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This was definitely a good example of a turn-your-brain-off film for me to watch. The moment I heard about this I wanted to watch it, partly because of Nic Cage and also because it draws strong comparisons to Five Nights at Freddy's, even though it claims not to be based on it. Willy's Wonderland follows a man (Cage) who agrees to work a night at Willy's Wonderland, home of killer animatronic robots, in order to get his car back after breaking down. This film is as mindless in fun as its main character is. Cage's character doesn't say a word throughout the film, which I don't know if this has ever been done with a main character in a movie. He only grunts, sighs, and says the word "ah". This often plays well with the film's simple premise, and when Cage is alone with the animatronics, but is often a detriment when we learn more about the history behind Willy's, as well as getting any chance to understand the way Cage's character thinks and feels.
Maybe he understands the history behind these things, or maybe he's just a guy with a strong will to survive. Max in Mad Max: Fury Road comes close to this, but even he speaks a few times where it felt valuable. The supporting cast that surround him allow us to uncover some fascinating history behind Willy's, with some of it feeling a little out there to buy into. Much of the plot including character deaths is fairly predictable, though at the same time I can't be too upset at this, given the movie I was watching. There are plenty of great hilarious moments throughout, along with the fun blood and gore (animatronics bleed?) that ensues with Cage and the animatronics. The film also shows a lot of creepy imagery and a song that may stick with you, depending on how creeped out you get. Willy's Wonderland is great if you're looking for some mindless fun of Cage beating up robots, despite its predictable plot and underdeveloped main character.
Rating 7.9/10
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