow missed in his previous executive penthouse lifestyle. By the end of the movie, he's learned a lesson he will never forget.

An unexplainable fantasy in the tradition of "Groundhog Day", you soon find yourself accepting the unexplainable, even as the protagonist himself realizes there is no easy escape from his new reality, and learns to work within it's framework. After all, life throws all of us some unexpected "curves", and like the protagonist in this modern day Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Suburban Bowling League, we can become better people by accepting and embracing the crazy things life puts us through in the name of love. Chalk one up for old-fashioned family values in a feel-good movie with a message, served up without the sappy cliches.

Put the kids to bed early (The Family Man deals with some adult issues, and much as I enjoyed it, it would need a little editing before I would consider it a family film!), and just the two of you watch this one together with a bowl of popcorn and a glass of wine - you'll be glad you did!

"The Family Man" is a Hollywood fantasy that has been done in variation many times in the past. What makes this one so different, in my opinion, is that it speaks to husbands today about what we so easily forget. Wealth, influence, power, sex, adultery, etc.... all the things men fantasize for, are shown for what they really are when slapped in the face by an eye opening "reality". It moved me as a man of 40 to consider how empty all those items of lust really are compared to a faithful wife, the hugs of a child, and the security only found in true friendship with another man. We so easily look past the reality because it seems so ho-hum compared to the fantasies we are bombarded with every day.
In this movie, we see all sides of this from the perspective of Jack Campbell. From Forbes 400 member to bowling league Jersey family man, he experiences two lives. When he realizes how shallow his life has been, he is desperate to keep the ho-hum we all take for granted.
I think women would love this because it is an intensely romantic movie, in the truest sense of the term. I think it would be wise for wives to have their husband watch it with them. After the movie, there will be a lot of opportunity to talk over tough subjects the film raises. It's a movie that can open wounds, but also provides a warm means to healing. It will make a man think, I know. It worked for me, and my wife is glad for it!

This is a piece of junk that smells like TYPICAl hollywood from its very first few seconds. I can't stand watching movies so set out to impress, and so devoid of any emotionality as this. But, what completely shatters whatever hope you have left of the film, is the acting. Cage displays some of the most blatant, and pathetic overacting I have seen in my entire life.At times, watching his overacting was almost funny, but at times it was just gruesome. Shue just seems detached. See, the problem with all these so-called actors, is that I can actually see them acting. The plot is also riduculous. How completely gone do you have to be to agree to let a man you supposedly have feelings for "drink himself to death"??

The screenplay, direction, and fabulous performances make this film worth 5 stars! I've watched it at least five or six times, and haven't started getting tired of it yet.

The story in a shot glass: An out of control alcoholic (Ben) hits bottom, decides move from LA to Las Vegas to commit slow suicide, but finds love and some closure to his life when he meets Sera. Sera is a street wise yet hopelessly co-dependent (first to her abusive pimp, then to Ben) hooker, who finds a glimpse of self worth when she learns to love and receive it in return. Sort of a gritty, street smart "Beauty and the Beast" but without the fairy tale ending.

Cage is outstanding as Ben, the alcoholic in the hopeless, final stages of his disease. He has the physical attributes down pat, from the shaking and glazed over facial expressions to the slow motion, understated weaving of an alcoholic with years of built up tolerance to the drug. Cage's Best Actor Academy Award is well deserved, but Shue is even better (she got robbed by not winning also). The pain showing behind the smiles she forces seems completely real, as she watches Ben slowly kill himself. She is torn between wanting Ben to get help and the fear she will lose him emotionally as well as physically if she pushes him to end his self destruction. In the end, they just choose to love each other despite the desperate circumstances of their relationship and the inevitable outcome.

While others described the ending as depressing (it is), there is closure; Ben gets what he wants, an end to his alcoholic suffering, and you get the sense Sera will grow stronger and develop some sense of self worth from the experience of learning to love, and learning to let go.

