The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent

A playful, self-aware romp that balances absurd comedy with genuine heart, letting its star send up his own image while delivering action and warmth.

Directed by

Tom Gormican

Genres

Action, Comedy, Crime

Starring

Nicolas Cage, Pedro Pascal, Sharon Horgan

Tagline

Nicolas Cage is Nick Cage.

Overview

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.

How it feels

Absurd, satirical, warm and campy. Brisk and easy to follow.

About

Identity, family, celebrity, art

Content

Strong violence and language. Mild gore and sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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