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This action movie was shot in 3D and emphasized that angle in its marketing campaign, to distinguish it from the numerous coolly-received conversions released in the wake of Avatar's unprecedented success. In exchange for more paychecks, Cage must anticipate damage to his quote and a legacy that reaches back thirty years.ĭrive Angry, the second of four Cage movies to be released to theaters this year, appears to be a victim of bad timing. Probably not unrelated to this are the reports of Cage's financial troubles, including millions owed to the IRS in back taxes. The critical ratings and box office returns on them have decreased.

In recent years, the production of Nicolas Cage movies has increased. It's about as hilariously awful as it sounds.Theatrical Release: Febru/ Running Time: 105 Minutes / Rating: R / Songs Listĭirector: Patrick Lussier / Writers: Todd Farmer, Patrick LussierĬast: Nicolas Cage (John Milton), Amber Heard (Piper), William Fichtner (The Accountant), Billy Burke (Jonah King), David Morse (Webster), Charlotte Ross (Candy), Todd Farmer (Frank), Christa Campbell (Mona), Tom Atkins (Cap), Katy Mixon (Norma Jean), Jack McGee (Fat Lou), Pruitt Taylor Vince (Roy), Edrick Browne (Rookie Katsura), Mark Macaulay (Sarge), Bryan Massey (Trooper Lerma), Timothy Walter (Trooper Bronson), Arianne Martin (Milton's Daughter - Older), Wanetah Walmsley (American Indian Mother) This movie is essentially Top Gun with helicopters instead of fighter jets and Nic Cage instead of Tom Cruise. HonorableNo Nic Cage countdown would be complete without a mention of Fire Birds. It all combines to form the best action movie either actor has been involved with. And with Woo at the helm, there's plenty of stylish action and slow-motion birds to spice up the proceedings. The movie exploits the neat premise for all its worth: Both actors undergo a major transformation midway through as Cage suddenly has to convince viewers he's Travolta and vice versa. The two men wind up switching identities and faces when Archer tries to infiltrate Troy's organization disguised as Troy himself. Cage plays terrorist Castor Troy, while Travolta is FBI Special Agent Sean Archer. The premise is about as plausible as that of any Nic Cage movie, but it makes for some good drama. We can thank John Woo for having the foresight to pair both actors together in this classic action flick. 1 Face/Off If any Hollywood superstar can match Cage blow-for-blow when it comes to intense, screen-chewing, deadpan, and slightly hammy acting, it's John Travolta.