"Drive Angry" film review
"Drive Angry" film review by: Matthew R. Reis (Now on DVD) 3 Stars As featured in: The Ithacan Back in 1996 Nicholas Cage won an Oscar for lead role in Leaving Las Vegas,” but has lately accepted far less noteworthy roles in flops like this January’s “Season of the Witch.” However, the clichéd “Drive Angry 3D,” is an oddly fulfilling movie showcasing a reinvigorated and refocused Cage. Set in the Deep South, convicted felon Milton (Cage) has literally been to Hell and back. He busts out of Hell in order to rescue his baby granddaughter from the same cult who killed his daughter. Milton enlists the help of Piper (Amber Heard), a sexy twenty-something waitress with a mean streak. But, the Devil’s right hand man, The Accountant, isn’t fond of being short a soul is eager to return Milton to his fiery cell. The movie recycles plot elements from previous Cage films in a highly cohesive and successful manner. While “Ghost Rider” also features Cage as a hell dwelling vigilan...