Most people don't think that Nicholas Cage is a great actor. That's because most people think of him as the star of such high-class fare as Ghost Rider and National Treasure. But this man has done other work that you may not have seen. He's shown real talent and versatility in his other work.
His break-out year, in my consideration, was 1987. That year, he gave us two of the great characters in cinema history. Both were totally different from one another, both had different accents, and both were incredible performances.
The first was his role as the trailer trash/convenience store thief in Raising Arizona. This was directed by the now-famous Coen Brothers and is somewhat of a cult classic. This is due in no short part to Cage and his characterization of H.I. McDonough. You'll never forget his hair.
The second film for which we had to notice Cage was Moonstruck. Cher may have won the Oscar, but Cage steals the show. He plays an Italian baker who loves opera, has a wooden hand, and a broken heart.
In more recent years, he's continued to pick occasional gems to add to his filmography. He was amazing in Adaptation, Leaving Las Vegas, and Matchstick Men. His role as Charlie Kaufman, the screenwriter of Adaptation proves to me that this guy may be one of the best actors in the world.
I'm not alone in thinking that Cage is a highly skilled and talented actor. He has a large repertoire of award nominations and wins. He was nominated for the Golden Globe for his portrayals in Leaving Las Vegas, Adaptation, and Moonstruck, which he won for Leaving Las Vegas.
So don't be tempted to rent his latest bad movie the next time you're browsing Netflix. Try his more acclaimed roles and you'll see what I mean. - 15359
His break-out year, in my consideration, was 1987. That year, he gave us two of the great characters in cinema history. Both were totally different from one another, both had different accents, and both were incredible performances.
The first was his role as the trailer trash/convenience store thief in Raising Arizona. This was directed by the now-famous Coen Brothers and is somewhat of a cult classic. This is due in no short part to Cage and his characterization of H.I. McDonough. You'll never forget his hair.
The second film for which we had to notice Cage was Moonstruck. Cher may have won the Oscar, but Cage steals the show. He plays an Italian baker who loves opera, has a wooden hand, and a broken heart.
In more recent years, he's continued to pick occasional gems to add to his filmography. He was amazing in Adaptation, Leaving Las Vegas, and Matchstick Men. His role as Charlie Kaufman, the screenwriter of Adaptation proves to me that this guy may be one of the best actors in the world.
I'm not alone in thinking that Cage is a highly skilled and talented actor. He has a large repertoire of award nominations and wins. He was nominated for the Golden Globe for his portrayals in Leaving Las Vegas, Adaptation, and Moonstruck, which he won for Leaving Las Vegas.
So don't be tempted to rent his latest bad movie the next time you're browsing Netflix. Try his more acclaimed roles and you'll see what I mean. - 15359
About the Author:
Author Kasey Morton writes extensively on a large range of topics. He writes on many issues relating to small businesses, marketing, movies, and insurance matters. He has a particular interest in registered nurse jobs and travel nursing jobs.
