It’s regarded as one of the best movies of the decade so far.
An amazing crime drama, which scored a huge 97% on Rotten Tomatoes, has been added to Netflix.
2021 drama thriller Pig, starring Nicholas Cage, follows Rob, a former chef living a reclusive existence deep in the Oregon wilderness who supports himself by foraging for truffles with the help of his beloved pig.
One night, however, Rob is attacked by assailants who steal the animal – leading the recluse to return to the city he once called home in an effort to get the pig back.
What begins as essentially “John Wick but with a pig instead of a dog” quickly evolves into a haunting but beautiful meditation on love, grief and regrets as we learn more about Rob’s past as he embarks on this odyssey to retrieve the animal.
The film also sees Cage give one of his very best performances as this intense, quiet man who you never doubt has this incredible well of emotions lurking just beneath his tough exterior.
And if you don’t believe us, Pig holds a near-perfect 97% Rotten Tomatoes score – making it Cage’s second highest rated movie on the website.
Nicolas Cage made headlines last December with the news that he is considering retiring from movies.
During an interview to promote his acclaimed recent comedy fantasy Dream Scenario, he told Uproxx that he is contracted to appear in three or four more films but added:
“I feel I’ve pretty much said what I’ve had to say with cinema. And I’d like to leave on a high note and say: ‘Adios.'”
This would be a crying shame as the Oscar-winner has done some of his best work in recent years. A perfect example being, Pig.
Pig is now available to stream on Netflix.
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