If you like Nicolas Cage because, well, because he's "Nicolas Fuc*ingggg Cage," then you will dig this new thriller involving a psychological cat-n-mouse game between the Passenger (Cage) and the Driver (Joel Kinnaman.) An interesting if not slightly convoluted plot keeps it moving along at a nice pace. It's a more than serviceable thriller with the one caveat being that you dig Cage who delivers a deliciously over-the-top performance. .
I love the diner sequence in middle and cinematography should appropriately be mentioned if not nominated, the nightime photography thru various parts of Las Vegas is stellar. So brilliant it's almost as good as Michael Mann shooting LA in Collateral.
The movie's title seems like too golden an opportunity to riff off the famous Rolling Stones song which is nowhere to be found in the movie. It's not like Cage is sporting horns or this is a supernatural thriller, I would have opted for a different title. Dosen't matter much, flop-flop went the box office receipts on this one although it seems to be doing better in the streaming world. I recommend this one, you can check it out VOD or also AMC+ and Hoopla. For those that like to build a collection, it's on sale for five or seven dollars depending on which service. Enjoy, and I would also add this is a good late at night flick after a little 420 if you're into that kind of thing.
3.25 stars/5
Do not interrupt the man in conversation, he doesn't like that.
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