Wild and Wicked Nicolas Cage Thriller Takes Netflix Chart by Storm
A wild Nicolas Cage thriller with a low Rotten Tomatoes score is surging up the Netflix Top 10, captivating audiences with its unconventional storyline and intense performance
Nicolas Cage's unconventional thriller film, despite receiving a low Rotten Tomatoes rating, is gaining popularity on the Netflix Top 10 chart. While he may not be a fan of the film, Cage's versatile and eccentric acting has made him a widely memeable celebrity.
His professional journey is a colorful array of roles that span from deeply intense to absurdly over-the-top. From Wild at Heart to Face/Off, Deadfall, The Wicker Man, and Vampire’s Kiss, his performances have been nothing short of bonkers. And who can forget the unforgettable moment when he taught us the alphabet in the most Cage-like way possible?
Bonkers “rotten” Nicolas Cage thriller climbs Netflix chart
Despite a few flops, he has had over the years, a "Certified Rotten" thriller starring Cage has made it to the Top 10 chart on Netflix, similar to other critically panned movies that find new life on the streaming platform.
The movie Primal, released in 2019 and featuring Nicolas Cage as big game hunter Frank Walsh, has secured the sixth spot on the Netflix Top 10 movies chart in the US. This is noteworthy considering its low ratings of 38% from critics and 23% from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes. See the full chart below:
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The Silencing
The Secret: Dare to Dream
Best. Christmas. Ever!
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Primal
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Nick Powell directs this film, where the plot follows Frank Walsh (Cage), a hunter and gatherer of rare and exotic animals. He successfully captures a priceless white jaguar for a zoo, anticipating a sizable payday.
"The vessel carrying Frank's valuable cargo is also home to two dangerous prisoners: a political assassin en route to the US and a wild jaguar. When the assassin and jaguar escape, Frank is thrust into a tense and thrilling pursuit through the ship's narrow passageways, leading to an unpredictable and exhilarating finale."
One audience review praised "Primal" for not taking itself too seriously and for delivering quintessentially Nicolas Cage lines. However, the 23% rating reflects other viewers' disappointment, with one person regretting spending 1.5 hours on the film and another wishing they could give it zero stars.
Primal is now available for streaming on Netflix and is gaining popularity among subscribers. If you're in the mood for some excitement, give it a try. Be sure to check out our additional coverage below.
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Editor's P/S
As a Gen Z netizen, I have mixed feelings about Nicolas Cage's unconventional thriller film. On the one hand, I appreciate the fact that he is not afraid to take risks and experiment with different genres and roles. His performance in Primal is certainly intense and captivating, and I can see why some people find it entertaining. On the other hand, I can also understand why the film has received such low ratings from critics and audiences. The plot is not particularly original or well-developed, and the acting is often over-the-top and melodramatic.
Overall, I think Primal is a film that is worth watching if you are a fan of Nicolas Cage or if you are looking for something different and offbeat. However, I would not recommend it to everyone, as it is not likely to appeal to everyone's tastes.
