Happy Birthday to Nicolas Cage!

The famous actor turns 50 years old today.

Although he and his career have basically imploded and taken a nosedive in the last 7 years, Nicolas Cage is still one of my favorite actors of all time.

Unfortunately he has disgraced us all with the absurdity and awfulness of The Wicker Man (2006), Ghost Rider (2007), The Sorcerer’s Apprentice (2010), Season of the Witch (2011), Drive Angry (2011), Ghost Rider: Spirit of Vengeance (2011), and The Frozen Ground (2013).

However, let us not forget the jewels that he has bestowed upon us with:

Lord of War (2005),

The Weather Man (2005),

National Treasure (2004),

Matchstick Men (2003),

The Family Man (2000),

Gone in Sixty Seconds (2000),

Bringing Out the Dead (1999),

Face/Off (1997),

Con Air (1997),

The Rock (1996),

Leaving Las Vegas (1995),

Kiss of Death (1995),

and Raising Arizona (1987).

The man can still act.  Every once in a while he gets his act together and creates something that is reminiscent of the Nicolas Cage of old.  I still watch his films with a shimmer of hope because one day he could turn it all around and return to greatness.  One day he just might make his comeback.  He is not getting any younger, but 50 years old is something to celebrate.  Happy Birthday Nic and thank you for the excellent movie watching experiences!

Click on the links below to read my Nicolas Cage movie reviews:

Kick-Ass (2010)

Stolen (2012)

The Frozen Ground (2013)