Nicolas Cage is Nick Cage.|Apr. 20, 2022|United States|107 Min.|R
Genre: Action;Comedy;Crime
Description: Hollywood actor Nicolas Cage faces a career crisis after being overlooked for major film roles. Haunted by “Nicky,” a manifestation of his younger, more successful self, he also struggles with strained relationships with his ex-wife Olivia and daughter Addy due to years of emotional neglect. Following a humiliating incident at Addy’s birthday party and losing a key role, Cage decides to retire from acting. However, he accepts a $1 million offer from his agent, Richard Fink, to attend a birthday celebration in Majorca for billionaire playboy Javi Gutierrez.
Initially annoyed by Javi’s neediness and his insistence on creating an improvised movie, Cage is soon inspired by Javi’s passion. The two bond over their shared love for films like *The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari* and *Paddington 2*. Shortly after, Cage is approached by CIA agents Vivian and Martin, who suspect Javi of orchestrating the kidnapping of Maria, the daughter of an anti-crime politician. Despite his reluctance, Cage agrees to assist the CIA in uncovering the truth.
After rigging cameras in Javi’s compound, Cage attends a party, announcing a collaboration with Javi as a cover to search for Maria. Following a chaotic LSD experience, Cage discovers a shrine room dedicated to his films, including a wax figure of his character Castor Troy from *Face/Off*. Torn about betraying Javi, Cage is persuaded by Vivian to weave the kidnapping into their script, hoping to uncover Maria’s location.
Cast director: Tom Gormican
Cast actor: Nicolas Cage, Pedro Pascal, Tiffany Haddish, Neil Patrick Harris, Lily Mo Sheen, Sharon Horgan, Ike Barinholtz, Paco León, Jacob Scipio, Joanna Bobin
Original name: The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent