Film Review: ‘Long Shot’: Charlize Theron and Seth Rogen Have Serious Rom-Com Chemistry

Film Critic

4/28/2019|Updated: 5/21/2019

R | 2h 5min | Comedy, Romance | 3 May 2019 (USA)

A Jewish, gonzo journalist gets a swastika tattooed on his arm in order to infiltrate a white supremacy group. American History X, Part 2? Nope. It’s the attention-grabbing opening scene of the comedic hoot “Long Shot,” and it’s been years since I laughed this hard at a movie.

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Mark Jackson

Film Critic

Mark Jackson is the senior film critic for The Epoch Times and a Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic. Mark earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy from Williams College, followed by classical theater conservatory training, and has 20 years' experience as a New York professional actor. He narrated The Epoch Times audiobook "How the Specter of Communism Is Ruling Our World," available on iTunes, Audible, and YouTube. Mark is featured in the book "How to Be a Film Critic in Five Easy Lessons" by Christopher K. Brooks. In addition to films, he enjoys Harley-Davidsons, rock-climbing, qigong, martial arts, and human rights activism.