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Nicolas Cage’s best film of recent memory is this year’s MANDY. An acid drenched bizarre horror fantasy, this is a must see film for those looking for something different. Director and cowriter Panos Cosmatos delivers a deliciously deep cut of genre while retaining an arthouse sensibility. Trippy visuals, demons, animated sequences, and glorious mayhem assault the screen while you try to figure out if somebody laced your drink with LSD. In 1983, a stand in for the fantasy genre’s ahistorical a-long-time-ago, logger Red (a determined and tough Cage) is living an idyllic existence with his heavy metal loving artist wife Mandy (an ethereal Andrea Riseborough). One day, a demonic cult leader named Jeremiah (creepy Linus Roache) takes an interest in Mandy and orders his minions to conjure some demons and kidnap her. Despite being dosed with a powerful hallucinogen, Mandy rejects Jeremiah, and Red will soon have to embark on a quest into the darkness for revenge. It’s not the plot that makes this film so compelling, although it’s well executed and fun. No, it’s Cosmatos and cinematographer Benjamin Loeb’s complete adherence to slathering the screen in weird lighting and psychedelic imagery. Reminiscent of Dario Argento’s famous SUSPIRIA, this is not a conventional looking film in the slightest. Besides the visuals, Cosmatos uses the common fantasy framework for his narrative but melds it onto a more modern time, creating a pleasingly unique fairytale mood. Keep an eye out for the appearance of a goblin. Then there’s Johann Johannsson’s droning metal inspired score. Beautiful and dark, the late Johannsson’s music is a perfect match for this ultra moody flick. Effects and action sequences are thrilling, allowing for gore and well executed stunts. The film makes time for both chainsaws and majestic battle-axe battles, too as the costume and prop departments shine. Throw in fan favorite character actors Bill Duke and Richard Brake in grin inducing cameos and some cool metal fantasy inspired animated sequences and it’s one heck of a ride. MANDY is a blast, however it is decidedly outside the mainstream. Much effort was placed on making this film look and feel different from the norm, even though the plot is pretty straightforward. Hallucinogenic, violent, and beautiful, it’s an acid trip down into the depths of arthouse horror and fantasy. Unapologetically unconventional while still being entertaining is rarely pulled off so well. Even though it’s closest in tone to Ridley Scott’s LEGEND, it is it’s inversion and embracing of the genre that makes it so memorable. Recommended for metalheads, fantasy enthusiasts, fans of subversive cinema, and those who’ve sampled psychedelic wares.

How do you describe Mandy? That one word title simply isn't enough. Let's begin with a disclaimer before giving you a rundown of what Mandy is... I'm an artist myself, a movie-lover with over 1100 films in my collection. In both instances, I'm also a "basic" guy. My all-time favorite artists, outside HR Giger, are more likely to be found in the pages of comic books than hanging on museum walls. You'll find multiple copies of films like Alien, Aliens, or Predator than a single Ingmar Bergman flick. Keep this in mind when reading what is written next. Mandy is beautiful. It's gorgeous. It's breathtaking. It's a revenge film that took all those mentioned prior and has made art house palatable for the masses. If you're like me and use the majority of your film-time as release, as indulgence, you're going to enjoy this intrusion into your typical fare of art, metaphor, and reflection. None of it replaces any of the story, it enhances it in ways you never thought was necessary, but leaves you wanting more films exactly like it. At its heart, Mandy is horror, action-revenge, and drama, all packaged in one of Nic Cage's best performances. He runs the gamut to extremes in ways only he can do, even pulling some of the finest psychosis since Vampire's Kiss (giving us the meme-worthy, "YOU RIPPED MY SHIRT!" in the process). Panos Cosmatos, son of Tombstone director George Cosmatos, has truly made a modern day arthouse masterpiece that speaks to the masses that fall on either side of the cinema line. Mandy shouldn't be missed, no matter which group you throw your hat in with.

Visually it is stunning and the movie has such a strange emotional feel to it. There is a bit too much 70s slasher movie in the last third for my liking, but it was worth watching. This movie is not going to be for everyone and you are going to love it or hate it.

Can you dig on wild & weird viewing experiences such as HEAVY METAL or anything from the Rob Zombie catalogue?! Then MANDY will be right up your twisted alley. Love it: visuals, music, performances, costumes/weaponry, and the whole 80s metal vibe! Dig it!!!!

You have Nic Cage being all Cagey, you have blood and lots of it, you have one of the prettiest color pallets in a modern movie, it's weird and it's insane. The Blu has a few features, but you really just want to own this movie for maximum Cage-ness

This movie was kind of strange and slow in spots but it picks up greatly. Nicholas Cage delivers one of his most unique performances of his career. Lots of blood and gore!!! I enjoyed it.

I really wanted this in 4K but for some reason, it wasn't made available there. But still, glad to get this soon to be cult classic on Blu. The picture quality is great as is the sound.

My wife and I were not able to see this movie in our local movie theater and am happy we were able to purchase it at a good price from BestBuy and am looking forward to watching it as often as we want.

This film is seriously twisted and I loved it. I was really happy to see Nick Cage come back true to form for this film. If you like trippy, screwed up, crazy, wild rides I highly recommend.

Loved the art style of the cinematography. This movie goes down some dark paths of extreme over the top violence. The soundtrack was great also!

This movie was a bag of wonderfully mixed emotions, it takes an open mind to enjoy this film. Almost feels like an indie horror film, but with an Original A-List star.

Nicolas Cage’s best movie in a long time. He gets to go full Nic Cage in this performance. Like a nightmare fever dream with amazing visuals.

It’s an interesting story and the cinematography is incredible. Cage is awesome in this film

Mandy allows nic cage to go as crazy as he wants and it fits with the type of movie it is.

This movie had some pretty trippy but ethereal moments. I love the visuals and Nick Cage is great in this! Must see!

Love Nicolas Cage Movies, but this onevfell a little flat for us.

Def not everyone’s cup of tea, but still an interesting movie

This movie is very good in action, and keep you waiting what will happen next.

He says it is his favorite movie. He has also told other people about it.

Definitely Nicholas Cages most unique roles. Worth watching and owning.