This film is definitely not for everyone. If you are the Harry Potter/Lord of the Rings type, you probably won't get it, let alone appreciate or enjoy the film. If you lean more toward "American Beauty" or "Fight Club", this is a must for your collection.

Best quote(Sera): "Keep talking Ben, between the 101 proof breath and occasional drool, some interesting words fall out of your mouth."

"Leaving Las Vegas" is a dark and tragic film that shows you how low you can fall and just how bad things can get. It portrays a dead-on picture of alcoholism and what exactly one goes through when they've hit rock bottom. As tragic as it is, this is a very beautiful and well-done film that keeps your attention to the bitter end.

Ben Sanderson (Nicholas Cage) is an alcoholic who has nothing left to live for but the very booze that seems to be the only happiness he can find. His friends want nothing to do with him and women are disgusted by him. After being let go from his job, Ben burns all of his possessions and moves to Las Vegas, where his only plan is to drink himself to death. In a short amount of time he meets Sera (Elisabeth Shue), a lonely hooker who has been through it all. An unexpected bond is formed between the two and love falls upon them that can only end in tragedy.

Boy, was this a hard movie to watch, but it was so well-done and executed. You are able to sympathize with both Ben and Sera, despite the paths they have chosen. Nicholas Cage was amazing and brilliant. No wonder why he won an Academy Award for his performance. You really buy into the fact that he is this sad character who wants nothing more but to destroy himself by the only thing that can bring him some sense of false happiness. Shue is also terrific in her role and should be applauded as well. The two are explosive as a team and can really bring the house down.

The DVD is fair; nothing too special. You can have your choice of either watching the movie in widescreen or full screen. The picture for the most part looks good; not the best, but good. The main special feature this DVD offers is a trailer for the film and a bonus secret page. It would be nice if they decided to re-release this in a more superior version.

"Leaving Las Vegas" is drama at its best. It's heartbreaking, but at the same time is satisfying. It's emotionally charged from start to finish. The writing is poetic, the acting is electric, and the directing is fantastic. Be warned, this is not a "feel-good" movie. It's a portrait of harsh reality and it doesn't go easy on you for a second. If you want a powerhouse drama that will keep you emotionally involved, this is the one for you. A terrific and amazing film on every front.

This is a piece of junk that smells like TYPICAl hollywood from its very first few seconds. I can't stand watching movies so set out to impress, and so devoid of any emotionality as this. But, what completely shatters whatever hope you have left of the film, is the acting. Cage displays some of the most blatant, and pathetic overacting I have seen in my entire life.At times, watching his overacting was almost funny, but at times it was just gruesome. Shue just seems detached. See, the problem with all these so-called actors, is that I can actually see them acting. The plot is also riduculous. How completely gone do you have to be to agree to let a man you supposedly have feelings for "drink himself to death"??

The screenplay, direction, and fabulous performances make this film worth 5 stars! I've watched it at least five or six times, and haven't started getting tired of it yet.

The story in a shot glass: An out of control alcoholic (Ben) hits bottom, decides move from LA to Las Vegas to commit slow suicide, but finds love and some closure to his life when he meets Sera. Sera is a street wise yet hopelessly co-dependent (first to her abusive pimp, then to Ben) hooker, who finds a glimpse of self worth when she learns to love and receive it in return. Sort of a gritty, street smart "Beauty and the Beast" but without the fairy tale ending.

Cage is outstanding as Ben, the alcoholic in the hopeless, final stages of his disease. He has the physical attributes down pat, from the shaking and glazed over facial expressions to the slow motion, understated weaving of an alcoholic with years of built up tolerance to the drug. Cage's Best Actor Academy Award is well deserved, but Shue is even better (she got robbed by not winning also). The pain showing behind the smiles she forces seems completely real, as she watches Ben slowly kill himself. She is torn between wanting Ben to get help and the fear she will lose him emotionally as well as physically if she pushes him to end his self destruction. In the end, they just choose to love each other despite the desperate circumstances of their relationship and the inevitable outcome.

