The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent
Nicolas Cage is my favorite actor, and nothing makes me happier than seeing a film honoring his career be this creative and fun. The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent combines the tropes of a reflective biopic with a comedy and crime film in the manner a film honoring Nick Cage should be. His love for cinema is intoxicating. I’m confident viewers unfamiliar with his work will be inspired to take a gander at his filmography (here’s a list if you’re interested). But of course, Nic Cage isn’t alone, Pedro Pascal plays Cage’s new friend Javi Gutierrez, and they have excellent chemistry. Their friendship is practically adorable, whether they’re running from gangsters or watching Paddington 2. As a comedy, it’s funny; as a crime film, it’s exciting; as a love letter of Nick Cage, The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent is practically romantic.
Check out my full review here and my coverage of the premier here.
