It's hilarious and heartwarming, but the political part is a bit rambunctious

Weston 2022-03-21 09:02:05

The comedy part is still hilarious and sweet, and Seth Rogen can bring anything down to earth. However, the political setting inside is a big bug. From Seth Rogen's reaction to his good friend being the GOP, it can be speculated that the Republican Party in this world is as corrupt as in reality, and the relationship between the president and the fake fox boss in the play is so Well, it must be the Republican president. The secretary of state chosen by the Republican president must be loyal to the Republican Party. The Secretary of State needs the support of the incumbent Republican president for the presidential election, obviously for the core Republican voters, that is, red necks, Christians, racists, neo-Nazis and Stupid people who only watch fox channels, then the female protagonist will inevitably lose basic voters if she rebels. How will she run for elections after that? Join the Democrats? The Democratic Party's own candidates with strong roots are waiting in line. Even if they are lucky enough to be accepted by the Democratic Party, they will run against dozens of candidates with liberal and even socialist ideas by focusing on environmental protection and telling the truth and doing practical things. It's impossible to win. They are all honest and caring candidates for the environment. They also advocate strict gun control, universal medical insurance, citizens' wages, and student loan waivers. And their husbands haven't shot him in the face... But Assuming the plot in the play can come true, I still hope that the United States can have a beautiful female president like Theron, and Seth Rogen is her conscience ( ˃᷄˶˶̫˶˂᷅ )

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  • Royce 2022-03-26 09:01:06

    The chick-flick that keeps pace with the times, though ultimately just caters to the sweet fantasy of girl power. Popular memes are well integrated, and gender issues and political satire are handled well. Charlize Theron is really a beauty without dead ends and Alex actually played an idiot haha.

  • Hayley 2022-03-27 09:01:09

    Average-looking, lost his job, no girlfriend, no future otaku, met the US Secretary of State by chance. The Secretary of State was his childhood neighbor and nanny, and he didn't expect the Secretary of State to remember him and give him a job. The two were together every day, fell in love for a long time, and finally fell in love with each other. Later, the secretary of state ran for president successfully, and Luthor became the first man of the United States. Charlize Theron and Seth Rogen didn't have enough foreshadowing to create sparks, and the two of them didn't have enough sense of CP. Some jokes, mainly insinuating Hillary. If Hillary's other half (Clinton) is as stupid and humiliating as Luther in the movie, maybe she'll be a woman president. The secretary of state in the movie needs to take medicine to resolve international disputes. American audiences are happy to see high-ranking political leaders flying leaves and making a fool of themselves.

Long Shot quotes

  • Fred Flarsky: [giving explanations of each item from his pockets during the inspection] That's prescription. For anxiety. Uh... This is if you can't dance for a long time and you want to... That's prescription as well, for, uh, lack of energy. That's energy powder... These are to wrap the anxiety medication in when inhaling it medicinally... That's if you want to vaporize the anxiety medicine, which I have a prescription for... And that's a blunt.

  • [during the charity fundraising event, Fred approaches Wembley, whom he deeply loathes]

    Fred Flarsky: HEY!

    [everyone stops talking and turns to see what the commotion is about]

    Parker Wembley: [smiles] Oh, Fred?

    Fred Flarsky: Yeah, look.

    Parker Wembley: What's the problem?

    Fred Flarsky: I'll tell you the problem.

    Parker Wembley: What?

    Fred Flarsky: You're the problem, man!

    [Wembley's smile fades]

    Fred Flarsky: You're everything that's wrong with this fucking country. Cause you're an old, rich, white piece of shit and your media conglomerate is ruining this planet!

    Parker Wembley: Enough.

    [Wembley gestures to one of his bodyguards, and he walks Fred away from Wembley]

    Fred Flarsky: I'm done anyway. I had more time with you than I thought I would, so joke's on you. Excuse me, thank you. Whoa, shit!

    [Fred slips on the stairs, and ends up sprawling on the ground floor. The guests gasp. Someone records the fall with his cell phone, much to Fred's embarrassment. Lance rushes to help Fred]