Long Shot [Includes Digital Copy] [Blu-ray/DVD]

Overview

Fred Flarsky (Seth Rogen) is a talented but troublesome journalist who unexpectedly bumps into his former babysitter Charlotte Field (Charlize Theron) who is now running for President of the United States. Feeling a deep connection, she hires him on a whim to be on her team as her speechwriter. Totally unprepared for her high profile lifestyle, Fred nevertheless helps her on her campaign as a romantic relationship develops between the two. Directed by Jonathan Levine.

Product Details

Release Date:	07/30/2019
UPC:	0031398304876
Original Release:	2019
Rating:	R
Source:	Summit Inc/Lionsgate
Region Code:	1
Presentation:	[Wide Screen]
Sound:	[Dolby Digital Stereo, Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround]
Language:	English
Time:	2:05:00
Sales rank:	26,724

Special Features

Seven minutes in heaven: Seth + Charlize uncensored; Epic Flarsky falls; Hanging with Boyz II Men; And 8 more featurettes!

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

Charlize Theron	Charlotte Field
Seth Rogen	Fred Flarsky
June Diane Raphael	Maggie Millikin
O'Shea Jackson Jr.	Lance
Ravi Patel	Tom
Bob Odenkirk	President Chambers
Andy Serkis	Parker Wembley
Randall Park	Boss
Tristan D. Lalla	Agent M
Alexander Skarsgård	Prime Minister James Steward
Aladeen Tawfeek	Bharath
Wanyá Morris	Wanya Morris
Shawn Stockman	Shawn Stockman
Isla Dowling	Katarina Prudence Wembley
Aviva Mongillo	Young Charlotte
Braxton Herda	Young Fred
Anton Koval	Alt-Right Leader
Lisa Kudrow	Katherine
Kurt Braunohler	Wembley News Anchor #1
Paul Scheer	Wembley News Anchor #2
Claudia O'Doherty	Wembley News Anchor #3
Marc Rowland	Movement Coach
James Hicks	Boyfriend
Aalia Adam	Anchor on Tarmac
Lucy van Oldenbarneveld	BCNMS News Anchor
Julie Roussel	French TV Reporter
Daniel Rindress-Kay	LT. Gary Smith
Brett Watson	Alt-Right Guy #2
Victor Cornfoot	Bodega DSS Agent
Mairtin O'Carrigan	Swedish Man
Anne Day-Jones	Paris News Anchor
Kara Raposo	Little Girl on TV
Lil Yachty	Lil Yachty
Frank Schorpion	TV General
Natasha Gargiulo	Reporter Outside Library
Johnny Cortes	Bartender
Holden Wong	Secretary of State Staffer
Alain Gendreau	Diplomat
Sean Curley	Tad
Yves Fortin	US Senator
Hiba Magrabi	Staffer
Chris Cavener	Juggalo
George Chiang	Chinese President Wu
Alain Dahan	Paparazzi Photographer
Luca De Massis	Tv Cameraman
Gabrielle Graham	Franci
Hamza Haq	MSNBC Anchor
Scott Humphrey	Wembly's Assistant
David Leblanc	Air Force Staff
Serge Martineau	G7 UK Politician
Garett Pringle	White House Staff
James Saito	Minister Kishido
Xiao Sun	Mrs. Lin
Nathaly Thibault	Swedish Delegate
Jonathan Vanderzon	Douchebag Speechwriter
Marco Beltrami	Composer
Miles Hankins	Composer

Technical Credits

Barbara A. Hall	Executive Producer
Nathan Kahane	Executive Producer
John Powers Middleton	Executive Producer
Dan Sterling	Executive Producer
Erin Westerman	Executive Producer
Jonathan Levine	Director
James Weaver	Producer

Editorial Reviews

Director Jonathan Levine (Snatched) has collaborated wonderfully with writers Dan Sterling (The Interview) and Liz Hannah (The Post) to develop a fine romantic comedy that doesn't dig too hard or deep into its own politics but still remains poignant. Fred Flarsky (Seth Rogen) is a journalist who works for a publication that is being taken over by a corporate conglomerate with views he strongly opposes. He can't stomach having his principles destroyed, and quits. Bummed out, he begrudgingly agrees to go to a party with his best friend Lance (O'Shea Jackson Jr.) to try and lift his spirits, but only because Boyz II Men will be performing. There he encounters Charlotte Field (Charlize Theron), the girl who used to babysit him - and is now US Secretary of State with a larger dream - to become President. When she realizes who he is, she asks him to write for her campaign. It isn't long before they enter into a not-so-secret romance that threatens to destroy her chances at the polls. Despite this bleak-sounding set-up, the script is frequently light-hearted and entertaining, especially as their romance blooms. It has the tender moments, as well as the pitfalls, that are expected of any romantic comedy - all handled well. While it doesn't work the political angle too much in either direction, there is one two-minute scene that does a wonderful job of encapsulating personal prejudices with hilarious results. Levine works hard to pull the most out of the actors and his efforts show. Rogen is his typical self, but showing a slightly more mature and tempered control of comedic timing. Theron is spot-on as Field, playing the part in dramatic, touching, and humorous moments with equal skill. Surprising us yet again with his measured versatility, we find Andy Serkis as Parker Wembley, the hard-right publisher that purchased Fred's employer. The musical selections throughout the film work well to both keep the pace and fit the mood. Boyz II Men's cameo appearance is a memorable moment showing that their voices have matured into a silkiness that fans will appreciate. Long Shot is one of the best romantic comedies in a long time, and despite its often-raunchy material it should be incredibly entertaining for adult audiences who appreciate either this type of humor or this kind of genre of film. Those who like both are in for a rare treat - a long shot combo that happens to hit the bulls-eye.