Longshot is one of the most inexplicable movies ever made. It’s the kind of the movie that is so awful that, if you are religious, it might actually make you question the existence of a creator; how could a benevolent being allow for such a movie to be made? Who exactly was the movie made for? It’s simultaneously a crime thriller and a teen comedy. It features endless cameos by (then) hot teenage acts like N’SYNC, O Town, and Britney Spears. Yet, despite all the big names involved, the movie was never given a theatrical release and went straight to DVD. I would have never known of its existence had not my then roommate, Peter, found it in the five dollar bin at Wal-Mart and purchased it. We had a fondness for bad movies and spent many wasted hours watching them, pondering how in the hell they were ever made. Longshot is one of those movies that nearly defeated us, even consuming large amounts of alcohol wasn’t enough to numb the pain; it worked for Spice World, but L
This is a blog that is devoted entirely to film analysis. I tend to analyze movies in a historical context. What were the cultural trends at the time? Why was the rationale behind the movie? I also tend to write about lesser-known movies, as there really isn't much more that can be said about most mainstream movies. I hope you enjoy!!!