An unsurprising sports drama based on a compelling true story, 'The Long Game' starring Dennis Quaid & Jay Hernandez falls flat. Our SXSW2023 review:
When it comes to inspiring stories, nothing really tops an underdog sports narrative. The plucky team with aspirations for greatness. The odds are always stacked against them, but with one determined coach and a pull-yourself-up-by-the-bootstraps mentality, the team is able to overcome all that they are up against and get the victory and respect they deserve. In many ways, The Long Game from director Julio Quintana, who also penned the script alongside Jennifer C.
COLLIDER VIDEO OF THE DAY Upset at the rejection, JB then gathers a group of teenagers from his school, who all work as caddies at the country club, to form their own golf team. With Frank's help, a golf aficionado himself, JB gets the kids in shape for competition where they predictably must face off against prejudice and open racism. And while the book this film is based on, Mustang Miracle by Humberto G.
While Quaid feels like he's phoning it in sometimes, Hernandez shines as a vet struggling with PTSD and a man who is determined to earn respect in a world that sometimes won't even acknowledge him. Works' Joe is easily the most complex character of the five players, though his story suffers when a romantic plot is written in with neither enough material to be interesting nor enough screen time to feel earned.
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