The Weather Man (2005)

But although David’s life is full of inner turmoil, on the outside the weatherman with the winning smile and onscreen charm appears to be pretty much under control. Even the producers of the prestigious New York-based “Hello America,” hosted by Bryant Gumbel (portraying himself), have noticed his work and want him to audition for their syndicated national morning show. Still, no amazing career opportunity seems to be stopping David’s personal life from going into a skid, and much like the tornadoes he predicts, he could be headed for a path of

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Yes, "The Weather Man" is a downer, although the sun breaks through from time to time, and there are moments of comedy that are earned, not simply inserted. Do you never want to see a downer? Some time ago, tiring of people telling me "Oh, I heard that movie was depressing," I started telling them: "Every bad movie is depressing. No good movie is depressing." Sometimes they get it. Sometimes they look at me as if I'm mad. I haven't had any fast food thrown at me yet. 

Some time ago, there were magazine articles delineating the difference between "guy-dom" and "manhood." One could say that "Weather Man's" main point is to show a guy's painful struggle to be a man. You can admire the efforts of all concerned, including director Gore Verbinski ("Pirates of the Caribbean") working in a deliberate, more austere gear than usual. But unlike the arrows Dave uses for his archery hobby, the movie never quite hits whatever target it's aiming for. 

--GENE SEYMOUR

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...if you’re in the mood for a comedy in which the bitter definitely exceeds the sweet, and are willing to mix your laughter with a large quota of sympathy for other peoples’ pain, you’ll find a good deal to admire and enjoy here. B

--Frank Swietek

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...we get a vague movie that a few successful but chronically dissatisfied men will be able to call their own. The rest of us will see the film for what it is: a long, cold mumble from the heart. 

-- (Boston Globe)

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If I were prone to cynicism, I'd say The Weather Man is like an art movie for people who don't like art movies. And although it has some funny moments, its gloomy scenario feels contrived to teach Dave life lessons: Events can be random, fate can be cruel, adults must sacrifice and the key to adulthood is acceptance. C

--Robert Denerstein

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Directed by

Gore Verbinski Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest, The Ring

Cast

Nicolas Cage The Rock, Face/Off, Adaptation. Michael Caine Batman Begins, The Prestige, Children of Men Hope Davis About Schmidt, Arlington Road, Flatliners Nicholas Hoult About a Boy, Kidulthood, Intimate Relations Gil Bellows The Shawshank Redemption, Snow White: A Tale of Terror, Judas Kiss Gemmenne de la Peña Erin Brockovich Michael Rispoli While You Were Sleeping, Rounders, Snake Eyes [more]

Music By

Hans Zimmer Gladiator, Batman Begins, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest

At times, The Weather Man shows a propensity for black humor. Most of the jokes aren't laugh-aloud funny but they are incisive. The screenplay is smarter than some viewers will give it credit for, and it's hard to find fault with the actors.  --James Berardinelli (ReelViews) Exploring the mind of a failed man looking to better his life might not initially appear welcoming, but the strength of the filmmaking and the performances carry this material expertly, making this a great autumnal surprise.  --Brian Orndorf (eFilmCritic.com) The film's ultimate point has to do with David's epiphany, and it's a funny, tortuous path that takes us there. You can't really predict how your life is going to turn out any better than you can predict, say, the weather. All you can do is take guess and hope for the best -- and it's the hoping that makes it fun. B+ --Eric D. Snider (EricDSnider.com) This is no comedy. Despite trailers that make it look like a stupid comedy, à la “Anchorman,” a dismal trip to the movies if ever there was one, this is not played for laughs. Oh, there are a few lines that will make you chuckle, but, by and large, this is a serious film about serious matters. 7/10 --Tony Medley

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