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The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent

2022
Comedy
Crime
1h 47m
In this action-packed comedy, Nicolas Cage plays Nick Cage, channeling his iconic characters as he's caught between a superfan (Pedro Pascal) and a CIA agent (Tiffany Haddish).
Directed by:
Tom Gormican Tom Gormican
Written by:
Tom Gormican Tom Gormican Kevin Etten Kevin Etten
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Starring:
Nicolas Cage Nicolas Cage Demi Moore Demi Moore Neil Patrick Harris Neil Patrick Harris Ike Barinholtz Ike Barinholtz Alessandra Mastronardi Alessandra Mastronardi Paco León Paco León Pedro Pascal Pedro Pascal Sharon Horgan Sharon Horgan Tiffany Haddish Tiffany Haddish Jacob Scipio Jacob Scipio Lily Sheen Lily Sheen Katrin Vankova Katrin Vankova
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Genres:
Comedy, Crime, Action
Country:
USA
Languages:
English, Spanish
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The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent

2022
Comedy
Crime
1h 47m
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jacobclark12jacobclark12
Rated 24 Apr 2022
70
58th
While the spy subplot didn't work for me all the time, this was a fun romp that I could recommend to a lot of people, especially those who are familiar with Nicolas Cage's filmography. The tongue-in-cheek tone and the chemistry between Pedro Pascal and Cage is lovely, even if it does force me to suspend disbelief more than I prefer.
Rated 24 Apr 2022
billyshearsBillyShears
Rated 12 Jun 2022
80
77th
So Nicolas Ca" Shhh say no more, I'll watch it. This philosophy doesn't always work for me and can be disastrous, but it's worth it
Rated 12 Jun 2022
madmanMadMan
Rated 28 Apr 2022
87
57th
I wish this movie had kept being merely a hilarious bro movie. Still it works very well and if you want a film where two guys bond over Paddington 2, this is your movie.
Rated 28 Apr 2022
paxtonPaxton
Rated 10 Feb 2023
75
80th
I had a blast! Action, comedy, male bonding. Loved it all. The only thing that kept it from reaching classic status in my mind is who is this "Nic Cage" they keep referring to?
Rated 10 Feb 2023
obdurateObdurate
Rated 06 Jun 2022
90
91st
Nicolas Cage can make any line work, and it's nice seeing him unhinged and also so meta. Like some others, I liked it a little more when they were chilling, but I'll still give it a 90 because 85 is too low. Legitimately funny and chaotic, interesting, creative. Great opening scene, along with other memorable scenes (Cage on acid, Cage arguing with himself/hitting himself/"Nic Cage smooches good" etc). Just endlessly entertaining, like Cage himself.
Rated 06 Jun 2022
zarkonZarkon
Rated 30 Apr 2022
75
36th
This is prime mid-2000's comedy crime flick a la Kiss Kiss Bang Bang or The Matador. The film's strengths lie in its meta comedy and the chemistry between Cage and Pedro Pascal. Its weaknesses are the rest of the script, the quality of which takes a nose-dive in the third act (ironically kicked off by a meta "so how do we end this" line), as well as the rest of the cast, an odd mishmash ranging from underused (Neil Patrick Harris) to distracting (Haddish and Barinholtz).
Rated 30 Apr 2022
luna6ixLuna6ix
Rated 30 Jun 2023
81
78th
It was only a matter of time before Cage self-exaggeration becomes so inextricably tied to the man that he is portrayed as essentially not so-called super-acting (his words), or even acting, but just being himself on camera. And here he is playing himself. Yet the clear source of charm this movie has isn't from Cage, it's because of Pascal's childish fanboy character, and a seriously awesome story of unlikely friendship.
Rated 30 Jun 2023
thervealThe_Rveal
Rated 21 Apr 2022
30
33rd
Though The Unbearable Weight seems a couple of rewrites away from the clever meta-comedy it aspires to be, the film exhibits welcome appreciation for the fullness of Cage as an actor and public figure, even if it’s mostly committed to paying off his silly side.