While others described the ending as depressing (it is), there is closure; Ben gets what he wants, an end to his alcoholic suffering, and you get the sense Sera will grow stronger and develop some sense of self worth from the experience of learning to love, and learning to let go.

This film is definitely not for everyone. If you are the Harry Potter/Lord of the Rings type, you probably won't get it, let alone appreciate or enjoy the film. If you lean more toward "American Beauty" or "Fight Club", this is a must for your collection.

Best quote(Sera): "Keep talking Ben, between the 101 proof breath and occasional drool, some interesting words fall out of your mouth."

"Leaving Las Vegas" is a dark and tragic film that shows you how low you can fall and just how bad things can get. It portrays a dead-on picture of alcoholism and what exactly one goes through when they've hit rock bottom. As tragic as it is, this is a very beautiful and well-done film that keeps your attention to the bitter end.

Ben Sanderson (Nicholas Cage) is an alcoholic who has nothing left to live for but the very booze that seems to be the only happiness he can find. His friends want nothing to do with him and women are disgusted by him. After being let go from his job, Ben burns all of his possessions and moves to Las Vegas, where his only plan is to drink himself to death. In a short amount of time he meets Sera (Elisabeth Shue), a lonely hooker who has been through it all. An unexpected bond is formed between the two and love falls upon them that can only end in tragedy.

Boy, was this a hard movie to watch, but it was so well-done and executed. You are able to sympathize with both Ben and Sera, despite the paths they have chosen. Nicholas Cage was amazing and brilliant. No wonder why he won an Academy Award for his performance. You really buy into the fact that he is this sad character who wants nothing more but to destroy himself by the only thing that can bring him some sense of false happiness. Shue is also terrific in her role and should be applauded as well. The two are explosive as a team and can really bring the house down.

The DVD is fair; nothing too special. You can have your choice of either watching the movie in widescreen or full screen. The picture for the most part looks good; not the best, but good. The main special feature this DVD offers is a trailer for the film and a bonus secret page. It would be nice if they decided to re-release this in a more superior version.

"Leaving Las Vegas" is drama at its best. It's heartbreaking, but at the same time is satisfying. It's emotionally charged from start to finish. The writing is poetic, the acting is electric, and the directing is fantastic. Be warned, this is not a "feel-good" movie. It's a portrait of harsh reality and it doesn't go easy on you for a second. If you want a powerhouse drama that will keep you emotionally involved, this is the one for you. A terrific and amazing film on every front.

This movie was completely idiotic. The entire idea of the angels not being able to feel was mishandled (see the "What does a pear taste like?" scene. How is someone who could never taste supposed to know what "sugary sand" tastes like? But Cage's character just nods. Terrible.) The "plot twist" was ridiculous. And yes, the angels do look ominous. Meg Ryan was miscast as a heart surgeon. This is simply not worth watching. However, as a result of this crappy movie, I have been introduced to Wim Wender's version, which I will check out as it sounds far superior. The one star is for that.

That's it! I will not let this weakness go any further.
This movie is responsible for the downfall of the human race. This movie, along with Wings Of Desire, Titanic, Hope Floats, My Best Friend's Wedding, and all those others are good examples of how soft the human race has become. Any movie that is a love story is a movie of weakness, because love is weakness too. The strong finds ways to survive while the weak perish. This movie makes you cry, because it's weakness. As I said, the weak perish, and the strong survive. These movies are not for a warrior!

"City of Angels" opens up the doors of possibility while reflecting upon the realities of life. Every day we walk upon the earth, and most of us move about oblivious to the higher powers that guide us. In the movie, angels are everywhere, mostly unseen.One of the most profound aspects of this film is the portrayal of every range of human emotion, from laughter to grief, love to desperation. Nicolas Cage excels in his role as Seth, the unseen protector, whose desire is not just to observe, but to experience, life.Meg Ryan's Dr. Maggie Rice is driven, but struggles with the tenderness underneath. She feels she must be granite for her colleagues and patients alike, but inside she battles the reality of having emotions and reactions to them.This movie will make you laugh and cry, and if you contemplate its events, you will find that life is as it should be....maybe not fair, but it is real.May the angels watch over you.....

