Movie Breakdown: The Unbearable Weight Of Massive Talent
Pre-Screening Stance:
I’ve greatly enjoyed every single nugget of The Unbearable Weight Of Massive Talent that I’ve come across, so I guess you could say I’m excited to check it out. Here’s to Nicolas Fucking Cage, man.
Post-Screening Ramble:
The Unbearable Weight Of Massive Talent is very funny, surprisingly heartfelt, and thoroughly meta. The film, of course, stars Nicolas Cage as Nicolas Cage, a former superstar who is currently in the midst of a divorce, nearly broke, and also struggling to get roles. Despite the rough patch, when Javi (Pedro Pascal) reaches out and offers a million bucks for Cage to attend his birthday party, the thespian is quick to decline, but then he realizes he doesn’t have a choice and agrees to the deal. Surprisingly, the pair hit it off and become quick friends, but there’s outside forces suggesting that Javi may not be who he claims to be.
I know a lot of what’s drawn people to some of Cage’s lower level films over the years is the actor himself, because he generally seems to be into the role no matter what. In my opinion, the pinnacle of that enthusiasm is achieved right here in The Unbearable Weight Of Massive Talent – Cage very much looks like he’s having the time of his life, and this is only further enhanced by Pascal, who turns in one of the “best bud” performances I’ve seen in a long time. Is there a reason a sequel to this should ever be made? No, but I’d pay good money to see Cage and Pascal together again. By the way, kudos to writer/director Tom Gormican, who somehow never let’s this silly movie ever spin out of control and become too much.
Please go see The Unbearable Weight Of Massive Talent. The film hits theaters this Friday, April 22.
One Last Thought:
There’s a few times in this movie where Cage speaks to Nicky, an imaginary younger version of himself. First of all, these scenes are hilarious (expect to start hearing “Nic Cage smooch good!” from folks). Secondly, the CG for young Cage’s face is somehow both spot-on and horrific.
