Review of The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent (2022) by Rebecca31 — 24 Apr 2022
Nicolas Cage in the role he was clearly born to play because that role is himself, Nicolas Cage. Yes you heard that right, Nicolas Cage stars as Nick Cage in this buddy, character driven comedy/drama that all the die-hard Nicolas Cage fans will absolutely adore.
Cage is a struggling actor, severely strapped for cash (no really, this isn’t a biography) and agrees to make an appearance at a billionaire super-fan’s extravagant birthday party in Spain for a ridiculous amount of money. The only catch is the super-fan, Javi Gutierrez (Pedro Pascal) also happens to be a drug kingpin and Nicolas Cage reluctantly agrees to become an informant for the CIA. Now Cage must face his most difficult task yet and put all his acting talents into taking down his new best friend, Pedro Pascal.
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent is one of the funniest movies I’ve seen in ages. Honestly the chemistry between Cage and Pascal make this so much better and I did not know we needed the hilarious duo that is Nicolas Cage and Pedro Pascal but it’s the gift that keeps on giving. Together they elevate the entire movie. The story itself is cheesy, ridiculous, hilarious, and definitely the comedic distraction we all need right now. It’s full on Nick Cage, and takes every moment it possibly can to reminisce previous Nick Cage movies. The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent would not exist if it wasn’t for the history of the Nick Cage movies which range from the good, the bad and the what the hell is this. It’s silly and sweet in all the right places while also not afraid to make fun of itself.
Let’s be honest this movie was just made for the Nick Cage super-fans but it’s got something for everyone. Very entertaining with lots of laughs and a full of heart. Highly recommended for all and a must see for all the Nicolas Cage fans, and I know you exist. Get yourselves to the cinema to see The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent and I promise you won’t be disappointed.
This review of The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent (2022) was written by Rebecca31 on 24 Apr 2022.
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