Rated 21 Apr 2022
amazedemonamazedemon
Rated 12 Jun 2022
65
62nd
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent is a clever concept in a dumb film that is more self-aware of Cage's career than it is of a well-executed plot. The bromance between Cage and Pascal was easily the best bit, shortly followed by Cage's ridiculous Cage-isms, Haddish & Brainholtz's CIA agents were my least favourite part. Overall a moderately entertaining if cheesy film.
Rated 12 Jun 2022
mentaculusMentaculus
Rated 01 Sep 2022
77
65th
As a massive Cage apologist who spends every July 14 watching Con Air with Mai Tais and pink coconut things this hit me with what’s left of the joy of being alive (https://youtu.be/iUwKgYliTic). The pacing is odd, the story doesn’t flow right, but the bromance between Pascal and Cage is the Lord's work, Jacob and the Angel, you know. God sees His Good Work and hears echoing out of the Depths, “Nicolas FUCCCKKKKINNNNNN CAGE!”
Rated 01 Sep 2022
ofterdingenOfterdingen
Rated 27 Apr 2022
44
25th
The Unbearable Weight of One-Joke Movies (good first 20 minutes though).
Rated 27 Apr 2022
corbadCorbad
Rated 06 Jun 2022
85
90th
A clever conceit done impeccably, with just the right amount of meta narrative. The jokes are hugely funny, the friendship is enormously lovely, and there’s even a bit of fun action and some love for Paddington 2, which are just surplus in an equation that already gives an effective result: Pascal + Cage = Massively Bearable. Lots of fun.
Rated 06 Jun 2022
fredericg54frederic_g54
Rated 25 Apr 2022
6
34th
Self-indulgent and - pardon the pun - massively inconsequential. There are hardly any stakes at all, so you're left watching Cage revisiting his past roles in a goofy and amusing rather than the outrageously unhinged way many of us have grown to love. Cage-light, if you will.
Rated 25 Apr 2022
hellboy76hellboy76
Rated 12 Sep 2022
69
73rd
Cheeky fun that fails often but is still silly enough, with good acting (or over-acting) to get by.
Rated 12 Sep 2022
mirelurkMirelurk
Rated 10 Jun 2022
71
56th
Should really not work at all but kind of does thanks to good casting, a breezy tone and a pretty funny script. Also Paddington 2 slaps and it's nice to see it getting love from another movie.
Rated 10 Jun 2022
mattorama12mattorama12
Rated 14 Nov 2022
69
58th
The plot was actually better than I expected, even if a lot of the beats were telegraphed. But this lives and dies on the relationship between Cage and Pascal, and that is really good. We've gotten a ton of post-modern comedy over the last decade and this still finds a way to feel fresh and fun.
Rated 14 Nov 2022
jarobmuljarobmul
Rated 14 Jun 2022
39
9th
If this was the same film but with Melissa McCarthy no one would be giving it good reviews.
Rated 14 Jun 2022
spaceflohspacefloh
Rated 13 Oct 2022
60
58th
eng; [th unbearable weight of massive talent]; nick cage ist ein schauspieler mit viel talent der inzwischen mit einem reichen superfan verbundenheit aufbaute aber der CIA helfen soll.; (cage in der perfekten rolle);
Rated 13 Oct 2022
moviecinemaMovieCinema
Rated 22 May 2022
44
18th
This movie failed because it tried to make Nicholas Cage “relatable”. I hate the wife and the daughter, the sad “oh I’m poor :(“ and attempts at “depth”. Maybe I just hate him too much, but god, even though there where funny part, I suffered while watching. The clichés don’t stop being clichés just because you are aware of them, do something about it! Subvert it!
Rated 22 May 2022
luordluord
Rated 18 May 2022
69
66th
It sure is... A movie. I like many of its ideas, tho I'm not so sure about their execution.
