I kind of expected that Long Shot was going to be a somewhat authentic and sweet story of an unlikely guy winning his way into the heart of a beautiful woman who was planning to run for president. However, while the plot was what I expected, the tone was not. This doesn't play like any realistic scenario, as these characters are crass to a level that I can't imagine ever being accepted by anyone in the media. Not to mention the fact that it ended in the way it did. There's a level of goofy irreverence in the plot that keeps this from falling under the label "authentic." Also, while there are some cute moments, the film on the whole is less "sweet" and more sexy. The main characters have real moments of connection with one another, but that leads to them jumping into the sack instead of simply staring longingly into one-another's eyes.
All this sounds like I didn't enjoy the film, but it's quite the contrary. While it defied expectations, I still enjoyed the ride. Seth Rogen continues to be unabashedly himself whenever I see him in films. He's not interested in putting on airs or disappearing into a role, he just shows up to deliver his goofy sense of humor and if you don't like it then you better watch someone else's films. What I really appreciate is Charlize Theron blending into the tone of the film. She is a great actress, and displays it by the way she finds some chemistry with Rogen and works to deliver just as many laughs through her acting choices as he is getting. I was annoyed with the expected point of conflict at the end of the film, as it felt a little more over-the-top than was necessary. I also wish Theron wasn't quite so foul-mouthed so I could believe her more as a legitimate presidential candidate. But otherwise, Long Shot was a good film and one I'll recommend to others.
All this sounds like I didn't enjoy the film, but it's quite the contrary. While it defied expectations, I still enjoyed the ride. Seth Rogen continues to be unabashedly himself whenever I see him in films. He's not interested in putting on airs or disappearing into a role, he just shows up to deliver his goofy sense of humor and if you don't like it then you better watch someone else's films. What I really appreciate is Charlize Theron blending into the tone of the film. She is a great actress, and displays it by the way she finds some chemistry with Rogen and works to deliver just as many laughs through her acting choices as he is getting. I was annoyed with the expected point of conflict at the end of the film, as it felt a little more over-the-top than was necessary. I also wish Theron wasn't quite so foul-mouthed so I could believe her more as a legitimate presidential candidate. But otherwise, Long Shot was a good film and one I'll recommend to others.