Although it's very difficult for me to give a bad review for any movie starring John Malcovich, I must make an exception for "Con Air." This is hands-down one of the most absurd, implausible "action" movies to ever exist. I can't see why an actor of Malcovich's caliber would lower himself to star in this movie. Even he can't save it despite his always-reliable performance.

"Con Air" is one of those movies that appeal to viewers who either have very low expectations in an action movie or are only interested in seeing things blowing up. But for those of you who want more, look elsewhere. What makes "Con Air" so bad? Here you go:

-The premise of the movie is a plot hole. Nicholas Cage's character would have never been found guilty of killing that thug; he was clearly acting in self defense, outnumbered and protecting himself and his wife. When a plot hole is the foundation of a movie you know it's going nowhere.
-One-dimensional, stereotypical bottom-of-the-barrel characters so vile that you end up not caring who lives or dies.
-Cage's unconvincing, forced Southern accent.
-A script so bad that it actually makes certain scenes funny, when I doubt that was the intention.
-The final scene where Malcovich is killed is so over-the-top and ridiculous that you wonder if you're watching an action movie or a circus performance. I have no problem with suspending my disbelief, but come on.

Don't waste your time, folks. If you want to see an action flick with Nicholas Cage watch "The Rock." While also formulatic, at least it has an intriguing plot, good acting, descent script and action sequences that don't insult your intelligence.

Con Air is a good action film and several things keep it alive. One is acting. John Malkovich is good as Cyrus "the Virus" Grissom, who claims he's killed more people than cancer. John Cusack is in good form as U.S. Marshal Vince Larkin, who owns the plane the criminals take over, named "the Jailbird". Nicolas Cage delivers one of his best performances as Cameron Poe, a decorated military hero who is catching a ride home after being in prison for 8 years for defending his wife in a bar fight. Other good performances were by Steve Buscemi as serial killer Garland Greene and Ving Rhames (Mission:Impossible) as Nathan "Diamond Dog" Jones. The musical score was very good. There are a few plotholes but hey, there aren't too many movies that don't have a few plotholes here and there. Another good thing is action. Most of the action on board the plane is hand-to-hand combat. Probably the best action scene in the movie is where the criminals stop to get a new plane. U.S. troops attack them in a long and great gunfight. The other action sequence is when Cusack and Cage chase Cyrus on motorcycles through a tunnel in Las Vegas. It is very humorous when the plane is crashing and Garland Greene is singing "He's got the whole world in His hands". At the Academy Awards Con Air was nominated for two things:Best Sound and Best Original Song. It did not win either. Though Con Air may be a level below Crimson Tide, The Rock, and Air Force One, it's still a great action film

Wow. This is a truly amazing movie. Sadly, many people will probably first read the reviews of this excellent film, and only pick it up when looking for a brainless action-fest. I think it has gotten to the point where most hollywood critics dismiss movies with high-budget stunts as having nothing else to offer. Con Air definately does. While maybe not boasting an all-star cast, the actors featured are definately at the top of their trade, and you'll recognize them from many other features. Nicholas Cage was, as always, amazing, though he didn't really take control of the camera this time. Colm Meaney and John Cusack had their own impressive side to the plot, as well as the many wonderfully deep characters who played the convicts. Ving Rhames and Steve Buscemi stood out to me, but there was no sub-par acting. When it comes to music, there was an excellent score that accurately portrayed the emotion of each scene. Whether it be a bloody action sequence or the emotional re-uniting of Cameron Poe (cage) and his wife, Con Air delivers. For what the movie is branded as, Con Air has some of the biggest and loudest stunts and action sequences. You won't fall asleep while watching it. There is quite a bit of humor inserted throughout the film that may be a bit of a cliche at times, but is totally hilarious when breaking up some of the more stressful scenes. 5 out of 5. This movie has everything. You won't be disappointed. Possibly my favorite movie all-time.

