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Bad Lieutenant: Port of Call New Orleans (2009)

Nicholas Cage has never worked for me, even though some of my favorite directors seem to love him (eg brothers Coen, Herzog) - his acting just falls flat for me, tho I definitely see a similarity with Klaus Kinski so I can see why Herzog liked him here - but the cop + robber shenanigans in this movie definitely scratch a solid itch, with a complex lead, stylish energy, and some well-earned hilarious moments.

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