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Love and a Long Shot
A professional hitman has to give up his job before his wife will come back.
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Plot Summary
David Allen, a successful but commitment-phobic architect, finds his life upended when his ex-girlfriend, a famous actress, returns with a proposition: if he can prove he's capable of commitment, she'll help him land a huge contract. To do this, he enlists the help of his struggling actor friend, who pretends to be David's fiancé. Chaos ensues as David navigates this elaborate deception while grappling with his true feelings.
Critical Reception
Love and a Long Shot received a largely negative reception from critics, who found its plot predictable and its humor uninspired. Audience scores were similarly lukewarm, with many finding the film to be a generic romantic comedy lacking originality or significant charm. It failed to make a notable impact in the film market.
What Reviewers Say
The film relies on tired romantic comedy tropes without offering any fresh perspective.
The humor often falls flat, and the central premise feels contrived.
Performances are generally uninspired, failing to elevate the weak material.
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Fun Fact
Despite its ensemble cast including recognizable actors like Chris Klein and Taryn Manning, the film had a very limited release and is not widely remembered or discussed.
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