Most people don't think that Nicholas Cage is a great actor. That's because most people think of him as the star of such high-class fare as Ghost Rider and National Treasure. But this man has done other work that you may not have seen. He's shown real talent and versatility in his other work.
His break-out year, in my consideration, was 1987. That year, he gave us two of the great characters in cinema history. Both were totally different from one another, both had different accents, and both were incredible performances.
The first was his role as H.I. McDonough in Raising Arizona. This early Coen Brothers film may be one of their best, and certainly their funniest. And Cage shows that he really has what it takes to do comedy. His haircut alone is hilarious. His character seems to be the ultimate satire on white trash America.
Cher got a lot of attention that year for Moonstruck because she won an Oscar. But in my opinion, Cage stole the show in that movie, giving his second great performance of the year. He plays a heartbroken Italian baker who loves opera and has a wooden hand.
In the last decade or so, Cage has given great performances in Adaptation, Leaving Las Vegas, and Matchstick Men. His role in Adaptation is my personal favorite. He plays the screenwriter of the film, struggling with his self-esteem. When I first saw it, I didn't feel as if I was actually watching Nicholas Cage. I felt like I was watching a completely different person.
I'm not the only one that thinks Nicholas Cage is a talented, great actor. He's earned a multitude of acting nominations and awards. Among them are Golden Globe nominations for his roles in Leaving Las Vegas, Adaptation, and Moonstruck. He walked away with the award for Leaving Las Vegas.
So don't be tempted to rent his latest bad movie the next time you're browsing Netflix. Try his more acclaimed roles and you'll see what I mean. - 15275
His break-out year, in my consideration, was 1987. That year, he gave us two of the great characters in cinema history. Both were totally different from one another, both had different accents, and both were incredible performances.
The first was his role as H.I. McDonough in Raising Arizona. This early Coen Brothers film may be one of their best, and certainly their funniest. And Cage shows that he really has what it takes to do comedy. His haircut alone is hilarious. His character seems to be the ultimate satire on white trash America.
Cher got a lot of attention that year for Moonstruck because she won an Oscar. But in my opinion, Cage stole the show in that movie, giving his second great performance of the year. He plays a heartbroken Italian baker who loves opera and has a wooden hand.
In the last decade or so, Cage has given great performances in Adaptation, Leaving Las Vegas, and Matchstick Men. His role in Adaptation is my personal favorite. He plays the screenwriter of the film, struggling with his self-esteem. When I first saw it, I didn't feel as if I was actually watching Nicholas Cage. I felt like I was watching a completely different person.
I'm not the only one that thinks Nicholas Cage is a talented, great actor. He's earned a multitude of acting nominations and awards. Among them are Golden Globe nominations for his roles in Leaving Las Vegas, Adaptation, and Moonstruck. He walked away with the award for Leaving Las Vegas.
So don't be tempted to rent his latest bad movie the next time you're browsing Netflix. Try his more acclaimed roles and you'll see what I mean. - 15275
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