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Long Shot
Crime · Documentary · 2017
When Juan Catalan is arrested for a murder he insists he didn't commit, he builds his case for innocence around unexpected raw footage.
Movie details
Long Shot
“One murder. One alibi. One unbelievable true story with a twist.”
2017 Crime · Documentary 40m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
7.2 / 10
Community rating
When Juan Catalan is arrested for a murder he insists he didn't commit, he builds his case for innocence around unexpected raw footage.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
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The archetype split
Who fights over Long Shot?
For the defence
The Auteur Devotee
“You watch the director, not the movie.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Names above the title
The people responsible.
Cast & crew
Directed by
Jacob LaMendola
Juan Catalan
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Alma Oseguera
Self - Juan's Girlfriend
Todd Melnik
Self - Juan's Defense Attorney
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Sam Fernández
Self - General Counsel, LA Dodgers
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Tim Gibbons
Self - Producer, 'Curb Your Enthusiasm'
Larry David
Self - Actor, 'Curb Your Enthusiasm'
Kym Whitley
Self - Actress, 'Curb Your Enthusiasm'
Court is in session
Put Long Shot on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Technique in search of a pulse.”
Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.