Long Shot (2019) User Reviews

It's a romcom

[kagey-28769 · 8/10 · 14 May 2021]

Don't take this as anything more than a romcom . It's great it's funny and full of nice warm characters mostly !!

There's some slapstick stuff and it all works .

Forget the negatives on here and just watch it for the romantic fun that it is !!! Nothing more than that.

This movie isn't for everyone, but it was for me. It honestly made me laugh

[flinx-52179 · 8/10 · 4 August 2019]

I actually don't understand all the highly negative reviews. There isn't enough things in the world to laugh about and this comedy is one of them. It wasn't perfect, but it had a reasonable message and definitely had some funny scenes

Eight for a forgotten genre

[bjpafa · 8/10 · 18 July 2019]

Congratulations. Romantic comedy, serious derivatives. Nice cast, hilarious and moving scenes, not a shallow piece of art. Because it's a fairy tale, and we want to belive. Even when one denies it all. Try it again. I was lucky to have chosen to watch. We have to insist on this kind of midfull, light approach to serious issues. Au revoir.

Enjoyable with some good funny moments.

[davidharman-18846 · 7/10 · 15 May 2021]

A simple script that has been done time and again, but well worth watching if you've got time for a short fun romp comedy with happy ending.

Nice and fresh movie

[iskender_kzl · 7/10 · 17 May 2021]

Wtf i didint understand Parker Wembley is Andy Serkis:/nice variation.

Charlize Theron, Comic

[boblipton · 6/10 · 15 July 2021]

Charlize Theron is the U. S. Secretary of State, about to embark on a presidential run with the blessing of President Bob Odenkirk. She's looking for a speechwriter when she happens to run into journalist Seth Rogan, who has just resigned from his alternative newspaper because it was bought by right-wing billionaire Gollum --- I mean Andy Serkis. It turns out they grew up as next-door neighbors and she used to watch him. She gives him a shot and a lot of the usual romcom tropes eventuate.... along with the sort of political fantasy that assumes that Hillary Clinton was hot, kind, forty years younger, had a sense of humor and showed some sign about caring. And that Brooklyn is within the Washington D. C. Beltway. Cute.

If it works, it's because of Miss Theron. She has a straightforward style of behavior that made her performance here very funny; it also worked well in A MILLION WAYS TO DIE IN THE WEST, and contrasts nicely with Rogan's mild hysteria. Odenkirk is also very funny as the President.

Haters Gona Hate

[spenserpollard · 9/10 · 2 August 2019]

Legitimately one of the best rom coms I have ever seen. This is coming from a person who sways with republicans. The performances are exceptional. Both Seth and Charlize are playing their strong suits. And hooyah was it awesome to see such very different actors get a chance to be on screen together. The witty and even sometimes scary realistic nature of the writing in this film gave me chills. Yes, the stoner guy who was incredibly intelligent, honest, and wasn't afraid to stand for what he believes in...Guess what? Makes the SECRETARY OF STATE who possesses the same qualities fall for him. It isn't about oh look at the nerdy guy get the pretty girl. NO?!!! This is simply a man and woman who find one another and fill in the gaps in their own lives. I thought it executed the political climate in our country beautifully and fairly. One of the most ground breaking scenes I have ever seen in a hollywood film. All in all if you're super liberal or super conservative, you'll hate it and won't be able to take it for the true love story that it is. But if you are the person that is truly able to talk and break down barriers, this is a story for the ages and one that I hope will play on and on. Can't believe they were able to pull off this in a rom com. Funny as hell, pure of heart, Brilliant.

Beautiful, perfect, humor filled movie

[rehmankhilji · 7/10 · 27 July 2019]

A must watch, a treat altogether. Charlize Theron and Seth Rogen, actors way too different in their acting has really made their roles entertaining. Comic timings of Seth as always is perfect and Charlize has performed equally well. It has everything an entertaining movie requires and at no point you will feel any boredom.

Best Seth Rogen Movie Yet

[elizabethcaroline · 10/10 · 6 August 2019]

I actually downloaded this movie, but avoided it for a long time, thinking it would be awful. It is the best movie I've seen in a very long time. An environmentalist and presidential hopeful employs a neighbor from her childhood as her speechwriter. If you know Seth Rogen, you know his comedy. It is both raunchy and witty, and altogether surprising that I fell in love with it. This is a love story of the strangest, and most authentic caliber.

Too good!

[Amyth47 · 7/10 · 4 August 2019]

My Rating : 7/10

Smart, goofy and super entertaining.

