Unlikely, but not Impossible.

DIRECTED BY: Jonathan Levine
WRITTEN BY: Dan Sterling and Liz Hannah
STARRING: Charlize Theron, Seth Rogen and June Diane Raphael

SYNOPSIS: When Fred Flarsky reunites with his first crush, one of the most influential women in the world, Charlotte Field, he charms her. As she prepares to make a run for the Presidency, Charlotte hires Fred as her speechwriter and sparks fly. (IMDB)

FULL REVIEW: CONTAINS SPOILERS

VERDICT

Long Shot is a formulaic, yet hilarious, political comedy that takes a basic premise and manages to elevate it. While the story drags and feels a bit safe causing a bit of uneven pacing, the comedic elements paired with the charisma and chemistry of its two leads makes this satire a surprising success. This film survives on the star power of its cast.

★★★★★★★☆☆☆ 7/10 – Consider

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Published by Dylan Phillips

is a film fanatic and TV junkie from the mysterious land of Canada. He is an aspiring writer/director who hopes to make his mark on the industry one way or another, whether it be behind a camera or with a pen. When he isn’t watching hours upon hours of movies or writing scripts, Dylan can be found playing his guitar, avidly watching baseball or making YouTube videos for his channel The Film Fanatic.

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