Rated 18 May 2022
tj_monsterTJ monster
Rated 11 Aug 2022
90
97th
Holy shit, this film was so godamn funny, it was serious and empathetic when it needed a serious tone and it was a perfect amount of action to fit the epicness. Wow, one of the all time favourites and with a amazing charismatic duo of pascal and cage
Rated 11 Aug 2022
scholar69420Scholar69420
Rated 11 Aug 2022
66
63rd
Lmao, this movie was great. Nick Cage and Pedro Pascal are hilarious across each other. So funny. The film is only let down by a third act ending that takes the action too seriously. Should have incorporated funnier moments into the action more often. Particularly missing on visual comedy. Not on the level of greatness of Hot Fuzz, but still pretty sick broooo
Rated 11 Aug 2022
sproostsproost
Rated 24 Jan 2023
35
10th
A massive waste of time and talent if you ask me. I get that it's on the nose and supposed to be stupid, but i'm noting down zero laughs and that's frugal for a 'comedy'. Special mention goes to the awful stock library music that kills any possibility of humor to begin with.
Rated 24 Jan 2023
utskUtSk
Rated 15 Jul 2023
60
24th
Unless you're a Cage fan, the meta gimmick isn't funny or clever enough to hide the fact that this is just a mediocre action comedy movie.
Rated 15 Jul 2023
wolfwoodeWolfwoode
Rated 09 May 2022
92
93rd
This is the Cageiest Nick Cage film in years. If you're a fan of Cage's Massive Talent, you'll be kicking yourself if you miss this one.
Rated 09 May 2022
isitfallacyisitfallacy
Rated 01 Jul 2023
70
61st
Fun movie, great acting, some depth even. Third act doesn't hold up as expected but it's still worth watching if you'd like a comedy-action-thriller.
Rated 01 Jul 2023
letterdiefLetterdief
Rated 16 Aug 2022
84
84th
Great acting and chemistry.
Rated 16 Aug 2022
stuie299stuie299
Rated 28 Aug 2022
70
31st
I guess I'm just not a huge Nic Cage fan. Not to say that I dislike him or anything. He was good enough here, its just I don't think I was engaged like a proper Nic Cage fan would have been. Pedro Pascal on the other hand is quickly becoming an actor to watch. This certainly had its moments, but I'm usually more of a meta commentary fan, and I felt like this mostly just had a weird tone. The switch to action/spy territory while not bad was also kind of just meh, whatever.
Rated 28 Aug 2022
muttermutter
Rated 21 Feb 2024
65
56th
Love me meta. Hate me cringe.
Rated 21 Feb 2024
panzerwolfpanzerwolf
Rated 19 Feb 2023
74
67th
I am a fan of Nic Cage, mostly because he feels like the kind of an actor who just throws himself right into whatever role he decides to take and he's not afraid of going all out on them. This movie incorporates that and comes out ridiculous, relaxed and fun. It's just an easy watch and Pedro Pascal balances off Cage quite nicely. The plot faltered at times, but it's carried by the two main actors and the action scenes and Nick+Pedro driving a Porsche on acid more than makes up for all of that.
Rated 19 Feb 2023
overratedoverrated
Rated 03 Aug 2023
56
57th
Echoing other reviews in that, the first two-thirds are pretty fun if a bit too "Nick Cage meme" for its own good, then when it becomes an action move it falls off a cliff.
Rated 03 Aug 2023
sammossSamMoss
Rated 20 May 2023
70
25th
Fun buddy film that gets a lot of play from Cage's pop culture persona. "Paddington 2 is incredible."
Rated 20 May 2023
lethiaslethias
Rated 10 May 2022
88
77th
Though there's a feel of drag due to sketchy subplots, but the movie is a blast. It's such a caricature of itself, so metà-Cage and it certainly doesn't take itself seriously. And I the movie feels like an homage to movies in general, it was actually a joy to listen to phony film processes, which in turn aren't phony are they? Char dev is bad, generally. It's one of those feel good movies and it's genuinely fun. Sometimes it's the only thing your soul needs. Zevon for finish helps, too.
