Pig

Neon | Release Date: July 16, 2021

7.2	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 194 Ratings

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Mauro_LanariJul 26, 2021

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Once again in the psychothanatological area, coping with the death of loved ones or the mourning of any existence is a topic that in the 21st century should be treated starting from the 1st season of "True Detective", while the(Mauro Lanari)
Once again in the psychothanatological area, coping with the death of loved ones or the mourning of any existence is a topic that in the 21st century should be treated starting from the 1st season of "True Detective", while the debutant Sarnoski takes the shortcut of instilling silence with the silence, loneliness with the loneliness, emptiness with the emptiness, sadness with the sadness and so on. It's called the rhetorical method, and I am not aware that aesthetics has ever changed its mind on this point.… Expand

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MahnoorKhanJul 28, 2021

Pig is a drama and thriller. The story is real, authentic, touching, and emotional. Such Individual movies are known as "Cinema" and are the building blocks of the Hollywood Industry. Such movies aren't considered worthy of watching andPig is a drama and thriller. The story is real, authentic, touching, and emotional. Such Individual movies are known as "Cinema" and are the building blocks of the Hollywood Industry. Such movies aren't considered worthy of watching and praising just because they don't belong from a Franchise or Studio.

I love watching such movies but only a few movies touch me deeply in this genre like Joker 2019 and the Pursuit of Happiness were my favorite individual movies. I watched this movie but I didn't find its story epic. Yes, it was a good and decent story but as I said that in this genre, only a few movies can touch my heart but unfortunately pig wasn't among all that. But But But... the character of Nicolas Cage is just amazing in this movie and an Oscar-winning character. His character development was too good and his performance was just excellent. I would only suggest you watch this movie for Nicola's performance. The scene where the protagonist was confronting a specific character in a hotel was outstanding. It's an emotional story of a man dealing with his past and present loss. You would love it if you love such poetic movies. But this movie isn't for everyone.… Expand

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moviemitch96Jul 17, 2021

A random and pointless film in which Nicolas Cage plays a hermit truffle hunter living in the woods with his beloved pig until she is kidnapped by thugs who work for a formal rival chef of his, and so he sets out to try and find her and bringA random and pointless film in which Nicolas Cage plays a hermit truffle hunter living in the woods with his beloved pig until she is kidnapped by thugs who work for a formal rival chef of his, and so he sets out to try and find her and bring her back. I was already wary of this one walking into it since at this point in his career, Cage indulges in self-parody with any film or role he takes on, and this one is definitely no exception. He looks washed-up, bored, and lost as he wanders aimlessly throughout most of this film alongside a snobby and sharply-dressed Alex Wolff. The story is ludicrous and seems to go nowhere, and there's no satisfaction or payoff of any kind that makes sitting through such an absurd premise of a film worth it in the end. Overall, it's really a waste of time despite some decent and committed performances from Cage and Wolff with the material they're given.… Expand

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ButtnessJul 17, 2021

It's undeniably atmospherically beautiful. Unfortunately, the story permanently fizzles out it's hot start within 10 minutes. So much dead time looking pretty

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FranzHcriticAug 3, 2021

It's impressive for a debut feature film, but like many first efforts, it's not perfect. It's writing possesses an uneven storyline and an inconsistent tone, although the themes of death and loss are well-explored. The triumph in 'Pig'It's impressive for a debut feature film, but like many first efforts, it's not perfect. It's writing possesses an uneven storyline and an inconsistent tone, although the themes of death and loss are well-explored. The triumph in 'Pig' however, is the acting. Nicolas Cage puts on what is probably his best performance since 'Adaptation." He perfectly captures the loss and determination underneath a character clinging onto his sole true companion, even if it is simply a pig. The movie as a whole left a lot to be desired, certainly with areas for improvement, but even with its sometime slow pacing, the realistic acting keeps from becoming just a weird, overreaching melodrama.… Expand

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hesnotdrunkSep 27, 2021

Overall, the film capitalizes on subverting expectations of genre and its star power (i.e., Nicholas Cage "going crazy"). And it does this quite well. That's the gist of the high ratings. Would it be as highly acclaimed had it not been forOverall, the film capitalizes on subverting expectations of genre and its star power (i.e., Nicholas Cage "going crazy"). And it does this quite well. That's the gist of the high ratings. Would it be as highly acclaimed had it not been for this Cage-driven gimmick? I doubt it.

It is relatively haphazard in hitting its plot points (going from "new environment" to "new environment" in the search) in order to achieve this subversion of genre and Nicholas Cage being Cagey. All in all, it is a good movie (well shot, solid performances - Cage is great, alongside a great approach towards the topic of pretentiousness, the bourgeois, and loss). But I do believe the gimmick of subversion is what led to the "fanatical" reviews.… Expand

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fcuetoDec 20, 2021

Movie tries unsuccessfully to be deep. Really bad plot. I do not understand why so many reviews are positive. Pretentious, and Cage's acting is really not acting, but keeping a paralyzed/unemotional face for the entire movie. Skip.