Face/Off VS Adaptation - Cage Match - Rental Reviews

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It's Cage Match month at Cinemassacre Video! This week it's Face/Off versus Adaptation. Two movies enter the cage but only is left standing. Both movies have double the Cage but which one is the Cagiest? Thanks to Doug Walker for the Nick Cage voice!
Cage Matches:
Mandy VS 8mm... • Mandy VS 8mm - Cage M...
The Rock VS Con Air... • The Rock VS Con Air - ...
Ghost Rider VS Vampire's Kiss... • Ghost Rider VS Vampire...
National Treasure VS Bad Lieutenant... • National Treasure VS B...
Gone in 60 Seconds VS Drive Angry... • Gone in 60 Seconds VS ...
Face/Off VS Adaptation... • Face/Off VS Adaptation...
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[@JamesNintendoNerd]

Thanks to Drop for sponsoring this episode! Get the CTRL mechanical keyboard here: dro.ps/cinemassacre-ctrl

[@darknessviking]

please let never that guy with the beard sit and stroke his beard again from the side, that looked so akward like man stop please stop

[@jordanjuarez8102]

Yes, more cage matches please!

[@therealnothingtoseehere]

Those are nice looking keyboards, but $200? That's excessive.

[@TheXarus]

@@darknessviking Upset you can't grow a beard?

[@ArmorClassman]

No Numpad. Literally unusable :P

[@InuYugiHakusho]

One scene in Face/Off that always stood out to me is the part where Archer and Castor are leaning against opposite sides of a two-sided mirror, and when they turn to face each other they each see their reflection which is actually depicting the face of each man's rival.

[@DonPeyote420]

yes, that was a very interesting scene visually and from an acting standpoint

[@matandcat2506]

It was semi re used in hard target where van damme is having the gunfight with the dude from the mummy

[@TheMysteryDriver]

mat and cat which dude from the mummy?

[@cobracommander8133]

mat and cat hard target came out before Face/Off

[@cobracommander8133]

TheMysteryDriver Arnold Vosloo

[@cody8804]

FerbruCarrey- Liar Liar vs Yes Man, a guy who can’t lie vs a guy who can’t say no. The Grinch vs Christmas Carol, a man out to ruin Christmas vs a man out to ruin Christmas. Cable Guy vs Number 23, an obsessive insane cable guy vs an obsessive insane animal control guy

[@royshaheer]

We need that sooner now

[@Superdude255]

Ya this. Hopefully FebruCarrey was not a joke.

[@dolantrimp1691]

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind vs Ace Ventura: When Nature Call, a man trying to forget losing a girl vs a man trying to forget losing a raccoon.

[@Partyboy22]

The Mask vs. Me, Myself and Irene - a man who becomes a completely different person vs. a man who becomes a completely different person

[@Charlesb88]

How about The Truman Show vs Bruce Almighty. A man who finds out others are playing god with his life vs a man who plays god with other people’s lives.

[@jonathanredford215]

"OooooooWEE, you good lookin!" A classic, because not only do you get over the top cage, you get over the top travolta lol

[@graciegj63]

It's hilarious because you get Travolta and Cage acting like each other.

[@lonreed9743]

Face/Off had some great quotes like, “I could eat a peach for hours” and “ I hate to see you go but, I love watching you leave”. Lol I’ve used these lines a lot myself!

[@ChuckSteak420]

Bitches love it

[@FrauleinMuller999]

“ I hate to see you go but, I love watching you leave” is the golden line

[@Apethantos]

Adaptation was "meta" before people were using the word "meta" all the time. For a similar feel, check "Seven Psychopaths".

[@DurableName]

Adaptations "meta" screenplay concept was also done a decade earlier in Robert Altman's film The Player. Both are great films.

[@kobeanderson6718]

Thank you both are personal favorite

[@Jeffmetal42]

Seven Psychopaths was great. Sam Rockwell and Christopher Walken were great in that film. Rockwell is an insanely good actor.

