Sonny (2002)
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Critic Consensus: Sonny is sunk by debuting director Nicolas Cage's evident inability to locate the heart of his movie's story - or properly modulate his cast's performances.
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as Sonny Phillips
as Jewel Phillips
as Henry Wade
as Carol
as Gretchen
as Acid Yellow
as Jesse
as Albert
as Meg
as Cal
as Wealthy Woman
as Catherine
as Troy
as Scott
as Maitre D'
as Dagmar
as Clerk
as Mr. Penn
as Mattie
as Waiters
as Waiters
as Joanie
as Acid Yellow's Thug
as Jimmy at Mattie's
as Man at Party With Tie
as Lilly White
as Girl
as Girl
as Hooker
as Mattie's Girl
as Party Lady
as Man at Door
as Boy
as Boy
as Boy
as Boy
as Boy
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Critic Reviews for Sonny
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Actors generally make good actor's directors, but Sonny is a mixed bag in that department.
Nicolas Cage isn't the first actor to lead a group of talented friends astray, and this movie won't create a ruffle in what is already an erratic career.
An instant candidate for worst movie of the year.
Earnest and tentative even when it aims to shock.
It is as uncompromising as it is nonjudgmental, and makes clear that a prostitute can be as lonely and needy as any of the clients.
Preposterous and tedious, Sonny is spiked with unintentional laughter that, unfortunately, occurs too infrequently to make the film even a guilty pleasure.
Audience Reviews for Sonny
I like Nicolas Cage, honestly...for the most part. So, when I heard he directed a film starring James Franco as a male hustler who tries to get out of the life, I figured, "hey, this might be a good, gritty, indie drama". Well, it's not. It's sometimes sleazy and gritty, but it feels undercooked and slightly polished. It's also really draggy asnd boring, which I didn't think was possible. Franco does what he can, and he's okay, but he can't quite save it. Stanton also helps elevate things, but he could have been used a lot more...and better. Suvari was okay, probably the best out of all the ladies here, but even then she's not given much to work with, and her performance isn't all that great. She does have a bit of chemistry with Franco though, and she's nice to look at. Overall, this is a plodding, dull mess. It's also about 20 minutes too long. Avoid.
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It's no secret that Nicolas Cage is incapable of saying no to any script - except he decided to direct this one. Doesn't make it any better.
Super Reviewer
Uneven, seemingly indecisive direction from Nicolas Cage leads this potentially affecting film astray. As it stands, it is mildly interesting. The best aspect of it is James Franco, who gives solid evidence of his considerable abilities as an actor.
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