There are two types of people in the world: those who recognize Nicolas Cage as a national treasure and those who are objectively wrong. Despite his immense talent, the actor sometimes receives criticism for overacting and for his occasional tendency to appear in films that may be beneath his abilities. However, none of that does anything to dampen my enthusiasm for his (largely) outstanding oeuvre.
Though naysayers sometimes pop up and try to sully his good name, Cage still has plenty of supporters, some of them with an awful lot of clout. Among Cage’s many high-profile fans is the great Guillermo del Toro. The Pan’s Labyrinth director clearly sees Cage’s massive talent (sorry, I couldn’t help myself) and has even expressed a deep fondness for one of the actor’s most poignant roles to date. Del Toro previously shared what he loves about this film via Twitter (X).
His thoughtful endorsement reads: “I have always loved Nic Cage- always. I almost did MonteCristo [sic] with him back in the day. I think he is not only the Paganini of expressionist actors, but an unrepeatable genius. All this to say that Pig (2021) is his most minimalistic, assured and moving one in years and years.
What is Pig about?
A formerly renowned chef is forced to return to Portland and face his traumatic past after a group of attackers abducts his precious pig.
I think del Toro sums up the film (and Cage’s arresting performance) quite nicely there. In my opinion, the Oscar-winning actor delivers a show-stopping performance that tugs at the heartstrings. The film subverts expectations by telling a story about the futility of revenge, conveying a message of empathy and forgiveness. I consider that an evergreen reminder that remains highly relevant several years after the film’s release.
On a personal note, I love that Pig is set in my native Portland, Oregon. It features some beautiful shots of the city and surrounding areas. Writer/director Michael Sarnoski did a remarkable job with this one. In fact, Pig very likely opened the door for his next gig, writing and directing A Quiet Place: Day One. He currently has two projects in various stages of production. I look forward to checking both out down the line.
If you’ve yet to experience Pig, we’ve got you covered. The film is now available to stream on Netflix.
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