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Rebecca31Sep 2, 2021

Alright Nicolas Cage fans, this is the moment we’ve been waiting for. It’s 2021 and Pig is finally here, if you haven’t heard of this film until now where have you been?

Rob the truffle hunter (Nicolas Cage) lives an isolated life deep inAlright Nicolas Cage fans, this is the moment we’ve been waiting for. It’s 2021 and Pig is finally here, if you haven’t heard of this film until now where have you been?

Rob the truffle hunter (Nicolas Cage) lives an isolated life deep in the Oregonian wilderness. He is forced to return to his past in Portland when his beloved truffle pig is stolen. Clearly Rob has a mysterious past and once he starts searching for his pig in the city he must face some past traumas. I don’t believe I’m alone in thinking Pig was going to be something along the lines of John Wick but with a pig. Despite the warnings Pig really isn’t the film you expect and that’s not a criticism. We all know Nicolas Cage has a wide range of performances, from exceptional to exceptionally terrible. You don’t always know what you’re going to get but Pig is without a doubt one of Cage’s best performances. It’s not full on Nicolas Cage (eg. Mandy) it’s a much more subtle performance and unexpectedly emotional. The story itself may seem a little slow at times and honestly I’m glad of its short running time as I don’t think it needed to be any longer. It carefully and quietly deals with themes of loss and death and honestly takes a lot of unexpected turns. It may not be for everyone so any of you expecting John Wick may want to skip this one. Pig is one of those films to remind us all why we should love Nicolas Cage.

A certain cinema chain isn’t listing any showings for Pig surprise, surprise. So you may have to travel past your local cinema to see this one but don’t let that stop you. Highly recommended and a must see for all the Nicolas Cage fans.… Expand

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Maxime307Nov 19, 2021

Powerful and wonderful, incredible movie with lots of great lessons for our lives. Nicolas Cage best performance ever.

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calebcoomerAug 23, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Turns the genre conventions around in a surprising, fresh way. Where you expect violence you are met with introspective dialogue about the meaning of creation and the value of meaningful relationships with others and ourselves. While at times this approach feels futile and generates a sense of hopelessness, it never feels unintentional or naive. The film itself is a reflection of the complicated ideas explored within the narrative and by the end you can't help but feel like Cage's character brought on a positive change to those he encountered vice the expected devastation the first fifteen minutes suggests.… Expand

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HabibiehakimSep 1, 2021

7.5/10
If they rather make a story about Nic Cage wife or Nic Cage daughter got kidnap rather than Nic Cage Pig, it could be a way heartbreaking story and way better movie, i just didn't really feel (just a little bit) and worry about the7.5/10
If they rather make a story about Nic Cage wife or Nic Cage daughter got kidnap rather than Nic Cage Pig, it could be a way heartbreaking story and way better movie, i just didn't really feel (just a little bit) and worry about the Pig, why?, because it's a Pig!, but besides that, Pig was still have some good things in it, the movie it's not long and it didn't feel long too, added with Nicolas Cage great performance, Alexis Grapsas and Philip Klein beautiful score, Pig is still pretty good.… Expand

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HeroicAge616Oct 25, 2021

Pig is a masterful comeback for Nicolas Cage and a refreshing reminder that the silver screen can portray tender moments beautifully in the era of blockbusters.

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AhlgrenJul 16, 2021

Its nice to see Nicolas Cage doing something great again.
This was the best movie i seen so far this year.

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CynthiajoyJul 16, 2021

This was a thoughtful movie with subtle performances by the main two characters as well as the excellent supporting actors. Such a nice break from the usual murder/action/whatever that we watch.

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Nobilis1984Jul 18, 2021

Finally Cage has found where he can show that he's not just a B movie actor. After Willys Wonderland, the second good film in which he speaks little can only convince through his acting. I think he finally found his direction.

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7Peacewalker7Aug 1, 2021

This is what a movie should be. Doesn’t have to always make a statement, vague as life, no need to have a catchy relatable climax. Awesome directing, acting and a raw feeling overall.

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Abso_lute1Jul 18, 2021

A beautifully shot, powerful, and well crafted film that has a deep emotional core and a remarkable performance by Nicholas Cage.

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FrancoisaudinetJul 20, 2021

Excellent performances, beautiful look. One not to miss. Nicolas Cage is making the right choices.

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Lanny519Jul 21, 2021

A very moving film that brought humanity back to the art of film. The film allowed us to see how deeply the characters loved and grieved. Loved the cinematography and the music. Best performance by Mr. Cage. I watched it until the creditsA very moving film that brought humanity back to the art of film. The film allowed us to see how deeply the characters loved and grieved. Loved the cinematography and the music. Best performance by Mr. Cage. I watched it until the credits stopped and I intend to see it again.… Expand

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BigEggsKitchenAug 5, 2021

Best movie of the year so far. Engrossing story and incredible acting from cage and Alex.

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davemelbourne58Jul 26, 2021

Love and loss. Coming to terms with your past. Who knew Portland was the truffle capitol of the world? Nicholas Cage doesn't scream and make faces.

