In view of the recent excitement of the Winter Olympics and the Hockey matches shown, I was in the mood for one of my more favorite hockey movies! So, as it was another off day, what better to do then to pop in the DVD !
This movie has loads of plus points. From the Aussie playing a sheriff of an Alaskan town, to the huge ensemble cast, to the build-up leading to the arrival of the NY Giants to play pond hockey, to a wonderful ending. This story of an underdog town is well made, with a good flow and injected at the right moments with comedy and drama, and ends up being a really good feel good movie.
From the director of the Austin Powers movies, this tale is sure to entertain.
This recent fare from Nicholas Cage had some rave reviews about his role, and it didn't disappoint.
Loosely (very) based on the 1992 Harvey Keitel starer, this one has Cage in the title role as a cop who end up injuring his back while saving a convict post-hurricane in New Orleans. He ends up with an addiction to the pain killers, and soon starts to spiral out of control, moving onto recreation drugs. Add to this mix, his gambling problem, his link to a prostitute (Eva Mendes) and a multiple homicide involving a local drug lord (Xzibit).
i was impressed, and have got to agree that this is surely one of Cage's best work. and upon checking, there are a lot of critics out there who have this movie listed in their top 10 of 09. Which makes me wonder, how did Cage not get nominated for the Oscars?
Verdict : good flick. very worthwhile!
love that you're covering the classics as well - looking forward to more of those...i love nic cage, such a talent, though some of his movie choices are questionable, on his day, he's as good as anyone else in tinseltown...on a lighter note, chk out this blog - nic cage as everyone, weird stuff man: http://niccageaseveryone.blogspot.com/
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