Mandy Rules This film has it all. And by "it all", I mean chainsaw duels, Nic Cage losing his mind in a bathroom, and, most importantly, Cheddar Goblin.
Look, is this going to be everyone's cup of tea? Absolutely not. In fact, I completely understand if you watched this film and walked away confused and also a little angry. I personally loved it. But also I am, admittedly, a huge weirdo.
The direction is fantastic, the cinematography and lighting is to die for, and the whole thing has this trippy, almost post-apocalyptic, B-movie, 80's-metal-nightmare feel to it, and I loved it. If that description doesn't suit you, again, I totally get it. If it DOES, you're in for a treat.
Plot-wise, there isn't a whole lot going on here. It all basically boils down to: crazy cultists kill Nic Cage's girlfriend and he goes banana-sandwich trying to get revenge.
The film is not perfect by any means. There are a few scenes that really drag a bit, but I was ultimately so aesthetically pleased by the movie that I didn't really care.
I'm not trying to sound like a broken record or anything, but I do want to emphasize that this film is not for everyone's tastes. It's the product of a director with a very intense, uncompromising, singular vision, and if it doesn't captivate you from the get-go, you probably won't enjoy the ride.
However, if you're interested in something delightfully bizarre, trippy, intense, sometimes disturbing, and off-the-wall bonkers in the best way, give this film a watch. If it doesn't really sound like your thing, at least do yourself a favor and search Cheddar Goblin on youtube. The joys of Cheddar Goblin are universal.