Sympathy for the Devil

I went in to this film expecting a really bad plot and boring characters. Truthfully because of the reviews probably wouldn't of even give it the time of day if it wasn't for Nicholas cage but I am so glad I did. This movie was such a enjoyable film I really enjoyed the plot and Nicholas cages character was outstanding.

Also read while looking in to the film that the Red hair on the character was Nicholas cages idea and it made the character in to something different.

The movie had action violence and even humour with a few plot twists was slightly disappointed with the very ending but all together thought it was really enjoyable and would recommend.

It comes from the less known Israeli filmmaker Yuval Adler, who has a few class B movies in his pocket, a mystery thriller.

Fright night (a great freaking night, as Nicholas Cage likes to say) under the lights of Las Vegas

Starring Joel Kinnaman and Nicholas Cage, who is also producing, we are grabbed from the opening shot music and scenes of a moody typical night in Las Vegas,but you know,what happens in Vegas? As the story follows David,a caring family man (Joel Kinnaman), as he is preparing for the big night of his second child birth,but then gets mysteriously caught in a rough game with an unhinged stranger (Nicholas Cage) with red dyed hair to match the suit that goes with it.

As the unknown passenger switches between the seats from the back one to shotgun, you get the feeling that it's about to come down tonight while the cards start facing up, slowly building up the tension and stress throughout its 90-minute running time.

With the least unnecessary scenes and a good soundtrack, you're treated to a solid performance from Joel while he anxiously struggles to unravel the past as the clock is ticking, and Nicholas Cage's outstanding acting and terrific facial expressions as he throws cheesy but catchy classic lines and shows off with his smooth-ish dance moves and singing, and an awesome Cage Rage moment with his roof-bursting temper. Both of them carry the film to an acceptable direct ending at the moment that the screen is burning with exploding molotovs.

Similar to Michael Mann's Collateral from 2004 in many ways, with a lower budget and vibes like in Ryan Gosling's Drive from 2011.

Sympathy for the Devil delivers a good watch to enjoy while making you wonder: what does the sound of screaming rabbits seem like?

The movie title and Nick cage's outfit seems to make you think he's satan terrorizing a random man from his visit to the hospital as his wife is giving birth and as the movie starts out you get that impression, however even though cage is dressed like a pseudo satan character and is quite the evil person and vicious to boot, it's not what it seems. There is a major twist going on that doesn't appear till the very end. Other than the graphic violence and blatant murder, it's an interesting story and plot. Very imaginative idea in its execution, no nudity, sex or questionable parts, not for the kiddos and only mature adults should see this. Quite a wild ride.

Another role that seams to be written for Mr Cage. Weather it was or not only Cage could pull it off with such ease.

From the red velvet jacket,to the violent gun totting psycho,to the quotes and unpredictability. This just oozes Cage.

I really didn't know where it was even going but could sit and watch this on form Cage all day.

Very low budget but excellently made even in the style of him.

There's a great anticipated twist that your obviously waiting for and stacks of crazy moments to satisfy the soul.

As you may have guessed it's a must for all Cage fans but won't be everyone's cup of tea.

Nicolas Cage gives his expected over-the-top charismatic performance, and is the only reason you may finish watching this poorly paced 90 min predictable slog with nothing really new to offer.

This film has some intense moments, but ultimately, the story is too tired, cliched, predictable, and goes no where - as though the filmmakers are making it up as they go along. You'll find yourself just sitting around until Cage can go wild, wondering if the Mucous Man was really sprinkling boogers in the writer's creative juices as this screenplay was being written.

There was no devil in the details of this script, and the only sympathy the devil deserves should be given to anyone viewing this mess. It's a very generous 5/10 all going to the two leads who gave it their best shot with what little they had to work with.