1998’s Snake Eyes is one of Brian De Palma’s most underrated movies. It was met with a mixed critical reception, which was shortly followed by its underperformance at the box office. Contemporary critics complained that the plot is too convoluted and the pacing is all over the place. But those are minor complaints in a movie that’s as hyperstylized and gorgeously shot as Snake Eyes. Every scene has something exciting going on, the camera is rarely still, and Nicolas Cage is always a joy to watch. But, as enjoyable as Snake Eyes is, it would’ve been a lot better if De Palma had been able to pull together its original ending.