Live Long
Live Long

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Live Long

1979
Movie
91 min
Armenian

Having learned about her terrible illness and unavoidable death, Victoria, decides to leave her five-year old daughter in the case of her father-in-law.

Insights

IMDb5.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes35%
Metacritic48/100
Google Users65%
Director: Robert MaxwellGenres: Action, Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

A former football star, now a detective, goes undercover to investigate a series of drug-related murders that threaten to destabilize the city. As he delves deeper, he finds himself entangled in a dangerous web of corruption and betrayal. He must race against time to expose the ringleader before he becomes the next victim.

Critical Reception

Despite its star power, Live Long received mixed to negative reviews from critics. While some praised its gritty atmosphere and Selleck's performance, many found the plot predictable and the action sequences uninspired. Audiences were similarly divided, with some appreciating the crime thriller elements while others found it to be a generic entry in the genre.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praiseworthy for Tom Selleck's charismatic lead, but ultimately let down by a formulaic script.

  • Lacks the innovative edge and compelling twists needed to elevate it beyond a standard crime drama.

  • The film's pacing occasionally falters, detracting from the overall suspense.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally found the film to be a decent, albeit unremarkable, crime thriller. Many viewers enjoyed Tom Selleck's presence and the straightforward plot, but a significant portion felt it was too derivative of other films in the genre and lacked memorable moments.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended as a pilot for a potential television series, but it did not get picked up.

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