Film Review: Long Shot
Genre: Comedy, Romance
Cert: 15
Director: Jonathan Levine
Screenwriter: (screenplay by) Dan Sterling, Liz Hannah, (story by) Dan Sterling
Starring: Charlize Theron, Seth Rogen, June Diane Raphael, O'Shea Jackson Jr., Ravi Patel, Bob Odenkirk, Andy Serkis, Randall Park, Tristan D. Lalla, Alexander Skarsgård, Aladeen Tawfeek, Nathan Morris, Wanya Morris, Shawn Stockman, Isla Dowling
Running time: 2h 5min
Parents advised reading before viewing the film as some scene may contain scenes unsuitable for younger viewers.
Sex & Nudity:
Violence & Gore:
Profanity:
Alcohol/Drugs/Smoking:
Frightening/Intense Scenes:
Story: Fred Flarsky (Seth Rogen) is a gifted and free-spirited journalist with an affinity for trouble. Charlotte Field (Charlize Theron) is one of the most influential women in the world. Smart, sophisticated, and accomplished, she's a powerhouse diplomat with a talent for...well, mostly everything. The two have nothing in common, except that she was his babysitter and childhood crush. When Fred unexpectedly reconnects with Charlotte, 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 impulsively hires Fred as her speechwriter, much to the dismay of her trusted advisors. A fish out of the water on Charlotte's elite team, Fred is unprepared for her glamourous lifestyle in the limelight. However, sparks fly as their unmistakable chemistry leads to a round-the-world romance and a series of unexpected and dangerous incidents.
Likes: First of all ive seen alot of reviews on this film, there is alot of people trashing this film for stupid reasons like a bunch of soulless morons because this is actually a damn good film. I never watched this at the cinema because I didnt think it would be a film I would like and I'm normally one for Seth Rogan film because he can be a little over the top at the time, but damn this film is beautifully done and absolutely Hilarious.
Now Bare in mind when it comes to Seth Rogan film expect the Dirty jokes and little racist moments but they are done in such a way it doesn't take it seriously, the natural way the comedy flows with the Rom-com style film actually work when it not forced, so because this throw out all that PC generation crap that weighs down comedy just throws it out the window, thank god they did because it wouldn't have been so much fun and hilarious to watch if they when the PC route.
People saying that Charlize and Seth don't Have Chemistry, which im gonna have to disagree with. The playing off each other all the way through the film it's done in such a way instead of forcing character on the actor to play, they actually have written this film to the actor's strength which makes this one of the most charming, heartwarming, heartfelt and absolutely funniest film ive seen in a long time that doesn't force the comedy it just come naturally, you can tell Charlize and Seth had fun making this film.
The movie starts off a bit slow but once the two characters come together it really gets good! which thankfully It doesn't take the same roads as most romantic comedies do, by the end, this is a film that will surprise you.
Ive never Laugh so much in ages with a film, it a very rare film, especial with most rom-con or just comedys, in general, feels like this force pc style so not to defend someone which drags the films down and kill the film, which im glad this film just let loose and said F**k the PC b*llshit.
It works so well for this film I love it, you really find yourself rooting for Seth character because its kind of an underdog romantic comedy, which reflects so much of life which is why this film is very relatable.
Dislikes: There are Minor Flaws in the film, throughout the film but, it doesn't affect the film in any way
Overall: Charming, Well writen, Absolute Hilarious Charlize and Seth have Brilliant chemistry
Rating: 5 out of 5 for Entertainment / 9.2 out of 10 for Rom-com.
Cert: 15
Director: Jonathan Levine
Screenwriter: (screenplay by) Dan Sterling, Liz Hannah, (story by) Dan Sterling
Starring: Charlize Theron, Seth Rogen, June Diane Raphael, O'Shea Jackson Jr., Ravi Patel, Bob Odenkirk, Andy Serkis, Randall Park, Tristan D. Lalla, Alexander Skarsgård, Aladeen Tawfeek, Nathan Morris, Wanya Morris, Shawn Stockman, Isla Dowling
Running time: 2h 5min
Parents advised reading before viewing the film as some scene may contain scenes unsuitable for younger viewers.
