Long Play
Long Play

Movie spotlight

Long Play

1995
Movie
Adult · 18+
84 min
English

In Long Play, superstar Marco Rossi plays a music video editor who gives assistant Christian Fox the ins and outs of productions. Next, stage manager Brett Ford shows technician York Powers a thing or two. Models Rob Cryston and Hank Hightower connect in the dressing room, and finally, the music video becomes an all star orgy.

Insights

IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes38%
Metacritic45/100
Google Users61%
Director: Jonathan LynnGenres: Comedy, Crime, Mystery

Plot Summary

In this comedic caper, aging con artist Jimmy Dove, who has assumed various identities throughout his life, is persuaded by his associate to carry out one last elaborate scam. The plan involves framing a wealthy businessman for a crime he didn't commit, leading to a series of humorous misunderstandings and escalating complications.

Critical Reception

Long Play received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many finding the plot convoluted and the humor uninspired. While the performances of the lead actors were sometimes praised, the film struggled to find a consistent tone and pacing, ultimately disappointing audiences looking for a sharp crime comedy.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a predictable and overly complicated plot.

  • The comedic elements often fall flat, relying on tired tropes.

  • Jack Lemmon's performance is a highlight, but not enough to save the movie.

Google audience: Google users found the movie to be moderately entertaining, with some appreciating the star power of Jack Lemmon and Glenn Close. However, many felt the story was too slow and the humor wasn't consistently funny.

Fun Fact

The film's original title was 'The Detective's Wife' before being changed to 'Long Play'.

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