The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent

The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent

2022 · 107 min · EN · R · 6.8 (2,496 votes)
Dir. Tom Gormican · Starring Nicolas Cage, Pedro Pascal, Sharon Horgan, Ike Barinholtz, Alessandra Mastronardi, Jacob Scipio · Music Mark Isham

Nicolas Cage is Nick Cage.

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Creatively unfulfilled and facing financial ruin, Nick Cage must accept a $1 million offer to attend the birthday of a dangerous superfan. Things take a wildly unexpected turn when Cage is recruited by a CIA operative and forced to live up to his own legend, channeling his most iconic and beloved on-screen characters in order to save himself and his loved ones.

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This film feels like a high-octane, meta-cinematic joyride, brimming with self-aware humor and an infectious energy. It's a playful, exhilarating exploration of identity and legacy, constantly winking at the audience while delivering genuine thrills and a surprisingly heartfelt core. Expect a wildly entertaining, euphoric experience.

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