"Mandy" is a surreal mind trip of a movie. Shot in reddish-neon colors with a haunting bizarre soundtrack, it starts with logger Nicolas Cage as the most grounded and mellow he's been in years as he cuddles with his girl Mandy in a bedroom with floor-to-ceiling windows in the forest somewhere. When a skeevy cult leader lusts after and kidnaps Mandy after a random drive by, the inner "Cage" beast is released.
To say this movie is bizarre is an understatement, The mood lighting, odd musical score, and half-crazed characters create an unsettling mix that provides the backdrop for Cage when he goes completely off the rails. If you are a fan of Cage when he gets in these fits, you'll love it. If not, then skip it, although you'll miss an epic chainsaw battle for the ages.