Although it's very difficult for me to give a bad review for any movie starring John Malcovich, I must make an exception for "Con Air." This is hands-down one of the most absurd, implausible "action" movies to ever exist. I can't see why an actor of Malcovich's caliber would lower himself to star in this movie. Even he can't save it despite his always-reliable performance.

"Con Air" is one of those movies that appeal to viewers who either have very low expectations in an action movie or are only interested in seeing things blowing up. But for those of you who want more, look elsewhere. What makes "Con Air" so bad? Here you go:

-The premise of the movie is a plot hole. Nicholas Cage's character would have never been found guilty of killing that thug; he was clearly acting in self defense, outnumbered and protecting himself and his wife. When a plot hole is the foundation of a movie you know it's going nowhere.
-One-dimensional, stereotypical bottom-of-the-barrel characters so vile that you end up not caring who lives or dies.
-Cage's unconvincing, forced Southern accent.
-A script so bad that it actually makes certain scenes funny, when I doubt that was the intention.
-The final scene where Malcovich is killed is so over-the-top and ridiculous that you wonder if you're watching an action movie or a circus performance. I have no problem with suspending my disbelief, but come on.

Don't waste your time, folks. If you want to see an action flick with Nicholas Cage watch "The Rock." While also formulatic, at least it has an intriguing plot, good acting, descent script and action sequences that don't insult your intelligence.

Con Air is a good action film and several things keep it alive. One is acting. John Malkovich is good as Cyrus "the Virus" Grissom, who claims he's killed more people than cancer. John Cusack is in good form as U.S. Marshal Vince Larkin, who owns the plane the criminals take over, named "the Jailbird". Nicolas Cage delivers one of his best performances as Cameron Poe, a decorated military hero who is catching a ride home after being in prison for 8 years for defending his wife in a bar fight. Other good performances were by Steve Buscemi as serial killer Garland Greene and Ving Rhames (Mission:Impossible) as Nathan "Diamond Dog" Jones. The musical score was very good. There are a few plotholes but hey, there aren't too many movies that don't have a few plotholes here and there. Another good thing is action. Most of the action on board the plane is hand-to-hand combat. Probably the best action scene in the movie is where the criminals stop to get a new plane. U.S. troops attack them in a long and great gunfight. The other action sequence is when Cusack and Cage chase Cyrus on motorcycles through a tunnel in Las Vegas. It is very humorous when the plane is crashing and Garland Greene is singing "He's got the whole world in His hands". At the Academy Awards Con Air was nominated for two things:Best Sound and Best Original Song. It did not win either. Though Con Air may be a level below Crimson Tide, The Rock, and Air Force One, it's still a great action film

Wow. This is a truly amazing movie. Sadly, many people will probably first read the reviews of this excellent film, and only pick it up when looking for a brainless action-fest. I think it has gotten to the point where most hollywood critics dismiss movies with high-budget stunts as having nothing else to offer. Con Air definately does. While maybe not boasting an all-star cast, the actors featured are definately at the top of their trade, and you'll recognize them from many other features. Nicholas Cage was, as always, amazing, though he didn't really take control of the camera this time. Colm Meaney and John Cusack had their own impressive side to the plot, as well as the many wonderfully deep characters who played the convicts. Ving Rhames and Steve Buscemi stood out to me, but there was no sub-par acting. When it comes to music, there was an excellent score that accurately portrayed the emotion of each scene. Whether it be a bloody action sequence or the emotional re-uniting of Cameron Poe (cage) and his wife, Con Air delivers. For what the movie is branded as, Con Air has some of the biggest and loudest stunts and action sequences. You won't fall asleep while watching it. There is quite a bit of humor inserted throughout the film that may be a bit of a cliche at times, but is totally hilarious when breaking up some of the more stressful scenes. 5 out of 5. This movie has everything. You won't be disappointed. Possibly my favorite movie all-time.

