Review of Going the Distance (2010) by Luke_Mclaughlin — 01 Aug 2013
Going the Distance focuses on a tough subject (Long Distance Relationships), but does it in a way that is both charming and funny. It does however lack a proper balance of romance to comedy for the entirety of the film.
A good romantic-comedy needs the proper balance of crude humor and actually touching moments. Going the Distance is full to the brim with inappropriate visuals and language, and because of this fact the touching moments are lost amongst the muck.
Long delivers his usual awkward performance, and Barrymore does nothing out of the ordinary. Applegate and Day are highlights, but nothing on the acting front is truly something to ride home about. This is not an award winner, but it is a decent enough film to be watched a second time.
This review of Going the Distance (2010) was written by Luke_Mclaughlin on 01 Aug 2013.
Going the Distance has generally received mixed reviews.
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