[@timewave02012]

Thanks for the recommendation.

[@jamstonjulian6947]

Meta was pretty big in the 90s. Scream and all that.

[@van8ryan]

Robert McKee actually thought he was portrayed a little too "mean", and then, when he talked to his son, his son said, "I saw the movie. Dad, he nailed you."

[@eighthmanstanding566]

But how did they not recognize Brian Cox?!?! He's an excellent actor!

[@davidsteece4283]

@@eighthmanstanding566 Right?!?!?!? I was so surprised that James didn't just immediately know

[@CylonDorado]

My God, they’ll never run out of Cage movies.

[@BenDover-wc8jr]

“We’ll have enough for next January’s Cage matches...” *cancels Rental Reviews in June

[@gornway]

Donald takes over writing the screen play halfway when Charlie asks for his help, and that's when the movie goes nuts.

[@l-wook]

gornway That movie is so good on so many levels! Right?!

[@johnnybravox909]

I love how James always stops to flex his VHS tapes 😂😂😂

[@Moonbeam143]

If you had as many movies as he does, you would show them off, too.

[@johnnybravox909]

@@Moonbeam143 no shit

[@kellinwinslow1988]

Face off is really enjoyable in spite of it being goofy. John Woo's action is what holds it together. Adaption is a fantastic film. One of Cage's best. The end is really emotional and everyone gives a great performance. One of the best films about the act of writing along with Barton Fink.

[@jamstonjulian6947]

I'd say it's the performances that hold it together. They're so off the wall. But the action is good.

[@fedoraking3611]

When I saw the name Face/off on my TV guide, I assumed that SYFY was airing the movie a bunch of times. But it turns out it was the makeup competition show Face off.

[@daniellado2523]

Charlie Kaufman is a genuis to make an adaptation of The Orchid Thief by makimg the movie about a man who is trying to make an adaptation of the book.

[@butcherax]

Well it works here but it's risky for a writer or artist to write about their own trade and processes. It can come off as self-interested and unimaginative.

[@UmpalumpaofDeath]

Actually you are the genuis😀

[@hanniffydinn6019]

He creates a whole new genre. Shame nobody else is smart enough to use it.

[@oscaroscar7904]

I remember thinking the same, the movie worked but it was a very risky idea, you could say the same about pulp fiction, another risky idea where the middel part, the end and the start of the movie are all over the place, i think it works beacuse tarentino just was clever enough to know how to put his ideas to life, same for Kaufman.

[@simonpenum]

He's easily the most interesting person working in film today. Anomalisa was superb too

[@kenchun24]

I love both of these essential Nic Cage joints. No winner or loser - a Cagepocalypse of two glorious Nic Cage movies!

[@hardtymz2517]

they both lost.

[@mario-mario822]

Now can we get a Jackie Chan month James?😆🤩 We saw the posters, we heard you talk about him climbing out of a moving bus as a kid on that autobiography, now we're ready to be schooled like you've done with your knowledge of horror/Godzilla.🙏🙏☃️

[@SecularStrategy]

Make Chan-uary happen

[@DARKCLOUDXERO]

I also want to see this. Please.

[@carlosfleites2360]

Lets form a Jackie clan !!🤣

[@mario-mario822]

@@SecularStrategy a thousand times yes! Except sooner lol

[@spacehawkreviewsvideos8262]

Yes. He needs to do Rumble In The Bronx, Thunderbolt, Drunken Master 1&2 and Who Am I?

