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It's entirely possible that sending the audience out feeling lousy was intentional

At first rather annoying in its heavy emphasis on reenactments, this movie ultimately proves fascinating, simply because the complicated, highly dramatic tale it tells still almost defies belief.

This is a small, humorous movie in some ways, but it has a huge heart. What a nice experience.

"Snake Eyes" is one of those movies that shouldn't be underestimated, the plot isn't simple and standard, every moment is imperative. Unless you have wireless headphones, don't leave the room without pressing "pause" because if you miss any parts, you won't have a clue what is going on.One of the good things about this plot is that most aspects are connected, nearly every scene and nearly every circumstance, there is a scenario that is not so quite connected and that is when the female main character is hanging around with an unlikable guest at the hotel, that scenario is needed, but only up to a certain point.There's many twists and at times this film is downright creepy (especially the "hear comes the pain" flashback scene).Director Brian De Palma knew what he was doing when he made this, and David Koepp also did a good job helping him put this story and screenplay together, Nicholas Cage was the right choice for the male lead.

Not all De Palma films are beloved. Snake Eyes is considered one of his weakest. The story is generic and the ending is a complete letdown. But the cinematography is so on point, it's really hard to dislike this film. It's a lot of fun, in fact. Nicholas Cage doesn't get better. Gary Sinise is superb. The opening shot is a steady cam, long take, reminiscent of the Copa scene in Goodfellas and the opening to Boogie Nights. It gets you right into Ricky's world, and immediately, you are hooked. De Palma knows how to get you invested in his characters. Overall, it's very surprising to me how much of a bad rep Snake Eyes has.

I have watched Brian De Palma films here and there for years, but it wasn't until recently where I really immersed myself in his filmography. Body Double is the one to beat, a phenomenal erotic thriller that stays in your head weeks after. Dressed to Kill and Passion are also top notch works that have such memorable sequences. Snake Eyes is not as erotic as the aforementioned films (although Carla Gugino is wildly ravishing in the film), however its a fun thrill ride. De Palma delves into a conspiracy involving a murder at a boxing event. Nicolas Cage is the detective at the event who is tasked with solving the crime. There are twists and turns in the film that keep the film going. The reveal occurs early but it wasn't a problem as there was much to enjoy. The cinematography is top notch; De Palma is excellent at this. There are first person view points, flashbacks, overhead shots going from room to room. Its all done with craft. The film isn't a magnificent marvel of cinema, however De Palma knows how to keep the film flowing. Cage as an overacting detective brings life to the film. Lets face it, we love when Nicolas Cage is like that. There are parts of the plot that could have been changed for a bit more coherency but its not much to complain about. Stay tuned all the way through to the end of the credits.Overall, De Palma is a great filmmaker. What I really appreciate about him is his ability to branch out and try different types and styles of film. He's had some misses throughout the years but its safe to say Snake Eyes really isn't one of them.7/10

This film hasn't age brilliantly, but it's still halfway decent. It dates from before Nicholas Cage's absurd, self-inflicted, IRS problems, after which artistic integrity began running a distant second (or third? or fourth? or fifth?) to cold, hard cash. The basic plot is one you have seen in some variation a thousand times before, although, Cage, in his usual over the top way, adds some spice to it. I'm desperately trying to write a longer review, but there is so little to say here. Overall, it's a very derivative story with workmanlike, but far from outstanding, performances. Honestly, your time would almost certainly be better spent on an awful lot of other thrillers out there, although you won't do too much self-flagellation if you choose to spend (squander?) your time on this instead.