Movie spotlight
Longshot
Teen Alex Taylor and his older brother Jack live in L.A. where Jack is a personal fitness trainer. Jack had an affair with Mitzi Price, a very powerful business man's wife. Her husband, Laszlo Price, then blackmails Jack into going to New York City to get information from Rachel Montgomery, about who she is selling her company to. Jack brings Alex with him to make sure that he will be safe. Jack and Rachel fall in love while Alex falls in love Rachel's daughter Kelly. Eventually Jack tells Rachel why he was sent to New York, and the two work together to bring Laszlo Price down. Rachel needs to have two million dollars in order to not sell her company. Alex wins the money in a halftime contest at a basketball game. They provide information about Laszlo Price to the police, and he is arrested.
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Plot Summary
A pair of low-level criminals attempt to pull off a heist, but their plan goes awry when they accidentally steal a briefcase containing sensitive information. They find themselves on the run from both the police and dangerous gangsters. With the help of a savvy getaway driver, they must navigate a treacherous path to escape their pursuers and survive the dangerous game they've stumbled into.
Critical Reception
Longshot received generally negative reviews from critics, with many finding the plot predictable and the humor to be uninspired. While some praised the chemistry between the lead actors, the film was largely seen as a forgettable entry in the crime-comedy genre.
What Reviewers Say
Relies too heavily on tired genre tropes.
Lacks originality in both its plot and its comedic elements.
The performances are overshadowed by a weak script.
Google audience: Audience reviews for Longshot are mixed. While some viewers found the movie to be a passable, lighthearted comedy with some entertaining moments, many others were disappointed by its unoriginal story and weak execution. A significant portion of the audience found the humor to be flat and the characters unengaging.
Fun Fact
The film's original title was 'The Big Hit', but it was changed to 'Longshot' during production.
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