[@JamesNintendoNerd]

Cage Matches: Mandy VS 8mm... kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2m2eJionpdosJI The Rock VS Con Air... kzbin.info/www/bejne/haCxapiAi75rd7c Ghost Rider VS Vampire's Kiss... kzbin.info/www/bejne/sJW3qaGGrKaobNk National Treasure VS Bad Lieutenant... kzbin.info/www/bejne/sKrdhXmbgJJ7nK8 Gone in 60 Seconds VS Drive Angry... kzbin.info/www/bejne/m5qbnneJg62VjMU Face/Off VS Adaptation... kzbin.info/www/bejne/qZTKfIqnnNpnY6c

[@javodey]

Is... is that Doug Walker as the intro announcer?

[@bigkmoviesandgames]

It may be. It does sound a bit like him.

[@turtleanton6539]

He sucks

[@lisvender]

Rynn21 it’s true it’s his opinion but no opinions are true

[@hereinsertname]

Charlie Kaufman is one of the smartest screenwriters ever. Can’t wait to see Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind when you do Carey’s movies.

[@RobotacularRoBob]

Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind is the best "serious" Jim Carrey movie by a mile.

[@Cole-ek7fh]

nope. cinema died in 1994

[@HG-ow9jn]

@@Cole-ek7fh LOL suuurre.

[@Cole-ek7fh]

@@HG-ow9jn name one well made film after 1994. go.

[@OptimusShr]

@@Cole-ek7fh The lord of the rings

[@VastIceGaming]

I for one would love to see more Cage Match. In particular, it'd be cool to see City of Angels vs. Captain Corelli's Mandolin. Not your usual over-the-top Cage action flicks, so I'd be curious to see how the guys do with such a pairing.

[@jimduggan8962]

I don't think City of Angels is the kinda movie they're looking for. That's like a sad movie and really pretty good. They want the stuff thats really out there with over the top Cage performances.

[@Superdude255]

Cage Match was a great series. Do more conceptual matchups like this, especially with actors that are hammy, yet gifted,

[@codiddly27]

I love the scene in face off when they're on both sides of the mirror and it's like they're pointing guns at each other

[@bigkmoviesandgames]

I can eat a peach for hours.

[@robt.v.8688]

Mamma Mia

[@tomikankaanpaa3528]

😋🍑🕐🕖

[@QJ89]

Best quote in 'Face/Off.' Change my mind.

[@Rych3rInLyf3]

If theyre reviewing Jim Carry movies next month, that means theyre obviously building up to the Sonic movie review.

[@M1lesJames]

I'm hoping we get a Raising Arizona review soon. Cage, Cohen Bros, John Goodman, that movie had it all

[@Jeffmetal42]

Not sure how the universe didn't fold in on itself with Lynch and Cage in the same room together.

[@mandodiaz7647]

"that's twice the Cage!" I'm laughing before the review even starts

[@handsomebrick]

I'm seein' double here! Four Cages!

[@joealine77]

There was also "Cowabunga Shred-Head," where Michelangelo and Shredder switch minds

[@skorn8112]

Actually in that episode shredder got hit with a beam and took on Michaelangelo persona and swapped back and forth

[@grimTales1]

That was a great episode, very funny :D

[@stdamonsbeard]

Raising Arizona vs Red Rock West

[@nathanjs55]

Dr. Sandman great pairing. Both are solid movies.

[@stdamonsbeard]

If they hadn’t used Con Air I probably would have suggested that and Red Rock West. The two characters could easily be the same person.

[@QJ89]

How 'bout animated action? 'Croods' vs. ...?

[@bzier138]

Really very surprised none of these guys have seen Adaptation. That was an instant classic in 2002

[@EtaYorius]

So weird, i don't know why Rental Reviews became my favorite Cinemassacre show. There is something very soothing about these nerds just talking about movies.

[@wstine79]

I love Face Off, but no amount of John Woo madness can compare to Charlie Kaufman weirdness. Adaptation wins.

[@numbmind120]

Perfect timing, just got done fixing my car in time for the cage match.

[@HesitantEvil]

The best review of Face/Off was done on the Opie & Anthony show by Patrice O'Neil and Jim Norton. It's on KZbin and worth looking up.

