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Long Shot

2019, comedy, love

125 minutes

Journalist Fred Flarsky reunites with his childhood crush, Charlotte Field, now one of the most influential women in the world. As she prepares to make a run for the Presidency, Charlotte hires Fred as her speechwriter — much to the dismay of her...

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7.2

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10

2019-05-06

It’s smart, it’s funny, and even with a length encroaching beyond the two-hour mark, its pacing doesn’t encumber the film with prolonged lulls. Read more

8.5

2019-05-02

Long Shot is another on-point balance of comedy and sincere emotion from director Jonathan Levine. Charlize Theron and Seth Rogen are the cinematic pairing that we never thought we'd need, yet are sure glad that we got. Long Shot will make you laugh in ways that you didn't know were possible. Read more

8.3

2019-05-03

This is the funniest film I’ve seen in quite some time. Rogen and Theron have excellent chemistry that despite everything totally works. Read more

8.0

2019-09-09

Funny, likeable, charming, Boyz II Men – Long Shot ticks all of the boxes for what you’d want from a modern day rom-com. Read more

8.0

2019-05-07

Ultimately bereft of any risky proposition or messaging, Jonathan Levine’s Long Shot is unlikely to stand the test of time or be as memorable to me as some of his previous beloved efforts, but it is an amusing political acting vehicle for Charlize Theron to showcase her unreal and incredible range, as well as a fun but cursory satirization of Trump’s America. Still, though, this is my kind of romantic comedy. Read more

8.0

2019-05-03

So whilst at times inconsistent with its tone of injecting comedy into its quite serious setting Long Shot takes just that, but it’s a long shot that pays off. Read more

8.0

2019-04-30

Although possibly causing offence to some, this is a fine example of a US comedy that delivers consistent laughs. Read more

8.0

2019-04-18

A funny, heartfelt rom-com between too mismatched stars that manages, for the most part, to avoid many of the pitfalls of this genre. Read more

7.6

2019-07-17

I’d say this movie is definitely a fresh comedy as a whole, and it might even be the best romantic comedy I’ve seen all year, but I’m not sure about the comedy side. Read more

7.0

2019-05-05

Despite the flaws, I find myself enjoying the movie for the most part. There are some predictable beats and over-the-top scenes, but Levine managed to keep the movie engaging throughout. Read more

7.0

2019-05-02

Long Shot ends up a crowd-pleaser, with cute, funny, relevant humor and romance (amidst the crassness) – and even a hint of genuine emotion. Read more

7.0

2019-05-01

Long Shot has the heart, charm and hilarity to win you over long before then. Read more

5.0

2019-08-26

While flirting with some disturbing political truths, the film sometimes mistakes fatuity for freshness. If anything, it works as a showcase for the actors. Rogen is equal to himself and Theron spreads charm throughout. On the screen, they seem to be having a lot of fun together, but the film is definitely not above the ordinary. Read more

5.0

2019-05-14

Anything for a laugh is a golden rule in show business, and there are a few funny moments in this film, but that’s all folks. Read more

5.0

2019-05-03

While it offers some laughs and has the makings of a decent rom-com, Long Shot gets bogged down in its scattershot attempts at political satire. Read more

5.0

2019-05-02

Long Shot doesn’t always miss the mark, but nor does it generate enough laughs or enough heart to raise itself above your standard romantic comedy. Its promising premise and likeable leads are unfortunately wasted on a clunky script that fails to read the tone of a country. Read more

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8.0

2019-07-03

Voor ons de grappigste film van 2019. En niet alleen grappig, maar ook gewoon met een film met een boodschap. Read more

6.0

2019-05-07

Leuke romantische komedie hoewel het iets korter mocht. Read more

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