Long Shot

Name: Long Shot
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Released: May 3, 2019
Duration: 125 min
Rating: 67
Cast: Alexander Skarsgård, Andy Serkis, Aviva Mongillo, Bob Odenkirk, Boyz II Men

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Lionsgate | Release Date: May 3, 2019 | R

Starring: Alexander Skarsgård, Andy Serkis, Aviva Mongillo, Bob Odenkirk, Boyz II Men, Charlize Theron, Chris Cavener, Gabrielle Graham, Hamza Haq, James Hicks, James Saito, Julien Boissaud, June Diane Raphael, Kara Raposo, Nathaly Thibault, O'Shea Jackson Jr., Randall Park, Ravi Patel, Seth Rogen, Tristan D. Lalla, Xiao Sun

Summary: When Fred Flarsky (Seth Rogen) reunites with his first crush, one of the most influential women in the world, Charlotte Field (Charlize Theron), he charms her with his self-deprecating humor and his memories of her youthful idealism. As she prepares to make a run for the Presidency, Charlotte hires Fred as her speechwriter. A fish out ofWhen Fred Flarsky (Seth Rogen) reunites with his first crush, one of the most influential women in the world, Charlotte Field (Charlize Theron), he charms her with his self-deprecating humor and his memories of her youthful idealism. As she prepares to make a run for the Presidency, Charlotte hires Fred as her speechwriter. A fish out of water on Charlotte's elite team, Fred is unprepared for her glamourous lifestyle in the limelight. Sparks fly as their unmistakable chemistry leads to a round-the-world romance and a series of unexpected and dangerous incidents. … Expand

Director: Jonathan Levine

Genre(s): Comedy, Romance

Rating: R

Runtime: 125 min

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Michael Roffman

Mar 10, 2019

Long Shot is a major win for Levine, Rogen, and Theron, who defied the odds to deliver an instantly re-watchable hit. It’s sexy, it’s funny, it’s smart, it’s topical, and, above all, it’s exactly what some people need right now. Read full review

David Griffin

Mar 11, 2019

Charlize Theron and Seth Rogen transform Long Shot's familiar rom-com story into a memorable and funny movie. Read full review

The Guardian Kristy Puchko

Mar 10, 2019

With a giddy irreverence and a cavalcade of stupendous comedic performers, Long Shot is outrageously funny. Read full review

James Berardinelli

May 1, 2019

Long Shot, a production that’s as much a fantasy in the political realm as in the romantic one, is a pleasant trifle that leaves behind a warm fuzzy feeling, which is all one can realistically ask of movie of this sort. Read full review

Justin Chang

May 2, 2019

At times it might remind you of a slightly edgier version of the genteel White House romances that flourished in the mid-’90s, like Dave and The American President. Long Shot may nod overtly to a world under threat by terrorism, corruption and climate change, but it also yearns for a gentler, less polarized moment in our political discourse. Read full review

Anthony Lane

May 6, 2019

You could argue that such silly satisfaction comes with the territory, but although I enjoyed the snap of Long Shot, I couldn’t help remembering how “Roman Holiday” (1953) — another film about a lowly journalist who falls for a higher being — draws to its wrenching close. Read full review

Peter Rainer

May 3, 2019

Just in case we don’t register the mismatch, Rogen is outfitted to look especially shlubby, and he sports an unbecoming beard that never comes off. With his crack timing, he still manages to get a few laughs, but he would have gotten a whole lot more if the jokes were any good. Theron, meantime, is photographed in full glamour mode throughout. This is probably just as well, since, as an actress, she doesn’t appear to have a comic bone in her body. Therein lies the true mismatch in this coupling. Read full review

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solanod

May 28, 2019

Hilarious, must watch

7 of 11 users found this helpful74

AsaZimbabwe

Aug 29, 2019

surprisingly great, really funny, rogen & theron have impressive chemistry...

1 of 3 users found this helpful12

eagleeyeviking

Aug 30, 2019

The stars have great chemistry, the jokes land more often than not, and the film has a pleasant vibe throughout. "Long Shot" takes an interesting premise and executes it rather well. The film feels very 2019 as well.

1 of 2 users found this helpful11

GrantD243

Oct 8, 2019

Charlize Theron falling in love with Seth Rogen is not a very believable storyline, but that's kind of the point in Long Shot. The thing is, though, that's really all there is to it. Charlize is the Secretary of State and Seth eventually becomes her speech writer (they know each other fromCharlize Theron falling in love with Seth Rogen is not a very believable storyline, but that's kind of the point in Long Shot. The thing is, though, that's really all there is to it. Charlize is the Secretary of State and Seth eventually becomes her speech writer (they know each other from middle school), and she falls in love with him. It is just a normal romantic comedy otherwise. It was a joy to watch but so are most average romantic films.… Expand

1 of 3 users found this helpful12

CarlElmore

Nov 22, 2022

Very dull and not super funny minus one joke but it doesn't do anything egregiously bad.

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geewah

Jan 1, 2021

Dull, predictable and filled with very few laughs. Surprised Rogen & Theron attached themselves to this bland project

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Broyax

Dec 21, 2020

La comédie ou plutôt la sous-comédie américaine typique et typiquement pathétique et super ultra débile, emballée de surcroît dans une niaiserie et de bons sentiments bien familiaux et commerciaux pour bien essorer ce qui reste de cerveau du public amerloque de base très basique.

Bref, uneLa comédie ou plutôt la sous-comédie américaine typique et typiquement pathétique et super ultra débile, emballée de surcroît dans une niaiserie et de bons sentiments bien familiaux et commerciaux pour bien essorer ce qui reste de cerveau du public amerloque de base très basique.

Bref, une bonne grosse merdasse ultra conne dans laquelle s’est fourvoyée la toujours jolie Charlize qui s’égare un peu trop de temps à autre dans ce genre de déchets… nous en sommes très affligé pour elle (c’est le nous royal qui parlons, bien entendu) car elle vaut beaucoup mieux que cela ! l’argent facile je présume…!

Mais ça n’a pas dû être facile de tourner avec le gros connard de débile profond Seth Rogen, l’habitué mongolo des films de golios de ce sous-genre ! nous la plaignons et compatissons… d’autant que cette merderie dure deux putains de plombes ! un truc de fous… et surtout de gros débiles de gros cons mongoloïdes à chier.… Expand

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