It's a Long Way to October
It's a Long Way to October

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It's a Long Way to October

Movie
210 min
English

Follow the 1982 Atlanta Braves and their new manager Joe Torre, from spring training to the playoffs, starting with their historic 13 game winning streak to start the season.

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IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes45%
Metacritic52/100
Google Users70%
Director: John SturgesGenres: Western, Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

In the rugged American West, a stoic bounty hunter finds his solitary life disrupted by the arrival of a spirited young woman. Together, they embark on a perilous journey to deliver a valuable treasure, facing outlaws, treacherous landscapes, and their own growing, unexpected affection. Their quest becomes a test of courage, resilience, and the possibility of finding love in the most unlikely of circumstances.

Critical Reception

The film was a critical and commercial disappointment upon release, with many critics finding its blend of Western action and romantic comedy to be uneven and lacking depth. While some praised the performances, particularly Audrey Hepburn's charm, the overall sentiment was that the film failed to live up to the talent involved.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its picturesque cinematography and the charisma of its lead actors.

  • Criticized for a convoluted plot and an inconsistent tone that struggles to balance its genre elements.

  • Despite strong performances, the film ultimately feels like a missed opportunity.

Google audience: Audiences found the film to be charming and entertaining in parts, with many enjoying the chemistry between the main actors. However, some viewers felt the story dragged in places and that the ending was somewhat anticlimactic.

Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

The film's original script was a much darker and more violent Western, but it was significantly rewritten to incorporate romantic comedy elements to appeal to a broader audience, which ultimately proved to be a divisive decision.

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