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Pig (2021)
A contemplative drama with good performances
This movie is truly a vehicle for its star, Nicolas Cage. Though not his first serious role, it allows him to show off more of his talent that everyone kind of knows is there. The nuanced acting all around carries the movie through and is made more prominent by the calm pacing that values atmosphere and character above all else. The plot is really simple--in every way a compliment: just a man looking for his pig. While comparisons to John Wick are obvious, Wick is definitely more fast-paced and an action-based thriller whereas moments in Pig remind me of Kelly Reichardt's marvelous First Cow. I feel Pig does a good job of satisfying both Nick Cage fans and film fans, thanks to the no-nonsense charm and likability that Cage has built up throughout his career.
The writing values character more than action and falls more into the "drama" category, though not without its funny moments. The tone is not as dark as one might expect, with the themes, of the movie being hopeful and grounded in humanity. There are a couple of good, grounded monologues from Cage while Wolf does a good job of reacting to him and showing character growth, as he seems to be picking a lot of interesting roles these days and is truly an up-and-coming star to watch out for.
All in all, one of the better movies of 2021 and something to relax to, with perhaps another Oscar nod for Cage in the near future.
Tila (2014)
Why didn't they turn around..
Good rainy feeling if you're a romantic. The world-building is interesting. Also tragic in a way, but so is love..