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review was published in the "Beijing Youth Daily" If an "old friend of the Chinese people " is to be selected among Hollywood stars, then this person is not Nicholas Cage is none other than that, because he has not only made a large number of films in the past ten years, but also the frequency of introduction of films into the mainland is also very high. Almost an average of one or two every year to meet with Chinese audiences, no other Hollywood stars can match. However, in recent years, Cage has also been given the title of "Rotten Movie King" and "Box Office Poison" by Chinese movie fans. I can’t agree with this statement. Although he has been madly following the film due to the bankruptcy crisis in recent years, and his performances are relatively stylized, in general, he is still dedicated and earnest in shaping each character. Although the production level and scenes of the film are not High, but most of them are only "medium films" at best, not to the extent of "bad films". The recent release of "The Cloud of Robbery" is not bad. Although the scene is not as big as expected, it wins because of its tight rhythm, no coldness, and a certain entertainment effect.
Looking at the title and trailer, "The Cloud of Robbery" thought it was a theft film, but after watching the film, I found out that it was an action-chase film. The role of the theft plot is actually very limited, and there is no expectation of the high-tech equipment and the twists and turns of "Mission Impossible" and the dangerous burglary link, but it is relatively straightforward, whether it is the first stealing of dollars or The last gold stolen was done by stealing it, and it was caught by hand. It was not until the stolen that the police arrived late. In fact, Nicholas Cage saving his daughter is the real main line of the plot, but there is no shocking conspiracy and the ultimate boss, but Cage’s partner in the theft gang turned into a lunatic, so he kidnapped his daughter for extortion. Ransom plus revenge will limit Cage to ransom him 10 million dollars within 12 hours of his release from prison, otherwise he will tear the ticket. Therefore, most of the time in the film, Cage ran wildly against the clock. On the one hand, he tracked down his daughter's whereabouts, on the other hand, he got rid of the FBI's stalking, and on the other hand, he figured out the theft plan of 10 million US dollars. Action features, imperative rhythm and tension have become the source of entertainment tension. In addition to the exciting car chase scenes, the gun battles and explosions of traditional action movies are not prominent in this film, so there is no big scene. In other words, a series of car accidents caused by Cage in the film is already the biggest scene.
Although the investment level of Hollywood B-level movies can be seen from the money-saving scenes and action design, the film is not shoddy because of this, especially the entire chase scene is carried out in the background of the New Orleans Carnival. It took a lot of thought. The large floats passing by on the street, the carnival actors in all kinds of exotic costumes, and the hundreds of cheering crowds on the street all give the chase that takes place here a certain sense of freshness and personality, and the lively and crowded atmosphere is also Keeping the big villain kidnapping Cage's daughter undetected and Cage's repeated escape from the FBI provide a certain degree of rationality. As for the family drama elements of the father-daughter relationship between Cage and his daughter, it can be regarded as a signboard of "Cage Action Movies". Check out the "Soul Chariot 2", "Quest for Justice" and "Illegal" that he filmed in recent years. In the films such as Invasion and Furious Speed, Cage is either a husband or a dad. Action dramas are very closely related to family dramas. This may be because Cage’s current sense of age is suitable for family dramas, on the other hand, Kay With the aura of "Oscar actor", Qi is called the most capable of acting among Hollywood action stars. The interpretation of family dramas and family dramas is also more contagious and persuasive than the general "facial paralysis" of muscular men.
Finally, I would like to discuss some views on Cage's title of "Rotten Movie King". I think that whether it was action movies such as "Break into Death Island", "Prison in the Air", "Changing Face" starring Cage, or "Away from Casino", "City of Angels" and other literary movies, they were all classics in the hearts of movie fans. He is also one of the few Hollywood stars who have made outstanding achievements in both commercial and artistic aspects. How come they have become more and more popular in recent years. Not only has he never achieved a breakthrough in acting skills, he has basically no chance with large-scale productions. ? Mid- and low-cost commercial films are endless. The gap in audience expectations and the aesthetic fatigue caused by crazy filming, plus two or three bad films such as "Witch Season" and "Soul Chariot 2" are disgusting, no wonder Chinese fans Will be given the title of "Rotten Movie King". However, in all fairness, apart from these two or three bad movies, Cage's films in recent years are only small in scenes and not hot enough. The overall production is actually not rough, and the plot is not that bad, far less than bad movies. There is even a CULT style of "Frenzy Speed" which is very exciting and enjoyable. The guest appearance in the word-of-mouth film "King of the Sea" is also good, and it is more appropriate to call it "the king of the movie". What's more interesting is that Cage and Simon West, the director of "The Mistakes of Heist", just made up a "shuangsha", because Simon West also embarked on a similar career decline curve with Cage. Back then, he directed "Prison in the Air", "The Secret of West Point", and "Tomb Raider" were all well-known commercial films, but then somehow they suddenly became weak in succession and could only direct "Cry Call" and "The Mechanic". This kind of small film, the only "Expendables 2" that can be regarded as a blockbuster, is only a famous star. From the scenes and plots, it seems that Simon West is as difficult as Nicholas Cage to "turn over." , From now on can only hang around in the mediocre movie "The Misunderstanding of Robbery".
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