Charlotte Field (Theron) is an accomplished and beloved Secretary of State for the United States. A powerful woman that’s able to traverse the political landscape with practice and ease, but at the cost of a personal life and a regular sleep schedule. She has hopes and dreams that focus in on the presidential seat and the title of first female Commander in Chief. Polling well in most regards, she find herself in need of more humor and heart in her speeches and demeanor.
Enter Fred Flarsky, an intense writer and journalist with stalwart views on right and wrong. Fighting the good fight, but ultimately screaming while in the shadows of big corporations and powerful enemies. Recently out of work and in need of a new passion and money for rent, Fred stumbles into a party with powerful attendees, many of which he has lamented against in word and voice.
As a funny coincidence, Charlotte used to babysit for Fred during her teenage years. Recognizing destiny and Fred’s apparent talent, she hires him on to help in her message, her image and add some much needed humor to her stuffy and robotic life cycle.
Sweet and gross show up in this comedy in spades as the characters play to form until growth gives them new options for zany antics and emotional understanding. Theron and Rogen are a stellar couple, with beauty and grace rubbing more than shoulders with awkward and funny. Political satire holds sway on numerous occasions with a President played by Bob Odenkirk and a wealthy conglomerate owner and power broker being played by Andy Serkis.
Pretty Women meet Dave meets This is the End in this film where love, power, politics and bodily fluids drive fully speed into a cataclysm of Comedy.
Grade: B
Running Time: 2hr 5 m
MPAA Rating: R
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RN gives Long Shot