The 2022 buddy action-comedy starring Cage and Pedro Pascal joined Tubi’s expansive lineup in January. While the film wasn't the biggest hit at the box office, making $29 million worldwide off its $30 million budget, it was a massive hit with critics and the moviegoers who saw this quirky team-up. Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent holds a certified-fresh 87% rating for both its critic and audience scores on Rotten Tomatoes.
What Is ‘The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent’ About?
With a high concept like this, The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent’s potential could have easily collapsed under the film's, well, weight. However, this film is more than a cheap gimmick. Massive Talent turned out to be a hilarious, unapologetically corny, and action-packed love letter to Cage’s career. Also, beyond the laugh-out-loud moments and memes that spawned from the film, Massive Talent's core message, showing off the emotional power of cinema, is one that can't be overlooked. It's not just a clever parody. It's a great action-comedy in its own right.
Enough can't be said about Cage and Pascal’s pitch-perfect goofball chemistry. While both actors have taken on a bunch of serious roles throughout their careers, Massive Talent shows off their deadly comedic range. Pascal in particular will put a big dumb smile on anyone’s face with the pair having a great cast to bounce off of. This included Tiffany Haddish, Sharon Horgan, and Ike Barinholtz.
