  Nicolas Cage's 9 Best Movies  February 23rd, 2011 2:58pm EST |
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Drive Angry  Nicolas Kim Coppola, nephew of director Francis
Ford Coppola, wanted to build his career on his own merits. So
the Oscar winner dropped the familiar surname in favor of Cage
and has been going his own way ever since -- which is, to say,
every way possible.  With the acting chops to move our souls and
the ripped biceps of an action star, you'll have equal chances
finding him in your local art house as in your mall's multiplex.
Cage has worn endless hats -- and hairstyles.  And with his new
flick "Drive Angry 3D" hitting theaters, we thought this would
be a good time to look back at Cage's finest work and marvel at
its dizzying diversity. And did we mention he once owned a
castle in Germany?   9. 'National Treasure' (2004)  This
lighthearted Disney adventure isn't just mindless entertainment
-- it's also a great way to teach your kids about American
history! When Benjamin Ga