Long Shot
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 trusted advisers.
Critics Sentiment
Charlotte negotiates hostage crisis while high on ecstasy
Charlotte and Fred break up over image concerns
The film peaks with Charlotte's drug-fueled hostage negotiation scene, then drops significantly during the blackmail revelation and breakup sequence.
Long Shot maintains solid comedic momentum throughout most of its runtime, anchored by Charlize Theron's standout performance and her unexpected chemistry with Seth Rogen. The film peaks with its most celebrated sequence involving Charlotte negotiating while under the influence, but experiences typical romantic comedy lows during the third act conflict and breakup. Critics appreciated the film's political themes and dialogue quality, though some found the premise far-fetched and the resolution conventional.
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Charlize Theron
Charlotte Field
Seth Rogen
Fred Flarsky
O'Shea Jackson Jr.
Lance
June Diane Raphael
Maggie Millikin
Ravi Patel
Tom
Andy Serkis
Parker Wembley
Bob Odenkirk
President Chambers
Alexander Skarsgård
Prime Minister James Steward
Tristan D. Lalla
Agent M
Braxton Herda
Young Fred
Aviva Mongillo
Young Charlotte
Randall Park
Boss
James Saito
Minister Kishido
Lisa Kudrow
Katherine
Kurt Braunohler
Wembley News Anchor #1
Paul Scheer
Wembley News Anchor #2
Claudia O'Doherty
Wembley News Anchor #3
Nathan Morris
Nathan Morris
Shawn Stockman
Shawn Stockman
Wanyá Morris
Wanya Morris
Crew
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