I truly don't understand the completely unmerited 5.x score here. This movie I felt was made very well and the acting was excellent. Also, the way the story progressed, the filmmakers did a great job in not only entertaining us with Cage's unique performance, but also ratcheting up the suspense, Mystery, and intensity as time goes on.
I can't imagine what the hell people expect from a film these days, but at least for me personally a person who loves movies and has thousands of them, I saw absolutely nothing wrong with this one and found this one of the better ones I've seen of this type.
Also, not to give anything away, but let's just say there is MUCH more to this story than one may think, we'll leave it at that... : )
It is very well put together, directed, and written. Basically, this film is a must for those who enjoy a really well executed story with continually building suspense and some nice twists and turns.
I read one reviewer who stated that he felt the actor playing the main guy opposite Cage was somewhat plain. I wonder if this person watched the entire film because yes, at first, I kind of thought the same thing. BUT... that just ties into the clever progressive Mystery as the story goes on.
Also too, this isn't just some superficial, tossed off role with Nicolas Cage just doing his 'unhinged' thing... Oh no... As the Mystery unfolds you begin to understand why he is acting this way.
A most engaging, way above average Mystery/Thriller, definitely a VERY solid '7', even more if you really enjoy Nicolas Cage's performances.
I can't imagine what the hell people expect from a film these days, but at least for me personally a person who loves movies and has thousands of them, I saw absolutely nothing wrong with this one and found this one of the better ones I've seen of this type.
Also, not to give anything away, but let's just say there is MUCH more to this story than one may think, we'll leave it at that... : )
It is very well put together, directed, and written. Basically, this film is a must for those who enjoy a really well executed story with continually building suspense and some nice twists and turns.
I read one reviewer who stated that he felt the actor playing the main guy opposite Cage was somewhat plain. I wonder if this person watched the entire film because yes, at first, I kind of thought the same thing. BUT... that just ties into the clever progressive Mystery as the story goes on.
Also too, this isn't just some superficial, tossed off role with Nicolas Cage just doing his 'unhinged' thing... Oh no... As the Mystery unfolds you begin to understand why he is acting this way.
A most engaging, way above average Mystery/Thriller, definitely a VERY solid '7', even more if you really enjoy Nicolas Cage's performances.