LOVE, LOVE, LOVE THIS TRULY TRANSCENDENT FILM!

A deeply moving film with twists and turns that few could see coming, Pig is - amongst other things - a timely reminder of just how good Nicolas Cage is at his job...a melancholic and poignant story, with a superb, triumphant performance from Cage, who has no trouble reminding audiences that he is an Oscar winner capable of incredible range and depth...Action-packed yet gently meditative...A terrifically serious movie...Rob (Cage) is a fascinating character. A man of quiet courage and dignity, he imparts a kind of wisdom to others that is universal. That is because he, unlike most people, has come to terms with the utter finality of death...A touching meditation on grief and regret...This movie has plenty to say about fraught family relationships and the transformative power of a good meal, but Rob's takedown of fine dining makes this story of a man looking for his pig stand out from the pack...Pig is about acknowledging the irreversible nature of grief and accepting the bleakest memories of our lives. It is a beautifully acted, complex film deserving of repeat viewings...Pig is a melancholic, thoughtful debut from writer-director Michael Sarnoski, and Cage's raw performance will make your heart ache and remind you how superb he can be with the right material...There are few actors who could pull off this tonal balancing act as successfully as Cage...A quietly poignant and strangely beautiful little gem that touched my heart like few other films this year, Pig is a deeply special wonder...Nicolas Cage is mesmerizing in this contemplative and existential story of grief, acceptance and true happiness...Subtle enough in its intentions, but clear in its execution, Pig utilises Nicolas Cage's superb performance to produce a rare showcase of anti-violence, identity, grief, and hope...With brilliant performances, assured direction and an engrossing emotional core within its story, Pig rewards the patient with gripping honesty and fantastic filmmaking. Nicolas Cage delivers a nuanced yet emotionally thrilling performance...Cage is magnificent with young Alex Wolff 100 percent holding his own opposite him, and the writing, the pace, it's a cinematic feast...Most of this wouldn't simmer the way that it does without Cage, who delivers one of his finest performances in recent memory, and it's a pleasure to see a filmmaker willing to resist the easy path and trust in his actor's ability to underplay.

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