Even though Jack knows no history of this life, only his daughter Annie notices his oddness, asking where her dad has gone. Kate accepts his cluelessness as part oddball humor, which they clearly have a history of, part midlife crisis. Jack attempts to blend his new persona with his old one. The film's conclusion is not exactly what the audience might expect and presents new concepts to ponder. His return from the increasingly zombified performances he's been giving in one actioner after another is most welcome.
Cage nails the complexities of a somewhat arrogant, assured man who also is, at heart, decent.
Equally engaging is Tea Leoni, who simply has never been better. She's funny, strong, quick-witted and sexy and a dynamic foil for Cage. Support is solid all around.