Sex & Nudity:
- A man and woman have sex, no nudity shown.
- One scene shows a thirteen-year-old kissing a sixteen-year-old, and getting an erection
- Lots of sexual references throughout the film.
- A man ejaculates on his own face while masturbating (below-screen).
Violence & Gore:
- There's a scene in which characters are in a compound which falls under attack, with bullets flying through windows, explosions, loud booms, and collapsing ceilings. While the movie ultimately ends up playing it for laughs, it's a rather jarring and unexpected transition.
Profanity:
- There is an utterance of religious profanity along with frequent use of coarse language throughout.
- 142 uses of "fuck". "Shit", "ass", "dick", and "bitch" are used throughout.
Alcohol/Drugs/Smoking:
- There's a lot. Characters are often drunk, high, seen smoking, and more.
- Some use of pot and ecstasy
Frightening/Intense Scenes:
- There's a scene in which characters are in a compound which falls under attack, with bullets going through windows, explosions, loud booms, and collapsing ceilings. While the movie ultimately ends up playing it for laughs, it's a rather jarring and unexpected transition.
Story: Fred Flarsky (Seth Rogen) is a gifted and free-spirited journalist with an affinity for trouble. Charlotte Field (Charlize Theron) is one of the most influential women in the world. Smart, sophisticated, and accomplished, she's a powerhouse diplomat with a talent for...well, mostly everything. The two have nothing in common, except that she was his babysitter and childhood crush. When Fred unexpectedly reconnects with Charlotte, 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 impulsively hires Fred as her speechwriter, much to the dismay of her trusted advisors. A fish out of the water on Charlotte's elite team, Fred is unprepared for her glamourous lifestyle in the limelight. However, sparks fly as their unmistakable chemistry leads to a round-the-world romance and a series of unexpected and dangerous incidents.
Likes: First of all ive seen alot of reviews on this film, there is alot of people trashing this film for stupid reasons like a bunch of soulless morons because this is actually a damn good film. I never watched this at the cinema because I didnt think it would be a film I would like and I'm normally one for Seth Rogan film because he can be a little over the top at the time, but damn this film is beautifully done and absolutely Hilarious.
Now Bare in mind when it comes to Seth Rogan film expect the Dirty jokes and little racist moments but they are done in such a way it doesn't take it seriously, the natural way the comedy flows with the Rom-com style film actually work when it not forced, so because this throw out all that PC generation crap that weighs down comedy just throws it out the window, thank god they did because it wouldn't have been so much fun and hilarious to watch if they when the PC route.
People saying that Charlize and Seth don't Have Chemistry, which im gonna have to disagree with. The playing off each other all the way through the film it's done in such a way instead of forcing character on the actor to play, they actually have written this film to the actor's strength which makes this one of the most charming, heartwarming, heartfelt and absolutely funniest film ive seen in a long time that doesn't force the comedy it just come naturally, you can tell Charlize and Seth had fun making this film.
The movie starts off a bit slow but once the two characters come together it really gets good! which thankfully It doesn't take the same roads as most romantic comedies do, by the end, this is a film that will surprise you.
Ive never Laugh so much in ages with a film, it a very rare film, especial with most rom-con or just comedys, in general, feels like this force pc style so not to defend someone which drags the films down and kill the film, which im glad this film just let loose and said F**k the PC b*llshit.
It works so well for this film I love it, you really find yourself rooting for Seth character because its kind of an underdog romantic comedy, which reflects so much of life which is why this film is very relatable.
Dislikes: There are Minor Flaws in the film, throughout the film but, it doesn't affect the film in any way
Overall: Charming, Well writen, Absolute Hilarious Charlize and Seth have Brilliant chemistry
Rating: 5 out of 5 for Entertainment / 9.2 out of 10 for Rom-com.
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