Rated 10 May 2022
zanginZangin
Rated 13 Jun 2022
70
61st
It's really quite enjoyable to see how this film plays with Nic Cage's public persona as an actor, Cage himself is at his wackiest, and Pedro Pascal matches Cage's goofiness dead-on to make for a quite enjoyable buddy film. The pacing's not great with the film jumping around a lot in tone, genre, and even narrative consistency but it's still a fun time. Of course, one's enjoyment of this film will likely rely on one's enjoyment of Nic Cage which I can understand turning some people off.
Rated 13 Jun 2022
dawdlingpoetDawdlingPoet
Rated 30 Oct 2022
80
79th
This is a pretty silly, far fetched yet very entertaining and daft action parody crime film. I don't think its especially memorable in a clever way but it sort of is in a 'its so random' sort of a way. Its definitely amusing and if you enjoy your action films, car chase scenes, explosions etc. then this is definitely one to watch. I suppose its pretty superficial but its certainly a fun film with plenty to distract and amuse, so I'd recommend it on that basis, yes.
Rated 30 Oct 2022
jessjess125Jessjess125
Rated 08 Nov 2022
70
34th
Fun movie but so forgettable I have to google the title every time I think of it. Gives off Despicable Me vibes??
Rated 08 Nov 2022
seethruskinSeethruskin
Rated 27 Apr 2022
4
51st
A fun meta piece and done in a way that fits the Cage persona to a tee. A lot of older filmmakers and actors are making their “where do I fit in this new world and how do I appear to modern Hollywood” (hell Clint has been doing it on and off for 30 years at this point). Not a lot of them are just saying I’m playing myself. There’s no need to hide it in the subtext. Teeters on the ledge of being too clever. The Duplass Bros joke cracked exactly two people in the theatre up. Me, and my brother.
Rated 27 Apr 2022
addsAdds
Rated 13 Sep 2022
30
6th
I made it 30 min in so that's going to be my score because what the ever loving awful fuck is this shit?
Rated 13 Sep 2022
yiannosYiannos
Rated 04 Sep 2022
45
13th
Based on the memes of Cage rather than Cage himself. As a result, there is nothing much to see here, and it lacks wit.
Rated 04 Sep 2022
bookhouseboybookhouseboy
Rated 15 Jul 2022
53
68th
#22#, exp3, rw3, popcorn, story, ratings
Rated 15 Jul 2022
vicoriovicorio
Rated 15 Oct 2022
4
82nd
Original and fun. Extra points for obviously using brakes in a car chase and the correct use of "whomever".
Rated 15 Oct 2022
andaybandayb
Rated 08 Oct 2023
50
27th
unexpectedly funny, albeit utterly forgettable. cage does a pretty good parody of himself. the whole thing is more of a showcase for pascal's underused comedic talent. he should do more like these.
Rated 08 Oct 2023
thereminjamThereminJam
Rated 24 Jan 2023
80
54th
Had fun watching this one
Rated 24 Jan 2023
yoshinarutoYoshinaruto
Rated 18 Apr 2023
70
70th
I wish it just went for being a comedy rather than an action-spy-comedy, as the chemistry between Nicolas Cage and Pedro Pascal is easily the best part of the film. While the ideas are better than the execution, it’s still pretty fun for most of its runtime.
Rated 18 Apr 2023
therealj_roTheRealJ-Ro
Rated 05 Jan 2023
75
56th
Not as uproariously funny as I had maybe hoped it would be, but there's a lot of snappy dialogue here and I'll never poo-poo Nic Cage, who I hear smooches good. There's probably precious little to say about this Nic Cage movie starring Nic Cage playing Nic Cage, where he spends 100 minutes being the best Nic Cage he can be - you either like Nic Cage or you don't, and that probably correlates 1:1 in terms of whether you like this movie or not. I do, so I do. Pedro Pascal is awesome in this too.
