Nicolas Cage is back, not that he went anywhere, in the new film The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent. I don’t feel I can say much about this one without spoiling the fun, so I’ll keep it short and sweet.
The more familiar you are with Cage’s work specifically and pop culture in general, the more over-the-top and joyful the ride. Not as familiar or a big fan? No worries, you’re still in for a treat. TUWoMT Is laugh-out-loud funny. Downright ridiculous at times. Sweet and endearing. Highly entertaining. Watching Cage do “his thang” in this one is a joy to behold.
Not for nothing having Pedro Pascal in the mix kicks things up a level. Pascal is more than capable of going toe to toe with Cage, more than holds his own in every scene and the two of them together create the dynamic duo that I didn’t know I needed and left me wanting more. Their chemistry is fire.
Tiffany Haddish, Ike Barinholtz, and Neil Patrick Harris make notable appearances but it’s Cage/Pascal that drive this one all the way. As such, the beginning of the movie is a little slow but once Pascal enters the picture the story hits the gas and doesn’t let up.
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent is one of those films that I enjoyed from the jump but will no doubt enjoy even more the longer I sit with it (and with repeated viewings).
The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent is a solid 8.
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