Review of Mandy (2018) by Mbeckford — 25 Oct 2020
"Mandy" is a surreal mind trip of a movie. Shot in reddish-neon colors with a haunting bizarre soundtrack, it starts with logger Nicolas Cage as the most grounded and mellow he's been in years as he cuddles with his girl Mandy in a bedroom with floor-to-ceiling windows in the forest somewhere. When a skeevy cult leader lusts after and kidnaps Mandy after a random drive by, the inner "Cage" beast is released.
To say this movie is bizarre is an understatement. The mood lighting, odd musical score, and half-crazed characters create an unsettling mix that provides the backdrop for Cage when he goes completely off the rails. If you are a fan of Cage when he gets in these fits, you'll love it. If not, then skip it, although you'll miss an epic chainsaw battle for the ages.
This review of Mandy (2018) was written by Mbeckford on 25 Oct 2020.
Mandy has generally received positive reviews.
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