axlryder said:
However, it's clear you can't make a sound argument in this case, because a psychopathic hedonist who did little more than murder people and then die obviously doesn't match up to a few of those things on your list, thus falsifying the application of said list to all of Cage's roles (and that's just one character from Face Off).
A character he portrayed for a few minutes on screen? Sure...
Eccentric? He's a hedonist.
Emotionally distant? Clearly overcompensating with emotional detachment toward his fellow man.
Assorted past? Sort of a requirement for psychopaths.
Coincidentally roped? He had to "die" (not really) to assume the alternate role.
Noble Pursuit? He continually insured the well being of his brother.
Well being of supporting characters? Look above.
Learns just as much? He uncovered the entire plot from the "hero".
Speaking of the "hero"...
Eccentric? Obsessive compulsive disorder.
Emotionally distant? He's wearing the face of his enemy after all; watch any scene.
Assorted past? His son was killed.
Coincidentally roped? He did "kill" (not actually) the only guy who was capable of tricking the only other guy into giving away the location of the bomb.
Noble Pursuit? He was after the bomb.
Well being of supporting characters? He saved his nemesis son.
Learns just as much? That even family is important to bad guys.
Oh look, he played 2 characters in the film, one which only had a few minutes of screen time and I *still* applied the same formula to both of them. But hey, you still like him, and that's OK. But I'm done illustrating my point to you; he's formulaic and typed, period.
