The ’90s marked a golden era for action cinema, as practical stunts, massive explosions, and larger-than-life heroes frequently ruled the box office. At the very center of it all was Nicolas Cage. After proving his dramatic chops, the actor embarked on a legendary run of action hits that fundamentally redefined what a blockbusting leading man could look like. It started on the treacherous island of Alcatraz alongside Sean Connery in the hyper-stylized thriller The Rock, and reached a fever pitch of kinetic violence when he went toe-to-toe with John Travolta in the bullet-riddled masterpiece Face/Off. However, nestled right between these two juggernauts stood a wildly entertaining, high-flying action epic that took the genre to new heights. Driven by an all-star ensemble and one incredibly long-haired, soft-spoken protagonist, this specific cinematic joyride remains the ultimate time capsule of the decade – and it’s gearing up to take flight once again.

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