Rated 05 Jan 2023
darrenDarren
Rated 28 Apr 2022
70
54th
Kept thinking probably b/c I had seen in 2 days prior that this movie is related to everything everywhere in that they can only be made in this era of cinema. We’ve seen cage comebacks and seen him in referential mode or giving the fans what they want mode BUT we’ve never seen it like this. In full metaness without any subtext. Just pure Cage and the battle between who he is and has been. It is very in your face but I found him and pascal very charming. I’m a sucker for stupid film references
Rated 28 Apr 2022
lrampartllrampartl
Rated 09 Apr 2023
51
32nd
Probably sillier than I expected. Definitely sillier than I expected. Very similar in tone to the Sandler/Aniston murder mystery flicks, which isn't exactly a compliment. It's perfectly fine fun, though, but I guess I was expecting something heavier. 08/APR/2023
Rated 09 Apr 2023
angrypierreangrypierre
Rated 05 Sep 2023
71
52nd
Bit of knockabout fun, and it turns out incredibly meme-able. Also bang on about Paddington 2.
Rated 05 Sep 2023
hawkinsHawkins
Rated 01 Jan 2023
63
32nd
Many of its funniest beats suffer from a bad case of trailer-spoiled-it, best to go in blind if you're a Cage fan looking for a fix.
Rated 01 Jan 2023
war_machineWar Machine
Rated 27 Dec 2022
78
72nd
Setupgreat+NICFUCKAAAAAAAAAANOWWCAGE+nuvoshamaniclmao+lolbothtoldtokilltheother+onceheshotalltheguysithoughtit'dbeamovielolohthoughtwholethingwasfake+paddington2again:Pwithdaughter
Rated 27 Dec 2022
vgnpwrzvgnpwrz
Rated 28 Apr 2022
50
33rd
I liked it okay. Not nearly as much as some of my friends. Pascal and Cage have great chemistry. They are the only saving grace because it didn’t make me laugh and it was boring and a bad movie in too many spots… C
Rated 28 Apr 2022
sybaritesybarite
Rated 02 Jul 2022
82
86th
Sometimes, I really enjoy light entertainment that doesn’t take itself too seriously, and I’m glad to see I’m not the only fan of Paddington 2. But I do have to wonder… you people on Criticker like Everything-Everywhere-Blah-Blah-Blah more than this? Really? That’s genuinely disturbing to me.
Rated 02 Jul 2022
mysticMystic
Rated 15 Jul 2022
4
65th
Intelligent. Original. Strong mid portion.
Rated 15 Jul 2022
anotherbullanotherbull
Rated 09 Jun 2022
84
47th
My favorite documentary since Blackfish
Rated 09 Jun 2022
gabrielpGabriel_p
Rated 21 Jun 2022
80
68th
A clever comedy with a great Cage and a fantastic Pedro Pascal. Loved Cage being meta and making fun at himself.
Rated 21 Jun 2022
thegreyfoxthegreyfox
Rated 09 Nov 2022
70
50th
There are not many "thespians" who could send themselves up to this degree; Clooney, Di Caprio perhaps, and of course Cage .. most are far too precious or simply not "send uppable"! I cant see Kingsley or Hopkins doing it. This was a fun romp with some decent ideas, decent production values and some amazingly beautiful sets ... and well, I enjoyed it. If you think this is a Cage vanity project, then you are probably not going to enjoy it as much, but I thought it was just him sending himself up
Rated 09 Nov 2022
kenmeistersKenMeisters
Rated 16 Oct 2022
75
71st
Acting in wonderful Cage-Mode, Nicholas Cage delivers a surprisingly funny comedy thanks to his superb chemistry with Pedro Pascal. I would rate this even higher if it weren't for the subpar family plot.