Seth and Charlize have a great chemistry and everyone else is on-point too. I strongly recommend that you push play on this laugh-out-loud yet intelligent rom-com.

Good natured fun and an overall beautiful movie!

Theron is a movie star of indefatigable range. Hell, I'd vote for her.

[asifahsankhan · 8/10 · 1 August 2019]

Politics is a game of appearances and navigating mass appeal, of course, and it's doubly hard for a woman, no matter how beautiful, how solid her policy positions; early focus groups score Charlotte in the 90th percentile, but "if you were a man, you'd be in the '190s," Lisa Kudrow's press manager admits. The key to ensuring her electability? To bring her 'humor' factor up a few points, to make her seem more relatable to the American public. After all, a woman can't just be smart and capable - she has to be one of the guys, as well. On top of that, she has to be fodder for romantic gossip, whether with Fred or the gormless Justin Trudeau-like James Steward (Alexander Skarsgård), with his toothy grin and inoffensive good looks.

Much the same can be said of Theron, an actress who can seemingly do no wrong, offering crackerjack chemistry with Rogen while standing out in her own standalone comic scenes. Rogen's the funnyman of the equation, but even his wisecracks can't hold a candle to a late-film scene where Charlotte has to suddenly negotiate the return of a captured American soldier while rolling Molly hard. Whether she's kicking ass in full-on action pictures, winning Oscars in prestige dramas, or cracking wise with the best of them in comedies like this, Theron is a movie star of indefatigable range. Hell, I'd vote for her.

All of this only scratches the surface of Long Shot's unconventional charms and doesn't even mention the beautiful, scene-stealing presence of O'Shea Jackson Jr. (an actor I've loved since Ingrid Goes West) as Fred's laidback, successful best friend. But that's the appeal of something as warm, easygoing, and unexpectedly political as Long Shot: if you want to see it for the Seth Rogen jokes, have at it. But fully engage with it, and you'll find a lovely romantic comedy about two people struggling to make a relationship work when the fate of the free world (and public opinion) is at stake.

Don't let the killjoys ruin it

[hackettf · 7/10 · 28 May 2019]

I hate romcoms, I find them shallow and boring. I'm not a big Rogan fan either. However, moderately enjoyed this one.

It wasn't great, but the jokes worked and didn't work too hard to get a chuckle. There was a bit of preaching about ideologies, but it was necessary for some of the jokes and plot to play. The climax (literally) gag was a bit unexpected, but it, again, wasn't gratuitous once the point was made. Overall, I liked it.

Seth Rogen is not qualified for anything

[MovieIQTest · 18 July 2019]

This movie is just too absurd to review. Seth Rogen's exaggerations and completely unbelievably pretentious performance only made it worse than an average bad farce. This is not a comedy or dramedy, it's garbage not even worth recycling. He played a role so annoying, so dirty and so shallow. A ridiculous screenplay, so ridiculous that pained me to see Charlize Theron would accept to play a role and having sex with this dirty, crazy, non-talent yo-yo, it just made me sick. This pathetic movie wasted a lot of budget on so many localities with so many manpower for what? Nothing. Terrible scenarios, plots, dialog, supporting actors around this guy only made it become on of the worst movies in motion picture history. Rating over 7? There obviously got lot of viewers and reviewers as silly and annoying like Seth Rogen. I didn't finish it, just bailed out after 40 painful minutes. Rogen is a poisonous element, only making Hollywood look even pathetic.

*Tips fedora* M'lady

[Sanctimonious_Bakuto · 1/10 · 12 January 2020]

Oh boy, if you love virtue signalling, self-righteousness, cringe and blatant political bias then is this gonna be the treat for you. Forget about having a good storyline or following the strong female character, we're going to focus on the absolutely worthless and pathetic loser instead. Seth Rogen, whose acting range is easily surpassed by a plank of wood, plays the same character as always and, yet again, we see his golden trio of "humour" - vulgar, sexual and drug - this time somehow integrated into a film about the first female run for presidency. The characters are either boring or making nonsensical choices, the world which they inhabit is mind-numbingly simplistic, and the only parts that are even conceivably funny are based on stereotypes (haha, so original) or slapstick humour. I just don't get how genuinely good actors like Charlize Theron and O'Shea Jackson Jr. got involved in this pile of trash. Avoid like the plague.

It was a Long Shot, but I enjoyed it.

[swordsnare · 7/10 · 8 August 2020]

Surprisingly enough, I enjoyed it more than I thought I would. But to be honest, who wouldn't want to play Charlize Theron's love interest in a film. Typical unrealistic romcom scenario, but it doesn't really matter that much.

