Dream Scenario

[Drunk Monk]

Dream Scenario
The Nick Cage renaissance continues.

I am not ready for bald Nic Cage.

I concur with tg. This is like an extended Black Mirror episode. A24 puts out some odd films and this is a perfect example. It’s a very different role for Nic - a milktoast tenured professor, father of two daughters, who goes viral when he spontaneously starts appearing in other people’s dreams. His delight at the sudden adoration was Nic at his best; the innocent translucent egotism perfectly played. And when things get nightmarish, Nic slays. It’s a quiet film, underplayed, which makes it work far better than if they went all nightmare on elm street. Even Cera was good, and I disdain him in general. And good to see Tim Meadows again, even if only for a small role. I probably would’ve enjoyed it more if it leaned into the surreal dreams, but perhaps that wasn’t to point. 

Mildly D00M recommeded.
Seen on Hoopla.