Rated 16 Oct 2022
dakota99Dakota99
Rated 28 Apr 2022
7
76th
A movie of this status is very rare in today’s market, and Nicolas Cage is one of the few guys to really pull it off. Between it’s sheer Cage entertainment, self awareness, and general fun upbeat vibe, it’s hard to not have a good time with this type of a movie. The Cage/Pascal dynamic is amazing and helps carry a pretty lethargic story arch. Unfortunately, this is one of those movies where that is secondary, but it doesn’t stop it from being a hell of a good time.
Rated 28 Apr 2022
eric_janeric-jan
Rated 03 Dec 2022
70
54th
Well, at least it's one of the best Nick Cage movies in a very long time! Very funny movie and I love that Nicolas Cage could act as himself in this one :D. Honorable mention: Pedro Pascal. Cool actor! :)
Rated 03 Dec 2022
nothingsgoodNothingsGood
Rated 01 May 2022
75
83rd
First time I've laughed out loud in theaters since The Batman, but for entirely different reasons. Haddish and Barinholtz are absolutely terrible, but at least they have zero jokes.
Rated 01 May 2022
spunkieSpunkie
Rated 06 Jun 2022
40
24th
I'm pretty disappointed. The sad caricature of an actioner spoils the earlier established dynamic with Pascal. Overall it is very PG 13 and fails to capitalize on such a rich career.
Rated 06 Jun 2022
moraesfelipemoraesfelipe
Rated 21 Apr 2023
35
9th
With such a cool concept -- and Nick really deliver the goods --, this had no right to be so boring. Spy plot is to blame here. Why does every comedy nowadays has to play like a lame action comedy, huh?
Rated 21 Apr 2023
spikycactusSpikyCactus
Rated 09 Sep 2023
70
46th
Top badass moment? That’s one way of solving the enduring riddle of who would play you in a movie about yourself. This film doesn’t quite work for me. The idea’s great and NC is great, but it gets lost for too long up inside its own fanboy posterior, whilst the 'bringing the family together again' elements are shallower than the water in the Vastitas Borealis; ultimately it’s just a crappy spy caper, not a genre I much care for. File under wasted opportunity. No cats, chainsaws or decapitations.
Rated 09 Sep 2023
romofinRomoFin
Rated 08 Mar 2023
60
9th
Cage and Pascal were fun together but the generic action ending was really lame. Really thought this was gonna be a little more wild but it just kind of fizzles out.
Rated 08 Mar 2023
n1k0o8N1k0o8
Rated 08 Dec 2022
70
50th
I was nice to see Nicolas Cage on top of his game again, the duo with Pedro Pascal worked well.
Rated 08 Dec 2022
duderDuder
Rated 08 Sep 2023
65
59th
Could it have been better? Sure, but even as is, it is quite a bit of fun. Cage is normally subdued by scripts, as much as possible, but here, he is unhinged. Chemisty with Pascal is great and it is just fun. Vibe with the tone and you’ll love it
Rated 08 Sep 2023
adam_p_dAdam P-D
Rated 06 Nov 2022
30
24th
Is this the movie Donald Kaufman was writing in Adaptation?
Rated 06 Nov 2022
hisblobhisblob
Rated 20 Jun 2022
30
18th
DNF. poor writing and acting from the actors who aren't Cage.
Rated 20 Jun 2022
pecetpecet
Rated 09 Jan 2024
80
70th
Awesome action comedy film. I was worried if film where Cage plays factionalized version of himself will be good, but it is.
Rated 09 Jan 2024
quintonjaminQuintonjamin
Rated 24 Apr 2022
90
91st
This was everything I wanted it to be. I literally have nothing I can complain about. Nic Cage was great, but I was really surprised at how funny Pedro Pascal was. Their chemistry was fantastic.