[@anthonyramirez8502]

There's a compilation of Patrice bashing movies for hours

[@gabrielaviles9610]

Agree with James' choice (given the Matchup's condition of which film is MORE "Cagey"), but these are Apples and Oranges - they're both AWESOME movies in their own rights and NOT to be compared neatly. Also Missed Opportunity: mentioning Donald Kaufman's (Cool Cage Twin's) screenplay "The 3," where there is a climactic scene which involves a man on a motorcycle and a man on a horse; there is that ACT 3 scene in GHOSTRIDER where Sam E. rides his Hellfire Horse and CAGE rides his fiery motorcycle! Y'all slippin.'

[@pizzatime7433]

I'm officially blessed to have a Nicolas cage marathon with you guys also face/off is my favorite Nicolas cage movie the reason why is because he goes batshit crazy in that movie and that's pitch perfect for me personally and that's why I love everything about it

[@WakeUpUniverse66]

*MORE CAGE MATCH*

[@Officerpranky]

The idea that these films could even be compared to one another.

[@bigkmoviesandgames]

What do you mean

[@duality4y]

@@bigkmoviesandgames he meens you just cant

[@Officerpranky]

@@bigkmoviesandgames One is much better than the other. Not to say I don't like the video. Adaptation is just objectively a much better film than Face/Off.

[@bandaid007jl]

Its Nicolas CAGE!!! 💪

[@bigkmoviesandgames]

@@Officerpranky I'm sure it's just their opinion

[@thenostalgiafactor5023]

I love Face/Off. Travolta was, surprisingly, good and this was my intro to Nicholas Cage.

[@kurtfranklin2680]

The Nostalgia Factor James Rolfe commenting on his own videos?

[@RainmakerXBooty]

those commas are triggering me. Why did you use them?

[@smpearce20]

Kaufman is a genius screenwriter!! all of his limited movies are a gift !!!

[@smpearce20]

syndochne New York is a sublime, meta, heartfelt view on life as a whole. Blew me away!!

[@travislathangue2219]

Stewart Pearce my favourite movie of all time

[@antenna_prolly]

"The scariest part of the film is John Travolta keeps touching everybody's face" Best-aged line of the video.

[@jojoface4940]

False

[@tluets]

Adaptation is one of my favorite movies of all time

[@jakfan09]

Same, it's in my top 10.

[@adamarens3520]

It’s a great movie!

[@MrJeng300]

@@jakfan09 what else is in there?

[@irishjoe2941]

We need Mom and dad vs Mandy!

[@gonzaloegonzalez8106]

They already did Mandy vs 8mm

[@Tattbook]

Ah!, Face/Off AND Adaptation. The cream of the crop indeed.

[@kylestafford174]

Man, great video guys. I still can't believe he took the dude's face off in Face/Off.

[@FromeFmAjayD]

“I could eat a 🍑 for hours”

[@QJ89]

"Peach..." }:]

[@Hazmonk]

Just realized Thomas Jane and John Travolta were both in Face/Off and Punisher.

[@royshaheer]

No way I've watched Face/Off and I didn't notice Jane there.

[@SuperCaleb360]

Yes! I was hoping you'd do Face Off. It's my favorite Cage movie.

[@pex_the_unalivedrunk6785]

Gawd that keyboard would be so perfect for me except for one thing...it has no num pad...wtf? I gotta have a full size keyboard. Do they make a larger version with numeric pad on the right?

[@irishjoe2941]

I hope Nic Cage never stops acting!

[@burnsmybritches5857]

With his spending habits he will have to act even after he's dead!

[@hambrick]

Jean Claude van Damme Help John Woo Crossover With Hard Target

[@davidgallego2854]

I love that movie Chris thanks for reminding me👌

[@devolutionary]

Ahh you beat me to it!

[@hambrick]

@@davidgallego2854 Very Welcome

[@Amory-wd3ws]

Adaptation is a significantly better film, but Face Off is still super entertaining.

