Joyeux 60e anniversaire à Nicolas Cage : ne manquez pas ces 5 films incontournables de l’acteur de Dream Scenario.

Nicolas Cage, an actor synonymous with cinematic unpredictability, has unleashed his offbeat charm and unprecedented acting prowess in the latest horror comedy, Dream Scenario. The film revolves around a family man whose life takes an unexpected turn when millions of strangers suddenly start seeing him in their dreams. (Read also: Nicolas Cage says he didn’t shoot his Superman cameo in The Flash as is: ‘I don’t know what happened there’)

Before diving into this surreal dream journey gone wrong, let’s take a moment to appreciate some of the man’s finest performances himself. Here’s a curated list of five must-watch Nicolas Cage films that could prepare you for the rollercoaster ride that is Dream Scenario.

Adaptation (2002)

In this mind-bending collaboration with director Spike Jonze, Nicolas delivers a tour de force by portraying not one, but two characters. The film revolves around the struggles of a screenwriter named Charlie Kaufman as he attempts to adapt a non-fiction book into a screenplay. As the boundaries between reality and fiction blur, Nicolas showcases his incredible versatility, seamlessly transitioning between the socially awkward Charlie and his confident, fictional twin brother Donald.

Leaving Las Vegas (1995)

Departing from Nicholas’s more eccentric roles, Leaving Las Vegas is the haunting portrait of a man on a self-destructive path. Directed by Mike Figgs, Cage portrays Ben Sanderson, an alcoholic screenwriter who travels to Las Vegas to drink himself to death. The raw and flawless nature of Nicholas’s performance earned him an Academy Award for Best Actor.

Raising Arizona (1987)

Directed by the Coen brothers, this zany comedy showcases Nicholas’s comedic talents in the story of an unlikely couple attempting to start a family through unconventional means. Nicholas portrays H.I. McDunnough, a small-time scam artist who teams up with his police officer wife (Holly Hunter) to steal a baby from a wealthy family. The film is a hilarious rollercoaster filled with absurd characters, bizarre situations, and impeccable timing, proving that he can effortlessly navigate the realms of comedy as gracefully as drama.

Face/Off (1997)

Teaming up with John Travolta, Nicholas takes the action genre to new heights in John Woo’s Face/Off. In this high-octane thriller, Nicholas portrays terrorist Castor Troy, whose face is surgically swapped with that of FBI agent Sean Archer (John Travolta) to foil a terrorist plot. The film is a symphony of over-the-top performances, intense action sequences, and a premise that defies all logic. Nicholas’s portrayal of the unhinged villain is a masterclass in theatricality, solidifying his status as an action star capable of pushing the boundaries of the genre.

Mandy (2018)

Venturing into the realm of psychedelic horror, Mandy, directed by Panos Cosmatos, is a visually stunning and surreal experience. Nicholas portrays Red Miller, a lumberjack seeking revenge for the brutal murder of his wife by a deranged cult. The film is a hallucinatory journey through madness, showcasing Nicholas at his most intense and unhinged.

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