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.
1987 was the magical year where Nicholas Cage came into his own. He gave two performances that in my humble opinion rank as two of my favorite movie characters ever.
The first was his performance as H.I. McDonough in the hilarious Raising Arizona. This early film may be one of the Coen Brothers' best. It defined their style that we've come to love and admire. And Cage is screaming funny with his goofy haircut and cartoonish antics. You can't help but love his trailer trash persona.
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 more recent years, he's continued to pick occasional gems to add to his filmography. He was amazing in Adaptation, Leaving Las Vegas, and Matchstick Men. His role as Charlie Kaufman, the screenwriter of Adaptation proves to me that this guy may be one of the best actors in the world.
It's not just my personal opinion that thinks Nicholas Cage is a talented, great actor. His portrayals in Leaving Las Vegas, Adaptation, and Moonstruck earned him Golden Globe nominations. He won the nomination for Leaving Las Vegas. And that is just the small tip of the many acting awards for which he was nominated and have won.
So next time you're at the video store and you're tempted to watch the latest dumb action flick by Cage, try one of his more serious roles and see what I mean. He's really quite talented. - 17943
1987 was the magical year where Nicholas Cage came into his own. He gave two performances that in my humble opinion rank as two of my favorite movie characters ever.
The first was his performance as H.I. McDonough in the hilarious Raising Arizona. This early film may be one of the Coen Brothers' best. It defined their style that we've come to love and admire. And Cage is screaming funny with his goofy haircut and cartoonish antics. You can't help but love his trailer trash persona.
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 more recent years, he's continued to pick occasional gems to add to his filmography. He was amazing in Adaptation, Leaving Las Vegas, and Matchstick Men. His role as Charlie Kaufman, the screenwriter of Adaptation proves to me that this guy may be one of the best actors in the world.
It's not just my personal opinion that thinks Nicholas Cage is a talented, great actor. His portrayals in Leaving Las Vegas, Adaptation, and Moonstruck earned him Golden Globe nominations. He won the nomination for Leaving Las Vegas. And that is just the small tip of the many acting awards for which he was nominated and have won.
So next time you're at the video store and you're tempted to watch the latest dumb action flick by Cage, try one of his more serious roles and see what I mean. He's really quite talented. - 17943
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