Nicolas Cage, whose surname is Coppola, is the nephew of Coppola, the world-famous director of films such as "The Godfather" and "Apocalypse Now". Surrounded by art since childhood, Cage became fascinated by books and music. It has also been his long-standing dream to become a movie actor at the same time. In order not to be shrouded in the reputation of Uncle Coppola, some rebellious Cage decided to have a personal identity, and finally settled on the name Cage. Cage is a natural actor, from the down-and-out literary youth to the superhero who saves the United States, he can perform the roles of great spanning perfectly. However, after successfully winning the Oscar statuette, Cage was once caught in the whirlpool of bad films, but no matter how bad the script was, he still tried his best to do his part, at least not because of his own performance. Now let us enter the world of this man with a sad look and a tired figure.
"Birdman", the first show of talent.
The story is based on a controversial and unusual novel published by William Houghton in 1978. Birdy is a nickname because Matthew always fantasizes about being a free bird. Cage plays Birdy's childhood friend, who constantly identifies with Birdy as he tries to save Birdy.
In the film, it is not difficult to see the youthful era experienced by young people in the early American films, and that generation has changed a little hysterically because of the Vietnam War, although BIRDY showed an unusual desire for flying as early as high school, and later on. Inextricably kinky in zoophilia with birds. Cage's performance was a blockbuster, and his acting talent also showed its edge.
"Escape from Las Vegas" is a success.
Based on John O'Brien's novel of the same name, the film tells the story of a frustrated playwright who goes to Las Vegas to drink and die. This is O'Brien's only work, and it also seems to be a summary and prophecy of O'Brien's life. Just a few days before the novel was published, he suddenly committed suicide without leaving any last words. Mike Figgis, a musician who was born as a writer, director and scorer, wrote a beautiful interlude in the film and played it himself. He used a limited cost to create a world of ecstasy and despair, and performed a shocking performance. Unchanging love.
In order to create this low-key and dark character, Cage drank wildly every day and kept visiting alcoholic patients in the hospital. Therefore, Nicolas Cage's acting skills were brought into full play in the film. His expression of the despair in the hearts of the characters is even more touching. He won the Golden Globe Award and the Academy Award for two best actor titles, and his deeply rooted performance added an endless tragic atmosphere to the film. And the success of the film also made Nicholas Cage won the Oscar affirmation in one fell swoop, as Cage said, "For a good role, I can put my soul into it!". This film not only allowed Cage to show his acting talent brilliantly, but also sprinkled flowers on his future movie road.
"Air Prison", a successful transformation.
After receiving a series of affirmations, Cage, who was never satisfied, began a transformation journey. In 1996, at the most glorious moment of his acting career, Cage collaborated with Michael Bay in "Breaking the Dead Island". After his first attempt at an action film, he was blessed by God again. Simon West has collaborated with "Prison in the Air" and with John Woo in "Changing Face" and a series of excellent works by first-line directors. Similarly, these works also branded Cage as an action movie actor, paving the way for a large number of bad movies in the future.
Prison in the Air lives up to its name and tells the thrilling series of battling crime that takes place on a plane carrying the FBI's most dangerous prisoners. Cage changed his image of the brain gate with severe hair loss, but became a muscular man with flowing long hair. Such a subversive change, like the thrilling explosion scene in the film, deeply stimulates the nerves of fans. Cage's transformation is so successful that it makes this man with a slightly thin body and such sad eyes in the future. Become the darling of action movies.
"City of Angels", angels come to earth.
After starring in a large number of action films, Cage began to be confused, and a work without any violent elements became his pursuit. At this moment, Dawn Steele, the producer who acquired the filming rights for the adaptation of "Under the Berlin Sky", found Cage, and in 1998, "City of Angels", the best example of this emotionally controlled film, was born.
"City of Angels" tells a unique love story that showcases the elusiveness of attraction, passion and love. Maggie is human, Seth is elf; Maggie's job is to save lives, and Seth's job is to guide souls to heaven, they are in two worlds and can't stop longing for each other.
In the film, Angel Seth moved countless fans and became the most special and meaningful role in Cage's acting career. Cage's performance once again penetrated the flesh and blood of the audience and penetrated into the bone marrow. Personally, I think this role is the most important. Close to the soul of Nicolas Cage himself, since then, fans have given him a new nickname - Cage the Great.
Years change, time does not wait. The veteran Cage the Great took over relatively inferior works such as "Bangkok Killer" and "Bad Lieutenant" due to economic reasons. But there are also amazing performances in films such as "National Treasure", "Weatherman" and "Lord of War". The script is often the premise that most determines the success or failure of the work, and the confused Cage may also begin to realize this. At one point, I started to selectively avoid plays that were really rotten to the core. But Cage, who has known his destiny, still maintains a kind of dedication and pursuit of performance, and such a performance is still worthy of his title of Cage the Great.
Whether he is a box-office poison or an Oscar winner, the king of good movies or a bad movie professional, the familiar melancholy eyes and tired figure have never left the attention of fans. Nicolas Cage will always be an angel in the entertainment industry.
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