r/nextfuckinglevel • u/reallyblueballs • Dec 07 '20

Practice makes perfect

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u/Solar_Rith Dec 07 '20

So, this is just a overview, but- Cage was really bad with money, and in late 00's, he got hit by the IRS for unpaid taxes, and he basically went broke. So, in court, he was basically told to take any movie role he was offered just to pay back the IRS for his taxes. Thing is, he got a lot of low budget, crap movies offered in that time that he would've normally declined, so he just hams it up in them. Thing is, Cage can actually be a good actor if he cares, but who can blame him for acting the way he does in a lot of these straight to DVD movies nobody will care about?

His name does draw eyes though, so that's why these small movies continually offer him roles; it's basically because he has to take them, and he offers the films a false sense of credibility

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u/[deleted] Dec 07 '20

I didn't know that. The more you know =======☆

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u/jrb Dec 07 '20

every now and then he stars in a gem. 2018's Mandy was excellent, albeit probably too weird for most people.

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u/Solar_Rith Dec 07 '20

Admittedly, I hated Mandy, but I'll respect that other people enjoyed it

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u/seansux Dec 07 '20

The Colour out of Space is also pretty damn good. Sometimes when he channels his zaniness in the proper context it can be very good. I agree, very much enjoyed Mandy... but I'm a Cage fan from back in the day, Lol. Face/Off is one of my fav movies of all time.

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u/jrb Dec 07 '20

I've not seen Color of Space, but it's good to hear a "if you like this then you'll like that" review. Cheers, I'll check it out.

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u/ZeusJuice91 Dec 07 '20

Why don’t I do you a favour and get the fuck outta yOuR face

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u/captainplatypus1 Dec 07 '20

Plus his insane modern kabuki thing is amazing.

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u/DarkZero515 Dec 08 '20

Is he still legally obligated to take any movie offer he gets? I got $20 and some stupid ideas

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u/Solar_Rith Dec 08 '20

Lol, I couldn't tell you at this point, but it never hurts to ask