I'll settle for just writing a mini review of Snake Eyes, mostly because I have been writing reviews of other Brian De Palma movies. This movie though, probably would not normally get a review.
Nicolas Cage and Gary Sinise star in Snake Eyes, a late 90's thriller that checks all the boxes. Big stars, check, dramatic characters, check, overreaching plot, check, predictable, check. The opening shot is well known, being a lot one take shot following Cage around as he interacts with people, as he makes bets on a fight, and there is obviously some huge difficulties as it revolves around a boxing match in a huge arena with hundreds of people there.
This shot ends with an assassination of a politician, a few suspicious people, and Gary Sinise taking out the killer. Now it is up to Cage, Sinise, and the cops to handle the scene, find out what happened, and track down the suspicious persons.
As I said, the plot is somewhat predictable about who is involved and how and why. Cage is a bit of a psychotic, broke down, deal-accepting detective and if you think he wants redemption through this big case, well, you're right. There's a girl thrown in for him, there's a few action scenes, it's what you expect.
It doesn't amount to that much, but it's still a fine action film with a conspiracy/thriller vibe. I'd say it's great for dads to watch with their 14 year old kid, hell that kid would have a blast. It's a popcorn movie. I give it a 3.
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