Mixed Reviews for Nicolas Cage's Latest Eccentric Thriller Performance

The film "Sympathy for the Devil" stars Nicolas Cage as an unpredictable character who takes a driver hostage.
Cage's eccentric performance is the main highlight, but the plot and script have issues.
The tone of the film is inconsistent, failing to maintain tension throughout.
While watchable due to Cage, the film falls short of being a compelling thriller.
Reviews characterize the movie as mediocre despite Cage's entertaining acting.