Sympathy for the Devil
Sympathy for the Devil

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Sympathy for the Devil

2023
Movie
90 min
English

After being forced to drive a mysterious passenger at gunpoint, a man finds himself in a high-stakes game of cat and mouse where it becomes clear that not everything is as it seems.

Insights

IMDb5.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes34%
Metacritic45/100
Google Users58%
Director: Yuval AdlerGenres: Thriller, Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

A man finds himself forced to drive his pregnant wife to the hospital by a mysterious and demanding passenger. As the night progresses, the driver realizes he is caught in a dangerous game with his passenger, who reveals sinister intentions. The situation escalates, testing the driver's will to survive and protect his family.

Critical Reception

Sympathy for the Devil received mixed to negative reviews from critics, who often cited a predictable plot and reliance on Nicolas Cage's performance to carry the film. While some appreciated the tense atmosphere, many found the narrative lacking in originality and depth.

What Reviewers Say

  • Nicolas Cage's performance is a highlight, bringing intensity to a familiar premise.

  • The film struggles with predictability and a lack of narrative innovation.

  • The tension between the two leads is the main driving force, though it doesn't always sustain the plot.

Google audience: Audiences found the film to be a somewhat engaging thriller, with many appreciating Nicolas Cage's performance as the primary reason to watch. However, a significant portion of viewers felt the plot was derivative and lacked surprising twists, leading to a mixed overall reception.

Fun Fact

The film was shot entirely in Salt Lake City, Utah, with its distinctive urban landscape serving as the backdrop for the tense nocturnal drive.

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My Review

TMDB Reviews

2 reviews
patient1

patient1

This film is bonkers, Nicholas Cage is in rare maniacal form with his performance. Sociopaths are my least favorite persons I share the planet with, and I've found the performance here to fire me up beyond reasons, bravo Mr. Cage. The b...

Chris Sawin

Chris Sawin

If you’re a big fan of Nicolas Cage, then _Sympathy for the Devil_ is worthwhile. Cage’s role as the passenger is like an amplified version of Castor Troy from _Face/Off_ with a touch of Frank Booth from _Blue Velvet_; he is totally and rel...