[@rafaelcanteri]

More Cages please! You gotta do The Wicker Man!

[@StootleFace]

Definitely need another Cage month!

[@emelielager5453]

Ha ha ha! Kieran and the keyboard in the beginning is me and my Razer keyboard.

[@anonony9081]

I always do that thing from face off where he runs his hand down her face to my girlfriend and it freaks her out so bad every time.

[@studioshorelinestoreonetsy7855]

Little Britain, the Anne charecture- "eh, eh, ehh" runs ringers down face lol

[@greenatom]

Adaptation is a masterpiece. So are most of Kaufman's movies.

[@alexsilva28]

I'm definitely watching it after hearing what it's about. Such an interesting concept

[@DynamicSheep]

@Alex Silva If you like adaptation, check out Synechodoche. Charlie Kaufman is amazing

[@aymanayman9000]

@@DynamicSheep eternal Sunshine of spotless mind

[@CRITTERBUSTERS]

Face Off is a masterpiece of 90s action cinema, it’s got some funny moments but most of the time I found Nicolas cage‘s character unsettling, he just sells the craziness with such gusto.

[@bchin4005]

Justin's closing remark, sublime.

[@blankdisk5]

Kieran your intros crack me up, man! And I've had the phrase "gubernatorial duties" echoing in my head all week lol.

[@MrTom24345]

Yes please more Cage Matches. Usually I haven't seen one of the two movies. I like to expand my movie horizon and you guys help a lot. Thanks!

[@TroubleZxHCT]

Same here. Always have seen 1 of the 2 and get a nice review of both films

[@ManmadeM0nster]

Love you guys, thanks for all the hard work.

[@kurtfranklin2680]

Broken arrow doesn’t suck. It’s a bit cartoony. But it’s a fun action film. Very 90’s. Travolta is mesmerizing. It’s got a great supporting cast. I think Christian slater is miscast. But he’s still likeable.

[@ChuckSteak420]

Agreed 💯

[@hlauren2001]

Aww man, the end of Cage Match. It's been a real trip and an absolute delight to watch you guys talk Cage. Here's hoping for another round of insanity and hopefully getting around to Raising Arizona! Thanks guys it's been a laugh.

[@everetth-top4760]

More Cage matches? Yes, please!

[@dragonmaster613]

Wisecrack's "Nicolas Cage: Deep or Dumb" explains the weirdness of the movie "Adaptation".

[@MrGuardianofhades]

He's like a fine wine, getting better with age👌

[@wstine79]

In a cage.

[@sonofkabisch]

*better with Cage

[@pex_the_unalivedrunk6785]

You mean....better with Cage!

[@handsomebrick]

Despite all his rage, he is still just Nicolas Cage.

[@lisvender]

Cage...with age

[@alanroby6566]

I loved the cage matches and look forward to January 2021. Thanks James and Friends

[@jimduggan8962]

This was awesome and so hype for Febru-Carrey!!! It's great because you get to talk about 2 movies in 1 video instead of just a single movie review.

[@Neon5050]

You know even though they're just ad reads, I love the way cinemassacre does theirs.

[@lancelink1523]

I like how MAC on the poster always looks shocked by what James is saying

[@ChicoDiamante]

How did you guys not recognize Brian Cox?!

[@themadplotter]

People used to call me Nicholas Cage in high school, like it was an insult.

[@TheAsgardianGamer]

This video has brought me so much joy.

[@FooFighter201]

Oh... me, myself, and Irene HAS to be talked about for februcarrey. I feel like it’s definitely his most underrated comedy. I never hear anyone talk about it as much as his other ones.

[@0215MADman]

I wanted to like it being a Jim Carrey fan but I just don't. Peter & Bobby Farrelly's style of humor has never done it for me.

