Bangkok Dangerous

[Gibsons]

Originally posted by: Auric
Cage has been in beaucoup movies but more stinkers than not. I recommend these:

Raising Arizona
Wild at Heart
Red Rock West
Adaptation

...and optionally Birdy. It's kind of queer but not total trash like the countless Hollywood action stinkbombs he has been in. Since consulting imdb I see he was in the acclaimed Rumble Fish but of course in a supporting role. Leaving Las Vegas was pop in its day but may be overrated. More recently I would count Lord of War as watchable but god I wish I could unsee at least ten others. Because of those he has been on my "shit list" for the better part of a decade -that is, I assume anything he will be in is poop. Indeed, I only braved Lord of War despite him being in it due to the appeal of the subject matter (arms trade).

As for Bangkok Dangerous, yes it looks silly. And I think "is" has indeed purposely been dropped in the manner of broken English common with SE Asians. Of course it does make for a catchy title and the racialist angle would surely be denied.

I suspect he'll never make another movie as good as Raising Arizona. Heck, I suspect he'll never make another good movie, even...

 

[jman19]

Originally posted by: SoulAssassin
Maybe I missed something but the fact that this movie is just getting press right before it comes out is not a good sign. Movies like that are usually being hidden for a reason.

I've seen posters in the NYC subways for months now.

Anyway, looks awful.

 

[allisolm]

Originally posted by: SoulAssassin
Maybe I missed something but the fact that this movie is just getting press right before it comes out is not a good sign. Movies like that are usually being hidden for a reason.

Other good reasons to avoid a movie.

If it hasn't been screened for critics before release, it's usually because the studios know what the reaction is going to be - and it's not going to be good.

If the ads have one word quotes like "Exciting!" or "Terrific!". The full quote is usually something like "It was exciting to see so many people walk out of this movie before it was over. They were the smart ones." or "The star's wardrobe was great - and that was all that was terrific about this movie."

 

[Auric]

Originally posted by: Corbett
Anyways, i love all the comments about Nick Cage's hair here. It seems his hair getts thinner and his hair line moves back a few millimeters every movie he makes.

About 8mm, perchance? 😉

 

[jman19]

Originally posted by: Auric

Originally posted by: Corbett
Anyways, i love all the comments about Nick Cage's hair here. It seems his hair getts thinner and his hair line moves back a few millimeters every movie he makes.

About 8mm, perchance? 😉

:laugh:

 

[darkxshade]

Originally posted by: StevenYoo

Originally posted by: gorcorps

Originally posted by: StevenYoo
it's been a long time since Face Off and The Rock

Bite your tongue, The Rock was badass. Not a classic, but a fantastic action movie. This one on the other hand looks terrible.

oh no no, I totally agree with you. I'm just saying that it's been a long time since there were really awesome Nicholas Cage movies

IMO Sean Connery carried The Rock into blockbusterdom and NC played no part in that.

 

[Whoozyerdaddy]

Just got back from watching it. On a scale of one to five stars, five being the best... this movie was a worthless piece of crap. I can't believe I stayed to the end... which as it turns out was the only satisfying part of the film.

:evil: