1994

Nicolas Cage was in three movies that came out in 1994. I don't know What he was thinking, but they are all utterly, painfully, terrible.

I have to say, that even during runs like this, maybe even in a twisted way Because of runs like this, I can't stop loving this guy. I mean, even when he's in a complete piece of crap he still gives it his all. I haven't seen a movie yet where he seems like he's just sleepwalking through the role...even in the ones that seem to be "filler" or blatant money-makers.

Roger Ebert said:

There are often lists of the great living male movie stars: De Niro, Nicholson and Pacino, usually. How often do you see the name of Nicolas Cage? He should always be up there. He's daring and fearless in his choice of roles, and unafraid to crawl out on a limb, saw it off and remain suspended in air. No one else can project inner trembling so effectively.... He always seems so earnest. However improbable his character, he never winks at the audience. He is committed to the character with every atom and plays him as if he were him.

Yeah. That's what I'm talkin' about.

Anyway, I should stop now lest my sentimental ramblings distract you from the main point of this post; these three movies are awful. Watch at your own risk.

Guarding Tess (1994)

This was probably the best of the three. Which is not saying much. A bizarre movie with a meandering plot; I still don't quite understand what it was trying to say.

Cory says.. No this movie is not allowed to be the best of anything.

It could happen to you (1994)

Cheesy. Corny. Sappy. Rosie Perez.

Cory says.. Nic is a cop in this, and Bunk from the Wire is his partner. Do yourself a favor and never watch this.

Trapped in paradise (1994)

Worst. Movie. Ever. Barf. I would rather watch Amos and Andrew again, twice, than watch this movie one more time. Dana Carvey? Jon Lovitz? Oh, and it's a CHRISTMAS MOVIE too! UGHHH.

Cory says... When we watched City of Angels I started doing stuff like ironing my pants cuz it was so boring, but this movie was really really pissing me off. I could feel my muscles tensing up and I got a headache. If anyone can name me a more annoying character than Dana Carvey in this film I would be amazed.