The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent (2022)
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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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... Javi Gutierrez
... Vivian
... Richard Fink
... Addy
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It certainly seems like _The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent_ will have a deeper impact on you if you’re at least somewhat of a fan of Nicolas Cage’s work, but could also be amusing for fans of absurd adult comedies. Pedro Pascal is the humorous wingman we all wish we could have; soft-spoken and yet a priceless factor in the overall ludicrous nature of the film. Meanwhile, Nicolas Cage continues to reign supreme as a talented lunatic at the top of his game. _The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent_ is an outrageous and uproarious expedition into hilarity and absurdity. Nicolas Cage and Pedro Pascal are an unlikely yet brilliant comical duo that will have you rolling on the sticky movie theater floor with laughter.
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Release Date:
2022-04-20
Run Time:
107 min
MMPA Rating:
R
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The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
It certainly seems like _The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent_ will have a deeper impact on you if you’re at least somewhat of a fan of Nicolas Cage’s work, but could also be amusing for fans of absurd adult comedies. Pedro Pascal is the humorous wingman we all wish we could have; soft-spoken and yet a priceless factor in the overall ludicrous nature of the film. Meanwhile, Nicolas Cage continues to reign supreme as a talented lunatic at the top of his game. _The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent_ is an outrageous and uproarious expedition into hilarity and absurdity. Nicolas Cage and Pedro Pascal are an unlikely yet brilliant comical duo that will have you rolling on the sticky movie theater floor with laughter.
**Full review:** https://hubpages.com/entertainment/The-Unbearable-Weight-of-Massive-Talent-2022-Review-The-R-Rated-Action-Comedy-of-a-Lifetime
No-one could ever accuse Nicolas Cage of not having a sense of humour. He plays himself for most of this, depicting a somewhat fallen star whose agent (Neil Patrick Harris) finds him a gig for $1m to go to the birthday party of his wealthy Mallorcan superman "Javi" (Pedro Pascal). Lack of options force him to travel and he quite quickly befriends his adulatory, spring screenplay writer, amigo. Snag - well Tiffany Haddish ("Vivan") is the CIA on the island, and she tries to co-opt him onto a cunning plan to trap "Javi" - whom she believes to be a criminal kingpin behind the kidnap of the daughter of a politician. What now ensue are some quite fun escapades as the actor has to turn his hand to skills he would do off pat if he were in front of a camera, but not so readily in "real life" - and it turns out that he isn't half bad, either. Is "Javi" really the baddie? Will Cage rise to the challenge? All is revealed in this amiable parody of not just many of his own films, but of espionage and action drama in general. It's got some car chases, fancy locations, power boats and a room with a waxwork that would not have looked out of place with Peter Cushing and Christopher Lee. A bit ripe at times, the dialogue is peppered with plenty of wittiness and Cage plays the exasperated, then terrified, then motivated actor with aplomb and with his tongue in his cheek. Pascal makes for a fun foil keeping the bromance bubbling along nicely, and with Sharon Horgan delivering well as his long-suffering ex-wife ("Olivia") this is a well paced and enjoyable adventure romp.
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"The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent is an admirable tribute to one of the most iconic actors of his generation: Nicolas Cage. A hilariously insane, absurd journey through a career filled with unforgettable gems, equally ridiculous and without any creative constraints.
From the hundreds of delicious references to past works and characters to the phenomenal chemistry between Pedro Pascal and Cage, it will be more complicated for viewers unfamiliar with the latter's life and filmography to get carried away by the chaotic, naturally exaggerated atmosphere.
Regardless, witnessing Cage play himself is worth any ticket. Endless entertainment for fans of a pure talent that deserves much, much more acclaim."
Rating: B+
Cast & Crew of
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Cast
... Nick Cage
... Javi Gutierrez
... Vivian
... Richard Fink
... Addy
... Olivia
... Martin
... Lucas Gutierrez
... Carlos
... Cheryl
... Gabriela
... Nicky
... Movie Actress Olivia
... Movie Actress Addy
... Guard
... Allan
... Maria
... Chef
... Majorcan Guy #1
... Majorcan Guy #2
... Evgeni
... Fernando
... Flight Attendant
... Locked Room Security Guard
... Monastery Front Gate Guard
... Reporter
... News Anchor
... Majorcan Assistant
... Party Friend
... Guard #1
... Guard #2
... David Gordon Green
... Evan (uncredited)
... Waiter (uncredited)
... Chateau Marmont Waitress (uncredited)
... (uncredited)
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... Costume Design
... Producer
... Original Music Composer
... Makeup Designer
... Production Design
... Executive Producer
... Producer
... Cinematography
... Makeup Artist
... Set Decoration
... Supervising Sound Editor
... Supervising Sound Editor
... Director
... Writer
... Executive Producer
... Writer
... Sound Re-Recording Mixer
... Visual Effects Supervisor
... Sound Effects Editor
... Hair Department Head
... Supervising Art Director
... Visual Effects Producer
... Editor
... VFX Artist
... Costume Supervisor
... Sound Re-Recording Mixer
... Set Decoration
... Key Makeup Artist
... Set Dresser
... Makeup Supervisor
... Assistant Art Director
... Set Costumer
... Standby Art Director
... Art Direction
... Producer
... Set Decoration Buyer
... Producer
... Set Decoration
... Set Decoration Buyer
... Art Direction
... Wigmaker
... Assistant Art Director
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