[@johnpliskin8759]

has nothing on ace ventura or liar liar

[@erichale7896]

I dunno man Me Myself and Irene is just as good as Ace and Liar Liar

[@tomikankaanpaa3528]

It's different and has a ton of sex jokes which I don't think is the best style of comedy for Carrey. It's still fine and I don't mind rewatching it occasionally. Seeing your nickname have to mention that Breakout by Foo Fighters was a good song for the movie and had a fun music video.

[@wynnpetsovich34]

I think that was the best ad at the beginning you guys have ever done.

[@devinshaun3301]

I don't know what I would do without cage matches. At least have playoffs and a champion cagiest movie of all time!

[@mikeporricelli694]

Just finished watching through all the Cage Matches. Absolutely fantastic, please more! And please Cinemassacre, AT SOME POINT, review Cage's "Deadfall"

[@drdriterodemjaha752]

Absolutely terrific, this series.

[@jeh-jeal8403]

Love the Cage Matches! Please do more in the future! I also love the idea of making a theme for the month, looking forward to Februcarrey!

[@sorix9166]

Loved every one of these and would love more of them next year!

[@sugreev2001]

How can you not know who Brian Cox is? He’s a pretty famous actor.

[@Vanska0]

Cage match was great! Thank you for these videos :)! You made me want to watch "National treasure" now.

[@jonglives]

no Wild at Heart? :'(

[@devolutionary]

One of many glaring omissions but when you're Nick Cage there is a smorgasbord to choose from!

[@eVanDiesel]

Yes! More Cage Matches! It was a lot of fun to watch!

[@Abou47Pandas]

This is the one I was waiting for.

[@jasonjimerson7046]

Been waiting for this Cage Match.

[@Wispmage]

Please do more of this series. It's been a blast.

[@buhbuhjaychampagne1706]

Hands down its Face/Off for me.

[@Duke_Togo_G13]

*Wild at Heart review for Valentine's day!*

[@stevenbrewster4277]

I want to see them do Wild At Heart and Leaving Las Vegas

[@swampshack1018]

Jersey Void love wild at heart - David Lynch is awesome

[@WakeUpUniverse66]

*THE BEST TRIO FOR THIS SERIES.*

[@avabethmcghee3048]

But when you want a zero-fucks-given perspective, nobody beats Tony. :p

[@WakeUpUniverse66]

@@avabethmcghee3048 Nah, Like literally these 3 are the Best for this series. The Synergy and Flow of a 3 Man team work best with these 3 who can share a topic and deliver a discussion based on each other points and move and ebb towards a nice review of old shit movies.

[@jimduggan8962]

@@WakeUpUniverse66 I forget the guy in the middles name because he sucks. What did he add here, exactly? He repeated so many times that "Is it a movie thats just so bad its good?" They told him so many times that no its actually good but he kept saying that. Not sure what else. I prefer Tony he's funny and has much more to say.

[@butcherax]

Kieran has stopped talking over people at last but I wish he would face the camera for once edit: Kieran, not Justin

[@Fanuc_Operator1990]

Yes! Love you guys!

[@THEATTACKMOOSE]

Well now that we have all the winnners I would love to see this series continue tournament style until the boys decide on the ultimate Cage Movie

[@Freelancer90]

Oh, Matt's gonna love this

[@precoius]

These Cage Match videos have been a lot of fun! I’m so down for Febru-Carrey! Can’t wait.

[@GoryBMovie]

Yes! Bring back Cage Match next year. I would love to see you guys tackle Mandy!

[@darkhymnsfromthecoldnorth]

Absolutely do more Cage movies! I was hoping you guys would cover them all. Also, I'm super stoked for Color Out of Space when that comes out.

[@TomNode]

Definitely do more of these!

[@ethanwilliams1570]

Yes, please! More ‘Cage Matches’!

[@RoyceLovesHisShotgun]

Love Kieran. Of all the Rental Review guests, that's my boy 💯

[@story-mode]

YES, more Cage matches!