Interesting, even good

[PizzaBizza · 7/10 · 1 July 2019]

A good movie that I don't regret watching. I like Seths movies and his approach to romantic comedies. The two leads do a good job in filling their roles, the humor was on point, but yeah, the title is true: It is a very long shot that these two fall for each other. The viewer has to let go of realism more than often and just accept, that the two are in love for whatever reason. Once you stop thinking about this the film is fun. It has the typical story line of Intro, love scene, catastrophy and reunion, but that's ok.

Seth's character can get a bit annoying and exxagerated in times, but I guess that's just part of the comedy part.

The movie strongly reminded me of "Zack and Miri Make a Porno". Seths characters are very identical, tongue-in-mouth and using a lot of f-words, he falls for and eventually gets a girl way above his own weight-class and even wording and flow of the dialoge seems similar, but it's still very enjoyable. Compare the final "we are married now" scenes for example.

Seth is a good actor for Rom-Coms, but I hope he will not make the same identical movie over and over again. He should venture out into other genres, that would be great.

fine rom-com

[SnoopyStyle · 7/10 · 21 November 2019]

Far-left journalist Fred Flarsky (Seth Rogen) quits his job when his paper gets bought out by right-wing media mogul Parker Wembley (Andy Serkis). His best friend Lance (O'Shea Jackson Jr.) brings him to a party featuring Boyz II Men. There he runs into Secretary of State Charlotte Field (Charlize Theron) who happens to be his childhood crush and former babysitter. She decides to hire him as her speech writer for her impending Presidential run. President Chambers (Bob Odenkirk) is a former TV actor who only wants to be a movie star rather than run for re-election. Maggie Millikin (June Diane Raphael) and Tom (Ravi Patel) are Charlotte's ever-present assistants. James Steward (Alexander Skarsgård) is the hot Canadian Prime Minister.

I like the rom-com aspect. I like the leads' chemistry. The politics get a bit clunky and that is the biggest problem with the third act. I don't see how Charlotte's plan would ever work. It would have been better to allow him to gallantly sacrifice for their love and she can sheepishly suggests the tunnels. The movie gets there eventually. It gets buried by the politics of the situation and dropping the mic sets the wrong tone. Overall, I like the coupling despite a few awkward steps.

If you like Seth Rogan films, must watch..

[aaronlshickell · 8/10 · 4 August 2019]

If you enjoy & appreciate Seth Rogan's humor you will not be disappointed. Seth successfully pulled off this RomCom with his ingenious comedy writing with a twist of sincere romance and his character's personal beliefs built in. Theron's portrayal of the Secretary of State and along with her character's humility that she can fall for someone who makes her laugh, believes-in/supports her career ambitions and appreciates keeps you engaged throughout the movie.

An unexpected remake of Lady and the Tramp

[FrenchEddieFelson · 6/10 · 17 May 2019]

Whether in The Green Hornet (Michel Gondry, 2011) or in The 40 Year Old Virgin (Judd Apatow, 2005), the actor Seth Rogen clearly does not like to take himself seriously. Conversely, Charlize Theron's filmography is immeasurably more eclectic, with Monster (Patty Jenkins, 2003), Mad Max (George Miller, 2015), The Road (John Hillcoat, 2009), as a non exhaustive list. Therefore, a cinematographic association between this eternal teen and this gorgeous bomb is rather unlikely and completely devoid of any alchemy. And that's definitely the point, the movie regularly flirting with the absurd. Thus, although it is not a masterpiece, the result is globally funny. As a matter of fact, the movie theater was almost crowded and the atmosphere was joyful, with manifold laughs.

Sexy, good natured fun!

[cherikurz · 9/10 · 29 May 2019]

This movie was just what I needed today! Some fun, irreverent, escapism. Made me laugh throughout. Great chemistry between Seth and Charlize. Furthermore, the whole supporting cast we're enjoyable in their roles. It's not highbrow and not meant to be. I'm a hard sell on these kind of movies but the lead pairing really piqued my interest. I wasn't disappointed! Just enjoy!

