Willy's Wonderland

The result? Nearly 90 minutes of wordless Cage beating fluffy mascots with broom handles while hard rock plays on the soundtrack. It could be ironic commentary. Or an art-film stunt. But it's mostly agony.

It is one gag...and for me, that's a short film, rather than a feature.

Turns out, the premise of Nicolas Cage going head-to-head with bloodthirsty animatronics isn't a sure thing after all.

"Willy's Wonderland" has the garish stop-and-go rhythm of an '80s slasher film, and I mean that as a compliment.

It ably fulfills its promise as a bonkers saga about Nicolas Cage battling satanically-possessed fantasy robots in a funhouse restaurant, and really, that's no small accomplishment.

At this point, Cage's movies don't have to be reviewed, but rather stamped with official certificates of weirdness.

I love the movies that thrill us without asking for too much of our time. Lewis had this entire film planned-shot for shot, reel for reel-and it shows an intent to entertain.

Willy's Wonderland is a vicious funny little horror film that allows Cage to chew the scenery, collect his paycheck and entertain the audience all at once.

It works because it's so goofy and so insane, and with Nicolas Cage behind it... it's over the top and fun.

Willy's Wonderland is a total blast from start to finish. Funny, furiously violent, and with one of the coolest Cage performances this side of Mandy.