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Yeah, I said it.

It’s more than just a goofy action comedy.

The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent

This is a movie like no other, and it tends to go underappreciated by the general public.

That’s criminal in itself.

Here’s why you should double-check you watch it before it disappears.

The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent (2022 Movie) Official Red Band Trailer – Nicolas Cage - YouTube

What starts as an awkward meeting quickly turns into an unlikely friendship before spiraling into a wild crime plot.

Yeah, he knows you thought he was ridiculous in “Snake Eyes”.

And he doesn’t care.

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That’s the beauty of it, though.

Javi is an unhinged fan who’s both charming and a little mysterious.

How do you become “buddies” with a rich fan that has ulterior motives?

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You’ll find out, and you might not be expecting how it all plays out.

Is Javi going to go off the deep end?

Or is his fascination with Cage genuine?

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And minutes later, theres a car chase that feels ripped straight from one of his 90s action classics.

Nicolas Cage and Pedro Pascal in The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent

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