| Age: | 48 | |
| Tint of my iris: | I’ve got lustrous brown eyes | |
| Body type: | My figure type is strong | |
| Favourite drink: | Gin | |
| Hobbies: | Marital arts | |
| Body piercings: | Tongue piercing | |
| Tattoo: | None | |
| Smoker: | No |
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Romantic comedy from a male perspective, reflecting a man who expresses his emotions. Women and men, even ones who are comically Mr. Wrong, are shown as rational, reasonable, and patient though male characters have more agency than female ones. Diverse characters. Also "a--hole," "bitch," "s--t," "slut.
Parents need to know that Long Story Short is a romantic comedy with a sci-fi twist that's about appreciating those we love by giving them our time and attention. The morning after his wedding, Teddy's Rafe Spall life keeps jumping forward a year every few minutes, letting him peek into how his life is affected by misplaced priorities. While this is a love story for adults, the message certainly extends to families and friendships.
It's a romance that's told from the male point of view, and Teddy isn't afraid to express his emotions. The female characters are a mixed bag -- they don't have as much agency as the male characters, but they're portrayed as reasonable, intelligent, and long story short game. Other than notably strong language -- especially many uses of "f--k" -- iffy content is minimal.
Expects some kissing and frisky newlywed talk, as well as a couple of morning-after scenes in which characters are dressed.
Add your rating. Observing their predicament, a mysterious stranger gifts Teddy a true wedding "present. Josh Lawson 's romantic comedy about a wedding present for a guy whose priorities are askew is a truly funny, heartwarming comedy. Nothing is unusual about the way Teddy is written: He's a slightly more evolved man-child. But the way Spall plays Teddy makes him mesmerizing and connects us to his plight. Spall is one of Edgar Wright' s mainstays, and Teddy's droll banter with his love Newmanbest friend Ronny Chiengand ex Dena Kaplan is reminiscent of the authentic yet hilarious style we've come to love from Wright's dynamic duo Simon Pegg and Nick Frost.
Yes, there are plenty of the expected romcom elements in Long Story Short.
But even as Teddy gets weary of his forced time-jumping, the concept never feels forced, and the story doesn't get tired. The time-travel romance genre continues to prove that getting swept away in a fantasy that somehow relates to our own lives is an effective device.
The place where a lack of creativity is felt is in the script's overreliance on "f--k" as an adjective, noun, verb, and adverb. It's the only thing that prevents this film from being appropriate for a broader age range. Persistent profanity in dialogue that would othewise be smart? Now, that's tired. Families can talk about Long Story Short 's message concerning the value of family and interpersonal relationships as compared to work and career.
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Families can also talk about how life can throw us curveballs that feel like a nightmare, as Teddy expressed, but often turn out to work out for the better. How can we keep this in mind as we're facing challenges? Common Sense Media's unbiased ratings are created by expert reviewers and aren't influenced by the product's creators or by any of our funders, affiliates, or partners. See how we rate.
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Story revolves around love and marriage. Flashy sports car bought to express "YOLO. Champagne toasts at a celebration. What parents need to know Parents need to know that Long Story Short is a romantic comedy with a sci-fi twist that's about appreciating those we love by giving them our time and attention. Continue reading Show less. Stay up to date on new reviews.
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