The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent

Name: The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Genre: Action, Thriller, Comedy, Crime
Released: April 22, 2022
Duration: 105 min
Rating: 68
Cast: Alessandra Mastronardi, Caroline Boulton, Demi Moore, Eli Jane, Ike Barinholtz

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Lionsgate | Release Date: April 22, 2022 | Not Rated

Starring: Alessandra Mastronardi, Caroline Boulton, Demi Moore, Eli Jane, Ike Barinholtz, Jacob Scipio, Joanna Bobin, Lily Mo Sheen, Neil Patrick Harris, Nicolas Cage, Paco León, Pedro Pascal, Sharon Horgan, Tiffany Haddish

Summary: Creatively unfulfilled and facing financial ruin, the fictionalized version of Nicolas Cage must accept a $1 million offer to attend the birthday of a dangerous superfan (Pedro Pascal). Things take a wildly unexpected turn when Cage is recruited by a CIA operative (Tiffany Haddish) and forced to live up to his own legend, channeling hisCreatively unfulfilled and facing financial ruin, the fictionalized version of Nicolas Cage must accept a $1 million offer to attend the birthday of a dangerous superfan (Pedro Pascal). Things take a wildly unexpected turn when Cage is recruited by a CIA operative (Tiffany Haddish) 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. With a career built for this very moment, the seminal award-winning actor must take on the role of a lifetime: Nick Cage.… Expand

Director: Tom Gormican

Genre(s): Action, Thriller, Comedy, Crime

Rating: Not Rated

Runtime: 105 min

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Bobby LePire

Apr 23, 2022

The Unbearable Weight Of Massive Talent offers something for hardcore Cage fans, cinephiles, or anyone looking for something refreshing and unique. It’s original, funny, dramatic, and action-packed without the tonal whiplash one might expect from such an ambitious narrative. Read full review

Luke Y. Thompson

Apr 12, 2022

If the movie were just meme-able moments, it might run out of steam, even with Cage delivering them practically nonstop. Thankfully, there’s an actual plot, which allows everyone else (and the film as a whole) to spoof less Cage-specific tropes. Read full review

Scott Campbell

Apr 19, 2022

Nicolas Cage brilliantly embraces, mocks, and subverts his own legacy in an ingeniously demented action comedy that celebrates one of Hollywood's most uniquely fascinating stars. Read full review

Polygon Rafael Motamayor

Mar 17, 2022

The film works like gangbusters, and it’s a terrific vehicle for Cage, but not for the reasons people might expect. Read full review

Manohla Dargis

Apr 21, 2022

The director Tom Gormican, who wrote the script with Kevin Etten, gets the job done, churning the nonsense. There are no surprises other than the movie is watchable and amusing, though it’s too bad Gormican didn’t let Cage and Pascal just go with the absurdist, shambolic flow. Read full review

Movie Nation Roger Moore

Apr 20, 2022

It’s funny enough so long as Cage and Pascal are bromancing their way towards that big pay off/stand-off, the one you’ve seen in all the trailers because, let’s face it, it sells “The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent.” Read full review

The Telegraph Tim Robey

Apr 22, 2022

With the filmmakers almost palpably high-fiving between these takes, it’s no surprise they wind up with a star performance that has to count as one of this star’s most strenuous. Treated as this zoo exhibit, he isn’t unleashed to express himself creatively. He’s caged. Read full review

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bobertbuilder12

Apr 23, 2022

The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent is a great Nick Cage movie!! I liked that he was always funny and he knows how to bring comedic relief to a serious moment.

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Alex_Nev_

Jun 10, 2022

(This is support) I am happy with all my heart for Nicolas Cage. Very good and light film. Сhemistry between main actors 10 out of 10