Rated 24 Apr 2022
cetincelikcetincelik
Rated 15 May 2022
83
79th
2022'de #IzlediğimFilmler ; 96.The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent (2022) Nick Cage ve sinemaseverseniz kayıtsız kalamayacağınız nefis bir komedi aksiyon filmi. Kızımla izledik.
Rated 15 May 2022
myfavchordsmyfavchords
Rated 22 Aug 2022
76
56th
This is a fun meta film. Both Nicolas Cage and Pedro Pascal give fun performances in this movie. The script has a number of good moments. Overall I would recommend this film.
Rated 22 Aug 2022
amerigoamerigo
Rated 20 Jul 2022
77
46th
I wish this was a "talky comedy" instead of this hodgepodge of self-aware cliches. The best moments are when Pascal and Cage riff off each other. The weird spy-thriller frame adds nothing to the movie and feels like all unisnpired filler.
Rated 20 Jul 2022
psimpsim
Rated 09 Aug 2022
77
59th
I guess I was primed to enjoy this, but thanks to the chemistry between Cage and Pascal this was actually funnier and more moving than I would have thought. Just don't pay too much attention to the drug cartel plot, the script certainly doesn't either.
Rated 09 Aug 2022
ricRic
Rated 01 May 2023
70
26th
A bit too long before it becomes weird enough for all the awkwardness to become bearable
Rated 01 May 2023
trixrabbiTrixRabbi
Rated 21 Oct 2022
37
5th
Tolerable Enough But Lacking Talent
Rated 21 Oct 2022
lofisofilofisofi
Rated 26 May 2022
43
40th
metafiction has become safe and sterile
Rated 26 May 2022
ericamblerericambler
Rated 09 Jun 2022
72
52nd
The unbearable weight is, in reality, quite lighthearted, and what the film lacks in true introspection it makes up in quirky charm. Cage is a good sport and pairs well with Pascal. The film's most worthwhile and honest message--and perhaps the ultimate goal of all performers--is succinctly summarized by Warren Zevon's gentle musical plea over the end credits: "Keep me in your heart for a while."
Rated 09 Jun 2022
slaterman2slaterman2
Rated 23 Apr 2022
84
73rd
Pretty much what you’d want a movie where Nicolas Cage playing himself going against a cartel to be. It’s funny, it has action sequences, and, of course, Nick Cage goes full Nick Cage.
Rated 23 Apr 2022
vandelay1Vandelay1
Rated 26 Apr 2023
67
71st
good movie
Rated 26 Apr 2023
thatyoungmthatyoungm
Rated 09 Dec 2022
87
45th
As far as meta-universe films go, The Unbearable Weight is a pretty well-made, fun romp that manages to craft an exciting adventure meets buddy comedy around the enigmatic legend that is Nicolas Cage's acting career. Cage plays himself, of course, and his unbridled energy and willingness to lampoon himself, while telling a pretty good story along the way, is what really sells the film.
Rated 09 Dec 2022
nbpNBP
Rated 10 Mar 2023
8
75th
"The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent" is a must-see for fans of Nicolas Cage and lovers of movies in general. The film is hilarious and features a fantastic performance from Cage, who is clearly having a blast playing a version of himself. While the film may not be perfect, it's a fun and enjoyable ride that is sure to leave audiences with a smile on their faces.
Rated 10 Mar 2023
scorpusScorpus
Rated 11 Jun 2022
79
68th
Ridiculous and very fun, this film thrives off the performances from Nic Cage and, in particular, Pedro Pascal
Rated 11 Jun 2022
td888td888
Rated 20 Jan 2024
80
89th
It's Nicholas Cage playing Nick Cage. What more do you want.
Rated 20 Jan 2024
carrotstixcarrotstix
Rated 03 Sep 2022
70
44th
Do you like Nick Cage and his myriad of characters he has played over the years? Would you like to see a movie that takes that Nick Cage (the actual human) and put a very decent plot and movie in his lap examining how his success and the chase to be as big as he once was is diluted with a trash spy plot and a big action scene at the end but may be okay because even the writing is aware that the movie would only get made if there was an action scene?! An interesting and funny movie.
