This next post was supposed to be reserved for Transformers 2 Rise of the Fallen but I just couldn't help but write about Nicolas Cage in both the roles he plays and the movies he plays the roles in. I've seen my fair share of bad movies and have never had the urge to walk out but after watching "Knowing" I wanted to do anything and I mean ANYTHING BUT continue watching the movie. Not only could Nicolas Cage not act but the movie was completely idiotic. It had potential with the trailers I've seen in the theaters but I knew it wasn't one I should waste $11 on . Once the movie started going (rented from blockbuster), I was immediately disappointed. The movie moved at such a slow pace I couldn't get into it. I wanted to see some action but it never came. And when it did, boy did it dissapoint. There's a New York subway scene that involves a train going off in a commotion causing a great amount of damage and if you've ever been on a New York subway you know that that's just completely absurd. Yes the ride can get bumpy but when was the last time you heard about a train going off track and demolishing a whole station? By the way who does he think hes fooling with his hair? He looked flat out ridiculous in Con Air going with the pre cornrowed Jerry Rice look. His hairline starts at the center of his head.
I'm not the only one who thinks negatively towards Nicolas Cage as I told my boy Youssef that he was going to be my next topic on my blog. I'm going to let Face Off, The Rock, Lord of War and Gone in 60 seconds slide but other than those 4 movies, what the hell were you thinking Nick? My boy Youssef also included Matchstick Men but I couldn't agree with him on that one. Those decent movies don't make up for Ghost Rider (which by the way in slated to come out with part 2), It Could Happen to You, Con Air, City of Angels, Family Man, Snake Eyes.... The list goes on and on.
I can understand that you need the money to buy "The Most Haunted House in America" and numerous Lamborghini's but shit man, the last role you played in which you were halfway decent was 2005 in Lord of War. I can only suggest one of two things, quit acting or stick to doing voiceovers so you can spare us and yourself the humilation.