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Release Date:
28 October 2005 (USA) moreTagline:
In life, accuracy counts. morePlot:
A Chicago weather man, separated from his wife and children, debates whether professional and personal success are mutually exclusive. full summary | add synopsisNewsDesk:
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Best movie of 2005 so far; Meaningful without being weepy more (294 total)Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only)| Nicolas Cage | ... | David Spritz | |
| Michael Caine | ... | Robert Spritzel | |
| Hope Davis | ... | Noreen | |
| Gemmenne de la Peña | ... | Shelly (as Gemmenne De La Peña) | |
| Nicholas Hoult | ... | Mike | |
| Michael Rispoli | ... | Russ | |
| Gil Bellows | ... | Don | |
| Judith McConnell | ... | Lauren | |
| Chris Marrs | ... | DMV Guy | |
| Dina Facklis | ... | Andrea | |
| DeAnna N.J. Brooks | ... | Clerk (as Deanna NJ Brooks) | |
| Sia A. Moody | ... | Nurse (as Sia Moody) | |
| Guy Van Swearingen | ... | Nipper Guy | |
| Alejandro Pina | ... | Fast Food Employee | |
| Jackson Bubala | ... | Fast Food Child |
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Rated R for strong language and sexual content.Parents Guide:
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102 minLanguage:
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1.85 : 1 moreCertification:
Canada:14A (British Columbia/Manitoba/Ontario) | UK:15 | Netherlands:MG6 | Germany:6 | Australia:MA | Ireland:16 | Brazil:14 | Finland:K-15 | Sweden:7 | Singapore:M18 | Argentina:13 | Hungary:16 | Spain:18 | Canada:18A (Alberta) | Iceland:12 | Norway:11 | New Zealand:R16 | Malaysia:U (DVD) | South Korea:15 | Canada:13+ (Québec) | Denmark:15 | France:U | USA:R (certificate #41144)Fun Stuff
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While shooting the film in February, director Gore Verbinski was surprised to find that the weather in Chicago was warm, as it didn't produce any snow. The production designers had to recreate snow from scratch, as the film takes place during the winter season. moreGoofs:
Errors in geography: At 19:57 in the movie on the wind chill map, Sioux City should be Sioux Falls. moreSoundtrack:
Like a Rock moreFAQ
Why are there in the film so many McDonald references?more
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Summary: A middle aged weather man with a failing family life, sick parent and dull job copes with his life and aspires to move to a national TV show.
A great movie about the modern dilemma. It is about American society and its problems seen through the life of one guy. It talks about his problems, his mortality, his moral failings, and his caring soul as well. Nicely written, great photography of Lake Michigan covered in ice. Lots of great scenes where Nicholas Cage pull off difficult performances. Many sadly comic scenes including a dream sequence with Sponge Bob that is a wonderfully surreal.
I am afraid that disapproving critics don't understand the deep irony and existential humor like a Kurt Vonnegut novel. Nothing illustrates this better than the scene where Cage's character sees the giant balloon of Sponge Bob floating by. The meaning and meaningless of life together with family and ambition together with human frailty come together wonderfully and with humor.