Good writing

[athena24 · 7/10 · 25 March 2021]

Really nice romantic comedy carried mostly by good cast and clever writing. The balance between romance and comedy works and leans slightly towards the latter having enough funny jokes to hold the movie. The writing is witty and somewhat original. Not everywhere, but for the majority it feels so. It's not that all jokes land well, but there are enough that do, which kept me entertained through the whole movie. And while non of them made me grab my belly, they were certainly funny. Somehow, the writers also managed to avoid the obvious territories, such as sex and toilet jokes. The cast makes the movie work. Charlize Theron is exceptional. She just gets better and better with every role she plays. Always so delightful to watch her. June Diane Raphael was also a great casting choice. Seth Rogen is certainly not my cup of coffee but he fits the role. It is more mature than the usual Seth Rogen role/movie - which I think is a good thing.

Seth Rogen and Charlize Theron are funny and entertaining.

[cruise01 · 8/10 · 4 August 2019]

Long Shot (4 out of 5 stars).

Long Shot is actually a funny romantic comedy film that delivers with Charlize Theron and Seth Rogen's performance. Involving a little story in the political world with a Secretary of Defense wanting to run for President. And try to help and change the world.

The plot follows journalists Fred (Seth Rogen) and his childhood crush Charlotte (Charlize Theron) who used to babysit him when he was a teen. She is now a Secretary of Defense and trying to run for President. She hires Fred to help her with her speech and trying to help be an influencing leader. While they both start falling for each other. While her team is against them having a relationship which he might be a bad reputation for her running as President.

I am not really a big political person. The plot does involve Charlotte trying to help save the planet and thinking more green. She is trying to save the world for the better. Fred is a democrat and coming from a case of being undercover in a White Supremacist club. Which he jumps out of a window in a three story building cause they found his cover. Fred has been closed minded about the other people's perspective in the political parties.

Seth Rogen and Charlize Theron are great with their roles. It was fun seeing these two on screen. Theron playing Charlotte, and getting high on a drug which she gets an emergency call to help negotiate with another political leader in a different country was a lot of fun.

Director Jonathan Levine and his witty script was a lot of fun. It had humor, charm, and the cast was great.

Long Shot (2019)

[fntstcplnt · 7/10 · 12 January 2020]

Directed by Jonathan Levine. Starring Seth Rogen, Charlize Theron, June Diane Raphael, O'Shea Jackson Jr., Andy Serkis, Bob Odenkirk, Ravi Patel, Alexander Skarsgård, Randall Park, Tristan D. Lalla. (R)

Left-wing journalist (Rogen), fresh out of a job, chances into a meeting with his former babysitter, the current Secretary of State (Theron), who asks him to join her team as a speech writer...and because it's a movie, they will, of course, eventually fall for each other. After a shaky start--how many other rom-coms open with someone unleashing a hate speech tirade?--the movie settles into familiar territory for Rogen's likable stoner schlub shtick and the feel-good fantasy land of Hollywood romance and politics. Though the plotting can be frustratingly predictable and far-fetched (both leads probably wouldn't even be employable by the end of the movie in the real world), the dialogue, jokes and interplay are above average, with Rogen and Theron making for a winning pair and solid supporting work coming from Jackson (Rogen's best bud), Odenkirk (the president) and Serkis (unrecognizable as a Rupert Murdoch/Roger Ailes type, though he looks more like Steve Bannon). Plays it pretty safe on the political side to avoid excessive feather-ruffling (Theron's major platform/initiative is based on environmental preservation); the expected jabs at the Fox News stand-in are hyperbolic but still on-target.

68/100

Ghastly

[ferdinand1932 · 2/10 · 17 July 2019]

The real horror of this dreck is that it's neither funny, witty, nor even interesting. It's written by hacks who have cobbled together an unlikely story as the key premise of any romantic comedy, and then utterly failed to deliver.

On the basis of this film, the genre is toast as no one should ever wish to see anything as bad as this.

The miscasting of the leads compounds the errors and the other casting choices are no better either, with limp lines and only a shrill caricature to portray, they are as engaging as TV for the under 5 year olds.

The story, such as it is, is basic virtue signalling which fails to capitalize on its targets or to make any witty commentary. Hardly surprising given how stupid the entire script is.

The romance is even worse, if that could be possible, with the oafishness, clumsiness and erotic intelligence of a prepubescent boy's furtive imaginings.

It's hardly surprising it failed commercially and all those involved should take up waiting tables.

Long Shot (2019) 7.7

[Bonnell7 · 30 May 2019]

Long Shot (2019) 7.7

Act 1 - 7.6 Act 2 - 7.3 Act 3 - 8.2

Funny Enjoyable characters Good performances by both leads Fun romcom Endearing characters Nice to see a romcom that works Funny similarities between presidents Cared about relationship Enjoyed friend relationship

Falls into 3rd act cliches but still rises above them