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Rage
2014 98 min France, United States of America R 18+
★4.4
Action, Crime, Thriller
Director: Paco Cabezas
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Description
When the Russian mob kidnaps the daughter of a reformed criminal, he rounds up his old crew and seeks his own brand of justice.
Budget:
$15M
Worldwide:
$2.42M
Starring
Nicolas Cage
Actor
Rachel Nichols
Actor
Max Ryan
Actor
Awards
1 nomination total
Key opinion
Rage (Tokarev) is a divisive crime thriller that sits between a standard B-movie revenge flick and a character-driven drama. While Nicolas Cage's performance receives praise for adding emotional weight, the film is widely criticized for its underdeveloped script, reliance on tired stereotypes, and uneven execution.
| Screenplay | The script leans heavily on clichéd portrayals of the Russian mafia, which many viewers find both stereotypical and distracting. | |
| Acting | Nicolas Cage is frequently credited with bringing a necessary emotional depth and gravitas to an otherwise lackluster project. | |
| Acting | Peter Stormare provides a standout performance that serves as one of the film's few consistent highlights. | |
| Pacing | Opinions on the film's pacing are split; some appreciate the contemplative, drama-focused tempo, while others find the lack of consistent action boring and poorly structured. | |
| Ending | The ending creates a divide in audience opinion, with some praising its unexpected, reflective twist while others find it illogical and absurd. |