Campbell has all the trappings of success. The Family Man exchanges Campbell's New Jersey for Bailey's Bedford Falls. Still, it's amusing just how close the film hugs Frank Capra's 1946 holiday drama. Still, I have to admire The Family Man for setting such intentionally high standards. It's difficult for any movie to capture the Christmas spirit.
Cage makes for a believable, romantic hero.
He struck out earlier this year in the actioner Gone in 60 Seconds. This time, with The Family Man, Cage moves a couple of notches closer to his Leaving Las Vegas and Moonstruck roles. Away from the explosions, Cage gains the time and quiet to reveal his dramatic range. Basically, he is the dramatic guide that makes sense out of Family Man 's make-believe predicament. I just want my life back.