Longshot is not the kind of movie I usually go towards, purely since comedies aren’t my go-to movie genre.

Despite this, I was keen to give Longshot a go and had a lot of fun exploring the relationship between two very different people, not necessarily fated for one another.

Longshot is a love story, an unexpected love story to be specific, about underdog Fred (Seth Rogan) who runs into his childhood babysitter Charlotte (Charlize Theron). She recruits him to be her speechwriter as she runs for Presidency. We’re soon taken on a whirlwind journey, full of comedy, heart and vulgarity and a journey that will no doubt be a crazy one to go on.

It’s surprising for me to admit that I’ve never seen a Seth Rogan or Charlize Theron movie, let alone one of them together. I tend to have hesitance when watching films with Hollywood names since they were most likely cast because of their names and not always their talent. I’m not denying that they’re good actors, it’s just hard not to go in without certain expectations. Seth and Charlize did have chemistry and soon became likeable and interesting characters, despite being opposites. Though I suppose they say opposites attract.

Longshot takes on the modern and relevant themes such as unexpected pairings and the woman being higher in power than the male. The first the more obvious theme, but the second being the film’s ultimate message and in interesting one to explore despite following a usual narrative path.

Like most comedies, Longshot is full of swearing, vulgarity and sex. Apparently, comedies hit their comedic mark with viewers in such topics. Going back to how comedies aren’t my go-to, I did find Longshot funny in parts mainly due to its realism and heart. (I will always question why some films require swearing just ‘for the heck of it’.)

Longshot is an easy, feel good film to watch when you don’t really want to watch anything. At the same time, it’s got some meaning to it giving it more layers than the average comedy.

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A film about a film and the mysterious man behind it.

In 2003 a supposed to be serious drama called ‘The Room’ released to cinemas around the U.S.

‘The Room’ was Written, Directed, Produced and Financed by Tommy Wiseau who also starred in the lead role. Warner Bros. The Disaster Artist is a mostly light hearted biographical depiction of the events surrounding the lead up and production of ‘The Room’. A film that totally bombed at the box office, having cost over $5 Million USD to make and only gaining $1,800 USD in it’s initial cinema run.

But, much like other badly done productions, ‘The Room’ gained a cult following and with cult fans around the world, eventually turned a profit, albeit being labelled as one of the best-worst films ever made.

The Disaster Artist stars James Franco (who also Directed & Produced the film, which makes for an interesting paradox) as the intriguing figure Tommy Wiseau who wanted to break out in to acting but with his vampirish looks, European accent and lack of acting talent saw him not get any casting calls.

Tommy befriends another acting hopeful; Greg Sestero (Dave Franco), and the two move to L.A. to get their big break.

What ensues is a test on a very strange friendship and just how elusive Tommy Wiseau is. Of unknown origin (although he tells everyone he is from New Orleans), unknown age and independently wealthy, Tommy financially supports Greg, who he calls Baby-face, as they try and get in to the movies, but in the unforgiving brutal show business of Hollywood, neither seem to be able to get a casting.

Greg does get signed on to an Agency, Tommy gets chased out or laughed out of any rehearsals he tries at.

Eventually the two decide to make their own movie…

But, neither really know who to put together a film. What ensues is a laugh out loud experience as Tommy fumbles his way through the production of ‘The Room’, while maintaining a misguided air of self confidence throughout.

The Disaster Artist is hilarious – but there is also a serious and sad tone to the film, where Tommy is portrayed as being lonely and needing to have a friend – although becoming super clingy about it.

If you have ever heard about the film ‘The Room’ you need to see The Disaster Artist.

A mostly light-hearted take on the production and release of one of the best-worst feature films ever made. (I also recommend try to sit through the entire 99 minutes of ‘The Room’ – available on Bluray).

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NOW CLOSED – What happens when food realises it’s, well, food?

Sausage Party, the first R-rated CG animated movie, is about one sausage leading a group of supermarket products on a quest to discover the truth about their existence and what really happens when they become chosen to leave the grocery store. The film features the vocal talents of a who’s who of today’s comedy stars – Seth Rogen, Kristen Wiig, Jonah Hill, Bill Hader, Michael Cera, James Franco, Danny McBride, Craig Robinson, Paul Rudd, Nick Kroll, David Krumholtz, Edward Norton, and Salma Hayek.

A comedy and CGI film, like no other and you can Win one of our 10 Double Passes from us here at Shane the Gamer (StG) thanks to our good mates at Sony Pictures New Zealand!

To Enter to Win a Double Pass to see Sausage Party you will need to Answer the below Question correctly.

Sausage Party is an R Rated CGI comedy film that is about?

A: A party with a lot of blokes

B: Grocery Items rebelling against the human race

C: How Grocery items are made

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