Although it's very difficult for me to give a bad review for any movie starring John Malcovich, I must make an exception for "Con Air." This is hands-down one of the most absurd, implausible "action" movies to ever exist. I can't see why an actor of Malcovich's caliber would lower himself to star in this movie. Even he can't save it despite his always-reliable performance.

"Con Air" is one of those movies that appeal to viewers who either have very low expectations in an action movie or are only interested in seeing things blowing up. But for those of you who want more, look elsewhere. What makes "Con Air" so bad? Here you go:

-The premise of the movie is a plot hole. Nicholas Cage's character would have never been found guilty of killing that thug; he was clearly acting in self defense, outnumbered and protecting himself and his wife. When a plot hole is the foundation of a movie you know it's going nowhere.
-One-dimensional, stereotypical bottom-of-the-barrel characters so vile that you end up not caring who lives or dies.
-Cage's unconvincing, forced Southern accent.
-A script so bad that it actually makes certain scenes funny, when I doubt that was the intention.
-The final scene where Malcovich is killed is so over-the-top and ridiculous that you wonder if you're watching an action movie or a circus performance. I have no problem with suspending my disbelief, but come on.

Don't waste your time, folks. If you want to see an action flick with Nicholas Cage watch "The Rock." While also formulatic, at least it has an intriguing plot, good acting, descent script and action sequences that don't insult your intelligence.

Con Air is a good action film and several things keep it alive. One is acting. John Malkovich is good as Cyrus "the Virus" Grissom, who claims he's killed more people than cancer. John Cusack is in good form as U.S. Marshal Vince Larkin, who owns the plane the criminals take over, named "the Jailbird". Nicolas Cage delivers one of his best performances as Cameron Poe, a decorated military hero who is catching a ride home after being in prison for 8 years for defending his wife in a bar fight. Other good performances were by Steve Buscemi as serial killer Garland Greene and Ving Rhames (Mission:Impossible) as Nathan "Diamond Dog" Jones. The musical score was very good. There are a few plotholes but hey, there aren't too many movies that don't have a few plotholes here and there. Another good thing is action. Most of the action on board the plane is hand-to-hand combat. Probably the best action scene in the movie is where the criminals stop to get a new plane. U.S. troops attack them in a long and great gunfight. The other action sequence is when Cusack and Cage chase Cyrus on motorcycles through a tunnel in Las Vegas. It is very humorous when the plane is crashing and Garland Greene is singing "He's got the whole world in His hands". At the Academy Awards Con Air was nominated for two things:Best Sound and Best Original Song. It did not win either. Though Con Air may be a level below Crimson Tide, The Rock, and Air Force One, it's still a great action film

Wow. This is a truly amazing movie. Sadly, many people will probably first read the reviews of this excellent film, and only pick it up when looking for a brainless action-fest. I think it has gotten to the point where most hollywood critics dismiss movies with high-budget stunts as having nothing else to offer. Con Air definately does. While maybe not boasting an all-star cast, the actors featured are definately at the top of their trade, and you'll recognize them from many other features. Nicholas Cage was, as always, amazing, though he didn't really take control of the camera this time. Colm Meaney and John Cusack had their own impressive side to the plot, as well as the many wonderfully deep characters who played the convicts. Ving Rhames and Steve Buscemi stood out to me, but there was no sub-par acting. When it comes to music, there was an excellent score that accurately portrayed the emotion of each scene. Whether it be a bloody action sequence or the emotional re-uniting of Cameron Poe (cage) and his wife, Con Air delivers. For what the movie is branded as, Con Air has some of the biggest and loudest stunts and action sequences. You won't fall asleep while watching it. There is quite a bit of humor inserted throughout the film that may be a bit of a cliche at times, but is totally hilarious when breaking up some of the more stressful scenes. 5 out of 5. This movie has everything. You won't be disappointed. Possibly my favorite movie all-time.