October 11th 2024.
Nicolas Cage, the renowned Hollywood star, has once again captivated his fans with his latest movie, The Surfer. In this film, Cage introduces a new quote to his already extensive collection, cementing his reputation for delivering lines in a unique and captivating manner. With his ability to play intense characters and his tendency to go all out in roles like Vampire’s Kiss, The Wicker Man, and Colour Out Of Space, Cage has become a popular meme and the star of countless "losing his s**t" YouTube videos.
In The Surfer, which has received an impressive 88% rating on Rotten Tomatoes before its release, Cage plays a man who returns to his hometown in Australia. However, his homecoming is met with humiliation when he is publicly shamed by a group of local surfers who claim ownership of the beach he grew up on. As the film progresses, Cage's character becomes increasingly unhinged as he struggles against the territorial behavior of the surfers, who seem to have formed a cult-like gang.
Without giving too much away, the film takes us on a gradual journey that leads to a scene where Cage's character is barefoot, covered in bird poo, and hallucinating due to severe dehydration. As shown in the teaser clip, which has been released, his character is determined to get his surfboard back. Eventually, we see Cage fully embrace his character's madness, as he bites into a rat for sustenance and even uses it as a weapon during a fight.
It's safe to say that Cage's performance in The Surfer is nothing short of iconic, with his character's infamous "Eat the rat!" exclamation during the fight scene becoming another memorable Cageism. The actor himself seems to be aware of the impact this line will have on fans, as he enthusiastically shouted "Mangez le rat!" during the film's premiere at Cannes, causing the audience to erupt into a standing ovation.
Critics and viewers alike have praised Cage's performance in The Surfer, with @The13Ben from the BFI London Film Festival calling it "a sunburnt miragic descent into madness and male ego" and @AlecSaracen describing it as a "deranged in-your-face nightmare comedy." Others, like @KatieMayBone, have commended Cage for his unwavering dedication to his character, stating that only he could bring the necessary energy for the film to work.
The Surfer, directed by Lorcan Finnegan, also stars Julian McMahon and Nicholas Cassim. It premiered at Cannes Film Festival in May and has since been screened at the BFI London Film Festival, receiving critical acclaim. While a UK release date has yet to be announced, fans eagerly await the opportunity to witness Cage's mesmerizing performance on the big screen.
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