In the last couple of years, Nicolas Cage has appeared in several films that were below his usual standards and "Season of the Witch" makes no exception. Cage stars in this film as Behmen, a knight who fought in the Crusades in the 14th century. As he returns home, he is forced to accept the perilous mission of escorting a witch to a monastery, where the monks would perform a ritual on her hoping to put an end to the Black Plague.
I liked the premise of the film and the fact that it was set in the middle ages because it offered the ingredients for a good movie. While there were parts that were really entertaining, the film suffers from a poor script and a lack of chemistry between the actors. There were moments when I was given the impression that none of the people behind this film actually believed in what they were doing. Take for instance lead actor Nicolas Cage who is a very good actor, but he never manages to be truly convincing in this movie. The same thing can also be said about his costar, Ron Perlman. They were never believable in their roles as 14th century knights and it's sad to see such talent wasted.
"Season of the Witch" is a film that had great potential, but it is a misfire in the end. While it is not as bad as some might say, it is poorly executed and it is one of Nicolas Cage's most forgettable movies.
My rating: 4,5/10
I liked the premise of the film and the fact that it was set in the middle ages because it offered the ingredients for a good movie. While there were parts that were really entertaining, the film suffers from a poor script and a lack of chemistry between the actors. There were moments when I was given the impression that none of the people behind this film actually believed in what they were doing. Take for instance lead actor Nicolas Cage who is a very good actor, but he never manages to be truly convincing in this movie. The same thing can also be said about his costar, Ron Perlman. They were never believable in their roles as 14th century knights and it's sad to see such talent wasted.
"Season of the Witch" is a film that had great potential, but it is a misfire in the end. While it is not as bad as some might say, it is poorly executed and it is one of Nicolas Cage's most forgettable movies.
My rating: 4,5/10