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LumdogAug 10, 2021

It goes in a very different direction that you may think, which is a nice surprise. Nick Cage gives a powerful subtle performance and reminds us that he's still a great actor when he wants to be. The cinematography is excellent; its aIt goes in a very different direction that you may think, which is a nice surprise. Nick Cage gives a powerful subtle performance and reminds us that he's still a great actor when he wants to be. The cinematography is excellent; its a beautiful looking film. It's a somber slow-burn kind of film, and it won't be for everyone but I say it's worth checking out.… Expand

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Char9827Jul 21, 2021

Beautifully rendered story that I didn't want to end. Its authenticity has remained with me and I look forward to future works from this director. The acting was superb as was the cinematography.

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TVJerryJul 22, 2021

Nicolas Cage departs from his usual fare as a gruff action hero for this opportunity to be more sensitive. He plays a recluse who makes his living from the truffles that his pet pig uncovers. When she’s “pignapped,” he sets out to PortlandNicolas Cage departs from his usual fare as a gruff action hero for this opportunity to be more sensitive. He plays a recluse who makes his living from the truffles that his pet pig uncovers. When she’s “pignapped,” he sets out to Portland where his past life slowly reveals itself. First-time feature director Michael Sarnoski has given the film a quietly paced, somewhat poetic European feel. It’s a character study that unfolds with mildly interesting and unexpected developments, but also gives Cage an opportunity to play it down (but still doesn't dilute his signature intensity). A dark, somber but ultimately positive character study.… Expand

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DubeauJul 22, 2021

PIG has a great story. One about human's lost and how each deal with it differently. For once, this is a story that talk about men's emotions and how subdue they are. Nicolas Cage is simply put, perfect and credible. He transport that moviePIG has a great story. One about human's lost and how each deal with it differently. For once, this is a story that talk about men's emotions and how subdue they are. Nicolas Cage is simply put, perfect and credible. He transport that movie with it's hidden charisma. The filming is simple with some nice shots. The music fits very wells. I give it 82%. I have nothing bad to say about the movie. I don't think it's perfect but a great acting performance and story are worth watching.… Expand

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ProsmoothJul 17, 2021

He catches hell for selling out and starring in anything, but when Cage picks a great script and director, magic can happen. Presto.

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Xenomorph_killsJul 23, 2021

Cage is phenomenal in this movie. So much emotion and so subtle that his performance makes the entire movie work. As a twist on the "revenge for my pet" story this makes a lot of unique turns and eventually goes on a rabbit hole you were notCage is phenomenal in this movie. So much emotion and so subtle that his performance makes the entire movie work. As a twist on the "revenge for my pet" story this makes a lot of unique turns and eventually goes on a rabbit hole you were not expecting. All the supporting actors do a great job in this. The plot is very emotional and very personal. Great film. I want more of this from Cage.… Expand

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JLuis_001Jul 18, 2021

Pig is not what it seems to be at first, and personally for me that unpredictable element was a pretty good thing.

Firstly, because this film is definitely not John Wick with a pig, and secondly because it has a style and tone that arePig is not what it seems to be at first, and personally for me that unpredictable element was a pretty good thing.

Firstly, because this film is definitely not John Wick with a pig, and secondly because it has a style and tone that are exchanged in a surprising way, but that never seem out of place.
Not everything works in the best way, but it was an experience I enjoyed.

But let's be clear, there's no action here, nor is this a revenge thriller. Forget it.
I mean, the experience doesn't get boring, or at least that didn't happen for me, but I must stress it because even with certain elements of violence, Pig is a story of a man trying to regain the only thing he has left of the reclusive life he lives now.

The character apparently has a past that is mentioned, although not fully explored. But this is not essential to understanding him, because after all he's simply not the man he once was.
What remains of him and what is shown to us is the man who is doing everything possible to find his animal.

Nicolas Cage is not on this film to remind the public that he knows how to act. Those who have seen enough movies know what he can do.
It's just annoying not to see him like this more often.

Because of its style, Pig is a film that must be slowly digested.
It's not made with the disposition to please a mainstream audience and it doesn't try to.
It doesn't compromise its vision either, and it's clearly not afraid of disappointing the audiences who will be wrong about it.

It is what it is. Take it or leave it.… Expand

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Rosie777Jul 20, 2021

Fabulous !!!
Michael Sarnoski writing of The movie pig touched my heart soul. I would like see it again and again beacause there is so much depth that to capture in one viewing. Nick Cage protraied how this world can cause much Paine andFabulous !!!
Michael Sarnoski writing of The movie pig touched my heart soul. I would like see it again and again beacause there is so much depth that to capture in one viewing. Nick Cage protraied how this world can cause much Paine and suffering from loss . It touched me deeply. He did a fabulous job in portraying how a person can loss himself through the loss of a loved one,… Expand

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RuanreisJul 25, 2021

The best Cage's performance and a very deep movie. It's a perfect fit form.

