Pig

Name: Pig
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Released: July 16, 2021
Duration: 92 min
Rating: 83
Cast: Adam Arkin, Alex Wolff, Brian Sutherland, Dalene Young, Darius Pierce

2021

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Movie Details & Credits

Neon | Release Date: July 16, 2021 | R

Starring: Adam Arkin, Alex Wolff, Brian Sutherland, Dalene Young, Darius Pierce, Elijah Ungvary, Gretchen Corbett, Julia Bray, Nicolas Cage, Nina Belforte

Summary: A truffle hunter who lives alone in the Oregonian wilderness must return to his past in Portland in search of his beloved foraging pig after she is kidnapped.

Director: Michael Sarnoski

Genre(s): Drama, Thriller

Rating: R

Runtime: 92 min

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Richard Roeper

Jul 14, 2021

It’s a rustic, poetic, occasionally funny, sometimes heartbreaking and wonderfully strange and memorable character study of a man who is in such tremendous pain he had to retreat from the world. Read full review

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Mike D'Angelo

Jul 13, 2021

Like the animal itself, Pig is considerably smarter and more ardent than it appears at first glance, and unearths treasures that are barely evident on the surface level. We’d have settled for much less, but what a rare treat to be offered a great deal more. Read full review

Debopriyaa Dutta

Jul 23, 2021

An intense slow-burn, Pig is a beautiful meditation on the true meaning of loss, replete with vignettes drenched in humor, pathos, and violence. Read full review

Jacob Oller

Jul 14, 2021

Part of Pig’s impactful, moving charm is its restraint. It’s a world only hinted at in 87 minutes, but with a satisfying emotional thoroughness. Read full review

The Playlist Andrew Crump

Jul 12, 2021

There’s no action here, no real revenge to take, but there’s a meaty, idiosyncratic, and especially moving story about finding peace in loss. Read full review

Michael Nordine

Jul 12, 2021

As a descent into the apparently high-stakes world of truffle-pig-poaching, Pig is unexpectedly touching; as a showcase for Cage’s brilliance, it’s a revelation. Read full review

Richard Brody

Jul 19, 2021

The film is redeemed only by the dour, weary, mournful, stubborn, and wise performance of Nicolas Cage, which is not so much a star turn as the project’s sole raison d’être. Read full review

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Cynthiajoy

Jul 16, 2021

This was a thoughtful movie with subtle performances by the main two characters as well as the excellent supporting actors. Such a nice break from the usual murder/action/whatever that we watch.

3 of 4 users found this helpful31

Rosie777

Jul 20, 2021

Fabulous !!!
Michael Sarnoski writing of The movie pig touched my heart soul. I would like see it again and again beacause there is so much depth that to capture in one viewing. Nick Cage protraied how this world can cause much Paine and suffering from loss . It touched me deeply. He did aFabulous !!!
Michael Sarnoski writing of The movie pig touched my heart soul. I would like see it again and again beacause there is so much depth that to capture in one viewing. Nick Cage protraied how this world can cause much Paine and suffering from loss . It touched me deeply. He did a fabulous job in portraying how a person can loss himself through the loss of a loved one,… Expand

1 of 2 users found this helpful11

Prosmooth

Jul 17, 2021

He catches hell for selling out and starring in anything, but when Cage picks a great script and director, magic can happen. Presto.

2 of 3 users found this helpful21

JLuis_001

Jul 18, 2021

Pig is not what it seems to be at first, and personally for me that unpredictable element was a pretty good thing.

Firstly, because this film is definitely not John Wick with a pig, and secondly because it has a style and tone that are exchanged in a surprising way, but that never seem outPig is not what it seems to be at first, and personally for me that unpredictable element was a pretty good thing.

Firstly, because this film is definitely not John Wick with a pig, and secondly because it has a style and tone that are exchanged in a surprising way, but that never seem out of place.
Not everything works in the best way, but it was an experience I enjoyed.

But let's be clear, there's no action here, nor is this a revenge thriller. Forget it.
I mean, the experience doesn't get boring, or at least that didn't happen for me, but I must stress it because even with certain elements of violence, Pig is a story of a man trying to regain the only thing he has left of the reclusive life he lives now.

The character apparently has a past that is mentioned, although not fully explored. But this is not essential to understanding him, because after all he's simply not the man he once was.
What remains of him and what is shown to us is the man who is doing everything possible to find his animal.

Nicolas Cage is not on this film to remind the public that he knows how to act. Those who have seen enough movies know what he can do.
It's just annoying not to see him like this more often.

Because of its style, Pig is a film that must be slowly digested.
It's not made with the disposition to please a mainstream audience and it doesn't try to.
It doesn't compromise its vision either, and it's clearly not afraid of disappointing the audiences who will be wrong about it.

It is what it is. Take it or leave it.… Expand

2 of 4 users found this helpful22

Ahlgren

Jul 16, 2021

Its nice to see Nicolas Cage doing something great again.
This was the best movie i seen so far this year.

5 of 6 users found this helpful51

TVJerry

Jul 22, 2021

Nicolas Cage departs from his usual fare as a gruff action hero for this opportunity to be more sensitive. He plays a recluse who makes his living from the truffles that his pet pig uncovers. When she’s “pignapped,” he sets out to Portland where his past life slowly reveals itself.Nicolas Cage departs from his usual fare as a gruff action hero for this opportunity to be more sensitive. He plays a recluse who makes his living from the truffles that his pet pig uncovers. When she’s “pignapped,” he sets out to Portland where his past life slowly reveals itself. First-time feature director Michael Sarnoski has given the film a quietly paced, somewhat poetic European feel. It’s a character study that unfolds with mildly interesting and unexpected developments, but also gives Cage an opportunity to play it down (but still doesn't dilute his signature intensity). A dark, somber but ultimately positive character study.… Expand

2 of 2 users found this helpful20

Thememester

Jul 21, 2021

By far the worst movie I've watched in my life. Movies are for entertainment and spoiler alert: nothing happens in this movie. Literally nothing.

0 of 6 users found this helpful06

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