In the movie ‘Apocalypse Now’, Colonel Kilgore, portrayed by Robert Duvall with a tough demeanor, orders one of his soldiers who enjoys surfing after leading an aggressive helicopter assault on a coastal village, “If I say it’s safe to surf, it’s safe to surf. Go ahead and surf now!” However, the character The Surfer, played by Nicolas Cage in the film with the same title, seems to have minimal chances of enjoying surfing given the chaotic situation.
A formerly wealthy divorcee (Nicolas Cage) and his teenage son revisit a coastal village that holds fond memories. He’s now been offered the chance to purchase the childhood home, but plans to do so face an early challenge when his mortgage broker informs him of a price increase. Additionally, a group of local surfers, much like characters from The League of Gentlemen (Edward & Tubbs), make it clear that this secluded cove is for residents only – they say, “This place belongs to those who live here; surfing here means you’re one of us.” From then on, the story takes a turn for the worse for our protagonist, The Surfer. Things take a drastic downturn indeed.
However, Cage stubbornly remains unwilling to depart and from then on, he progressively loses all his belongings. His surfboard gets stolen, his car is vandalized, his phone battery dies, and a local coffee stand owner will only recharge it if Cage hands over the watch his father gave him. He’s left hungry and thirsty when someone contaminates the water fountain near him, making him feel like he’s on an economical Ryanair vacation package.
Under extreme stress, Cage exhibits his exceptional skill – a descent into a disturbing psychedelic madness, compounded by a troubling incident on the beach with his deceased father. Gradually, he is deprived of everything by the ruthless surf gang, led by Scally (Julian McMahon), who take pleasure in causing him suffering. The local fauna seems to taunt him, adding to his misery and dire situation.
This movie is fantastic, with Cage delivering a top-notch performance, while McMahon plays an incredibly detestable antagonist. The phrase “Before you can surf, you must suffer” is aptly applied here, as they truly make him endure. The film’s stunning cinematography captures the breathtaking beauty of the single location – a cove that serves as a deceptively serene backdrop for a band of aggressive, testosterone-fueled thugs. Directed by Lorcan Finnegan, who previously crafted ‘Vivarium’, another seemingly unavoidable inferno, this film incorporates hallucinatory elements reminiscent of Australian films from the 1970’s, such as ‘Walkabout’ and ‘Wake in Fright’. By pushing Cage to the brink of insanity, it becomes one of the most compelling movies of the year.
We chat to director Lorcan Finnegan about the film and working with Nicolas Cage…..
Here’s The Surfer trailer….
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