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kirkenderJul 20, 2021

Pig is a beautiful, contemplative film that is advertised terribly. Nic Cage and the entire cast do an amazing job. The editing, shot composition, and music is excellent. It is the perfect quiet indie movie that is about the smaller, intimatePig is a beautiful, contemplative film that is advertised terribly. Nic Cage and the entire cast do an amazing job. The editing, shot composition, and music is excellent. It is the perfect quiet indie movie that is about the smaller, intimate things in life. AND there's some genuinely surreal elements that make the entire film a bit off balance. The restaurant worker fight club scene is especially out of place, despite setting up a lot of the plot. Pig draws comparisons to Kelly Reichardt's work, though doesn't reach her success by a long shot. It's a great reason to see a movie, and it sticks with you.… Expand

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TheQuietGamerJan 9, 2022

Following a personal tragedy, a man of once high standing retreats into the Oregon wilderness to live the lonely life of truffle hunter away from the rest of society in order to escape the pain of his past. When his beloved foraging pig isFollowing a personal tragedy, a man of once high standing retreats into the Oregon wilderness to live the lonely life of truffle hunter away from the rest of society in order to escape the pain of his past. When his beloved foraging pig is stolen however, he returns to the seedy underground of the world he had left behind to confront some familiar faces and get back what was taken from him. Sounds like the premise for a good action movie, right? Well, Pig is like the total antithesis to that. As if writer and director Michael Sarnoski watched something along the lines of John Wick and thought to himself "what if the character solved the problem nonviolently?"

In a time when we're seeing Nicolas Cage's name attached to only the strangest, most outlandish projects out there right now, such a serious and thoughtful drama may seem like a disappointingly normal choice for the Mandy star. Right from the beginning we're treated to lingering shots of outdoor scenery and a quiet tone reminiscent of contemporary arthouse flicks that slowly opens up into a emotional tale about love, loss, and what's really important in life. We also witness Cage give a more grounded performance where even in the chances he does have to raise his voice it's done without the usual tinge of insanity that's sort of built his brand. I assure you though, this just as weird as anything he's been in lately.

For all it's thematic depth and complexity there's an inherent strand of goofiness running throughout the entire thing. The way the story portrays the selling of rare fungus to restauranteurs as being a dark and dangerous business is so absurd it can only be true. The National Treasure himself even walks around with a bloody, beaten face like a man on a warpath to the concern of absolutely nobody. That's because this is low-key parodying brutal revenge cinema. It's never explicit with its jabs at this other style of film so the experience is far from comedic, but those really paying attention will pick up on the subtle undercurrent of humor present in the plot.

It ends up being the perfect touch as it makes the experience just off-kilter enough to fit it's leading man while still maintaining the air of poignancy and depth that has won it so much acclaim. I do wish its peculiarity had been allowed to shine through a little more though. Particularly in those first 30 or so minutes where you're somewhat bored trying to figure out what the narrative is going for. Yet, when it starts to finally come together you get a solemn, albeit moving narrative that preaches basic human decency over aggression. Making it a delightful oddity with something to say in the career of an actor who's appeared in a bunch of them that don't.… Expand

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TheWayfarer73Jul 26, 2021

surprisingly well acted. Bravo to Nick Cage for sniffing out this gem (pun intended). By the end of the movie you just wish you could know more about the main character.

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saucyninja007Jul 19, 2021

A refreshing and genuine film that I don't want to spoil. I recommend going into this movie as blind as possible (the trailer does not give away much anyways). Just don't expect an action or comedy movie. There are some humorous moments butA refreshing and genuine film that I don't want to spoil. I recommend going into this movie as blind as possible (the trailer does not give away much anyways). Just don't expect an action or comedy movie. There are some humorous moments but the film is primarily a drama. Cage gives his best performance since... well pretty much forever.… Expand

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BeardedYodaAug 22, 2021

Pig is one of the best films I have seen in years. It is a brilliant and captivating movie about depression, loss, and the inability to move on after tragedy. Also, Nicolas Cage and Alex Wolff give emotional and realistic performances thatPig is one of the best films I have seen in years. It is a brilliant and captivating movie about depression, loss, and the inability to move on after tragedy. Also, Nicolas Cage and Alex Wolff give emotional and realistic performances that are definitely worth seeing. In my eyes, this is a best picture contender.… Expand

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Sadegh1Jul 29, 2021

I Feel this movie can be a new Launch pad for Nicolas Cage.
He's really talented.Independent movies like this are respectable for me.Because they are facing with so many challenges.

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bertobellamyAug 3, 2021

A very nice surprise! You'll enter 'Pig' expecting a big pile of bodies, but the sole thing that'll get piled up are tears. Even the bad guy has a small arc worth exploring. But the best part is that Nicholas Cage gives one of those stoicA very nice surprise! You'll enter 'Pig' expecting a big pile of bodies, but the sole thing that'll get piled up are tears. Even the bad guy has a small arc worth exploring. But the best part is that Nicholas Cage gives one of those stoic performances that'll make you remember the best moments of his career. Check it out.… Expand