I’m taking a look at another Nicolas Cage movie. This time its a crime drama from 2013 called Joe. Is it worth a purchase? Let’s take a look, so without further ado here’s my Joe blu-ray review.
- Joe (2013)
- Genre: Drama
- Directed by David Gordon Green
- UK Rating 15
- Discs: 1
- Released By Curzon Film World
- Blu-ray Released: 6 October 2014
Plot
Joe works as a foreman of a crew that is responsible for tree-poisoning. This allows the land owners to chop the dead trees down and redevelop the land. Joe however has a problem maintaining control having had several altercations with local law enforcement. When teenager Gary Jones and his family move into the area Joe gives both Gary and his abusive father a job.
Style / Direction
The films directed by David Gordon Green whilst Tim Orr is responsible for the cinematography.
Music / Audio Effects
The music is provided by Jeff McIlwain and David Wingo.
Acting / Characters
Nicolas Cage is excellent as a man who struggles to maintain control. He plays a complex character that befriends a teenage kid and becomes he mentor.
Tye Sheridan as that kid is also very good demonstrating a good range of acting skills.
Cast
- Nicolas Cage as Joe Ransom
- Tye Sheridan as Gary Jones
- Heather Kafka as Lacy
- Ronnie Gene Blevins as Willie
- Brian Mays as Junior
- Sue Rock as Merle
- Sam Velasquez as Archuleta
- Adriene Mishler as Connie
- Gary Poulter as Wade
- Dana Freitag as Sue
- Anna Niemtschk as Dorothy
Conclusion: Joe (2013) Film Review
Nicolas Cage is outstanding as the complex but compelling Joe. His relationship with Tye Sheridan is a heart-warming one. However Joe has a problem with authority figures and this at times results in some explosive situations.
I highly recommend giving this film a look, it’s definitely falls into the category of being hugely underrated and should have more attention thrown its way.
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Conclusion: Joe Blu-ray Review
The film is from 2013 so it does not suffer from any picture quality issues.
Extras
- Making of featurette (11 mins)
- Trailer
Popcorn Cinema Rating: Joe (2013)
MOVIE RATING: WELL WORTH A LOOK
BLU-RAY RATING: EXCELLENT
POPCORN CINEMA: RECOMMENDED
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Joe (2013) Film Trailer
For those of you yet to see the film I’ll leave you with a little taster…
Clip may not be representative of the blu-ray version
That concludes my Joe blu-ray review, I’m aiming to review more Nicolas Cage movies soon. What’s next? Check back soon…
Summary: Joe (2013) Blu-ray Review
Movie title: Joe (2013)
Duration: 117 mins
Director(s): David Gordon Green
Actor(s): Nicolas Cage, Tye Sheridan
Genre: Drama,
- Movie Rating
- Blu-ray Picture Rating
- Extras
Summary
The film is from 2013 so it does not suffer from any picture quality issues.
