What if you made different choices? What if you said yes, instead of no? What if you got a second chance?
Jack Campbell è un uomo di successo di Wall Street. Le ragazze arrivano da lui senza che nemmeno debba chiedere, possiede una Ferrari, un attico e tutto sembra scorrere per il verso giusto.La vigilia di Natale, Jack incontra una sorta di "angelo" che lo obbliga a "dare un'occhiatina" a come sarebbe stata la sua vita se non avesse anteposto la carriera all'amore ed alla famiglia: la mattina dopo si risveglia in una vita diversa, dove ha sposato Kate, sua ex ragazza ai tempi dell'università e madre dei suoi figli, e dove vive vendendo pneumatici nella ditta del suocero. Jack capirà a sue spese di aver perso le cose migliori della vita.
Cast Completo di The Family Man
Nicolas Cage
Jack Campbell
Nicolas Cage delivers a nuanced and compelling performance in the 2000 film "The Family Man," portraying the character of Jack Campbell with a deft balance of charisma and introspection. As a high-flying, successful Wall Street executive who is granted a glimpse into an alternate life where he is a family man in New Jersey, Cage adeptly navigates the complex emotional landscape of his character. His portrayal captures the initial shock and subsequent emotional journey of a man who has everything by society's standards but finds himself questioning the true meaning of success and happiness. Cage's performance is both grounded and transformative, as he convincingly embodies the role of a family patriarch, showcasing the tender moments of domestic life with warmth and authenticity, while also confronting the internal struggle and longing for the life he once knew. His ability to oscillate between the high-octane energy of his corporate persona and the softer, more reflective side of the family-oriented Jack provides the film with a poignant exploration of life choices and the value of human connection.
- Pubblicato il December 12, 2000