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In need of (honest) opinions


Not quite sure how to phrase what I want to say or, rather, what I mean to say. Because I know Nicolas Cage is quite the polarizing figure....

....and I am aware that's an understatement....

....and I am also aware that this topic could quite possibly go completely off the rails.

Anyway. Here goes.

I'm a writer in my spare time, and am currently working on a story that could turn out to be pretty decent, if I do it right. And one of the characters in the story is somewhat based on Nicolas Cage.

So, I guess what I'm looking for is, what do you think of him?

And, perhaps, not necessarily just as an actor. What do you think he is like as a person?

Good or bad - let me know.

But, you know, at least try to be kind about it, either way. I know I said 'honest,' but I know how that can go sometimes, especially when it comes to him. Myself, I am a fan of his, and I often don't appreciate all the vitriol he gets and has been getting. But I suppose that's neither here nor there. I am going to try to be objective, whatever is said.

Thank you.

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He doesn't look too good of a person. He's not a bad person at all. Just less moral values. Self success drive. Self fulfilment. Good actor though. And a lot of his movies seem like he's being himself in there. It's just how I perceive him...

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I don't mean to seem like I'm hounding you or anything, but may I ask what you mean by 'less moral values'? I mean, I think I have an idea of what you're getting at, but I guess I'm just looking for clarification as to that phrase in particular.

I agree, he is a good actor. I wish more people thought the same.

I really appreciate your response! Thank you so much!

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He has the tendency to overact. He has turned in good performances but I can't help but feel that the directors got him to calm down. He cant be left to his own devices. He's got a lot of energy and I think that plays a part into him pushing. He gets in his own way.

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I can offer answers/opinions to any questions if you still want a response (I don't know though, maybe you've moved on by now). If you do, ask any question you want, and I'll answer each of them as best I can.

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I would indeed, thank you, as I haven't moved on, as it were.

I guess, just, what do you think he is like as a person? Not necessarily as an actor, because everyone goes on about that. But as a person?

And here's a weird question - do you think he writes? I've always thought that he would be an amazing writer. But that's just me, 'cause I write, too.

I don't really have any more specific questions in mind, and I'm sorry about that.

But, sure, I would appreciate any response you would like to give.

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