Pig

Directed by : Michael Sarnoski 

We don't get a lot of things to really care about. 


Spoilers ahead.. 


Rob (Nicolas Cage) has been living all alone in the Oregon wilderness with his beloved truffle hunting pig. His only connection with the outside world is with Portland's businessman Amir (Alex Wolff) who helps him with supplies in exchange for truffles. One night he gets attacked by a group of men and his pig is kidnapped. This makes Rob seek help of Amir and return to Portland to find his Pig that involves going through many of the mates he had left behind and a rewind of the memories atleast in his head. 

Firstly, as it may appear, a John Wick style story, this never really goes in the direction of seeking revenge even though for most part you would feel thats what is happening. Instead we see the developing interactions between Rob and Amir, also how Amir's viewpoint about things evolve the more he tries to help Rob. There's also this vibe you get from Rob all the time that he dislikes humankind which is why finding that pig is more important for him, because its not the business but the love he has for his pig, something Amir initially shrugs off but eventually realizes. The past of Rob is never clearly shown, we only get glimpses through Amir's father who had dined once at place where Rob used to be chef. Nicolas Cage delivers a very good performance (I am not someone who has seen any of his films before so can't put comparisons out) and Alex Wolff compliments in the supporting act brilliantly. I did crave little more drama in the final act but clearly the director wanted to keep it at a very minimal. The 3rd act is still very heartbreaking to see. Overall, Pig works for the way it approaches the grief and loss, and the attachment we make, in this case a pig. Some lovable performances, a touch slow to my liking and less dramatic yet its very likeable movie. 

My Rating : 6.5/10 



The Last Duel 

Directed by : Ridley Scott

I say before all of you, I spoke the truth!


A historic tale of 14th century based in France where Sir Jean de Carrouges (Matt Damon) and Jacques Le Gris (Adam Driver) who were once good friends get involved in a last duel as Matt accuses Jacques for rape of his wife Marguerite de Carrouges (Jodie Comer). 

Told through 3 chapters each involving point of view of Jean, Jacque and Marguerite, the screenplay gets very repetitive to my liking and the background already wasn't interesting enough to keep me engaged. The positives I found was performance of Adam Driver and Jodie Comer, she was easily the only likeable character in whole movie. Also, I totally struggled to recognize Ben Affleck who plays the lord. I won't talk more, its simply a case of movie that isn't my type at all. 

My Rating : 3/10