Blockbuster director Gore Verbinski (PIRATES OF THE CARIBBEAN, THE RING) takes it down a few notches for the kind of quiet, character-driven comedy that's usually associated with the likes of Cameron Crowe and Alexander Payne. While it's no JERRY MAGUIRE or even ABOUT SCHMIDT, Verbinski's fable about a middle-aged man trying to force his derailed personal life back on track is heartfelt and often very funny. With his telegenic smile and masterful arm movements convincingly describing the paths of oncoming cold fronts, Channel 6's Dave Spritz (Nicolas Cage) is, to all appearances, a successful TV weatherman. He pulls a good salary, drives a nice car and even though so...
Released:
2005
Rated:
R
Length:
101 mins