Pig (2021)
Waiting for a punchline that never happens.
Presentation:
The film looks misleadingly beautiful with some intriguing backroom scenes. Nicholas Cage gives it his all, but no spectacle can make up for this hollow plot.
Story:
A guy loves his best pig friend and tries to get it back. Through trials and tribulations, the film misleads you into thinking there will be a rewarding conclusion to this adventure. It makes you think it will be a John Wick story, but disappoints. The world building is actually interesting with backrooms and secret societies, yet the ultimate climax is a complete letdown and you are left with your hands empty. There is a message on life-sucking career motivations and following your dreams, which is probably the best part of the film. The message is kinda good, but there's too much missing to properly execute it.
Conclusion:
That's it? You keep waiting and waiting for that crazy moment the film promises you, but it never comes and before you know it... credits. There’s a quick message on following your dreams and not selling your soul to the machine of consumerist capitalism, but it’s sort of just sprinkled in there at the end when it’s too late. Even if you find some of the ideas in this film to be novel, they don’t give you the utensils to enjoy the meal properly. I would almost describe the experience as eating a meal backwards starting with the dessert. Devoid of satisfaction.
Recommendations
Some Hollywood franchises need to die.