Rated 03 Sep 2022
kgbelliveaukgbelliveau
Rated 31 Dec 2023
65
17th
It does not quite become the film you think it will. In trying to do one extra thing it diminishes the comedy that was working. Cage and Pascal play off each other nicely but that is as far as the good things go. The meta aspect of this film just grew tiresome about 45 minutes in and the joke over played itself. We get it, Cage is known for being weird and wild.
Rated 31 Dec 2023
shockularSHOCKULAR
Rated 14 Feb 2023
79
67th
This is a lot of fun, especially if you're fascinated by Cage. It's pretty unique and at times clever, though it's a bit uneven and the first half is better than the second. It almost reminded me sometimes of an undercooked Spike Jonze movie or something with its quirkiness. Undercooked Jonze is still interesting, though. I have a feeling if someone like Jonze had directed this it might have been amazing, though.
Rated 14 Feb 2023
hajikarimihajikarimi
Rated 26 Aug 2022
87
29th
1914: weak
Rated 26 Aug 2022
p_u_l_pP u l p
Rated 18 Jun 2022
53
43rd
"She thought Humphrey Bogart was a porn star."
Rated 18 Jun 2022
pistolpetePistolPete
Rated 25 Feb 2023
65
44th
Silly & fun. Just like it's supposed to be. Some aspects were phenomenal (acid trip) and others were weak (no spoilers). Overall an entertaining and worthwhile adventure. 6.5
Rated 25 Feb 2023
feritdgnferitdgn
Rated 29 Jun 2022
75
74th
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent reached the fringes of an alternate persona created through Nicolas Cage, allowing me to have a great time with a story that is both hilarious and clever. I even got emotional. Anyone who is a Nick Cage freak like me will enjoy watching.
Rated 29 Jun 2022
bentienbentien
Rated 12 Dec 2022
52
32nd
Starts out decent, but turns out very one-noted along the way.
Rated 12 Dec 2022
difontaineDifontaine
Rated 06 May 2022
70
51st
If they kept with the character stuff and leant a bit more into "NICK FFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF---IIINNNNGGG CAAAAGE", it would be better. But it's still a fun watch.
Rated 06 May 2022
monalaurieMona_Laurie
Rated 27 May 2022
55
26th
Fun movie, but not laugh-out-loud funny. Cage and Pascal worked really well together, but they could only make up for so much of the plot.
Rated 27 May 2022
matthagenmatthagen
Rated 03 Mar 2023
65
80th
Is this the greatest movie title of all time? This is one of those movies that just effortlessly goes about its business. I feel like I know Nic Cage, and the movie plays off of that. Heaps of fun, although I could use a few more laughs somehow. Does anyone else get some Adaptation vibes? I also get some Tropic Thunder mixed in there. I still need to see Paddington 2.
Rated 03 Mar 2023
scuffedScuffed
Rated 15 Mar 2023
55
31st
Quirky and fun at points. A bit formulaic at others.
Rated 15 Mar 2023
mac_sixMac Six
Rated 08 Oct 2022
65
21st
I didn't think my 300th film review would be a Nic Cage film.The film wasn't as outstanding as I thought it would be,but it had its moments and actually it was nice to see Cage in a bigger Hollywood film again.
Rated 08 Oct 2022
barisiusbarisius
Rated 23 Jun 2022
80
71st
It is good because it is aware of how ridiculous it is. Few people in Hollywood are cognizant of their manic ego and so humbly undermine it like this. We see some sparkling moments of nuanced craftsmanship as the film within the film intertwines with the meta narrative, as well as the homoerotic relation with Pedro Pascal.
Rated 23 Jun 2022
kojiKoji
Rated 15 Apr 2023
6
53rd
I had more than a few good laughs watching this
Rated 15 Apr 2023

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