The Long Gameis a 2023 Americanhistoricalsports dramafilm adaptation of Humberto G. Garcia's 2010 bookMustang Miracle.The film is directed byJulio Quintanaand starsJay Hernandez,Julian Works,Jaina Lee Ortiz,Brett Cullen,Oscar Nuñez,Paulina Chávez,Gregory Diaz IV,José Julián,Cheech Marin,andDennis Quaid. The film was released theatrically in the United States by Mucho Mas Media on April 12, 2024.
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| Directed by | Julio Quintana |
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| Based on | Mustang Miracle by Humberto G. Garcia |
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| Cinematography | Alex Quintana |
| Edited by | James K. Crouch |
| Music by | Hanan Townshend |
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| Distributed by | Mucho Mas Releasing |
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Running time | 112 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Box office | $3.1 million[1][2] |
Premise
editThe film tells the true story of the San Felipe Mustangs, a group of Mexican-American youths located inDel Rio, Texas.In the 1950s, the group set out to play golf at a white country club in town in order to have a high school team. Despite prejudice and obstacles, the Mustangs succeeded in becoming the 1957 Texas state champions.[3][4]
Cast
edit- Jay Hernandezas JB Peña
- Dennis Quaidas Frank Mitchell
- Cheech Marinas Pollo
- Julian Worksas Joe Treviño
- Jaina Lee Ortizas Lucy Peña
- Brett Cullenas Judge Milton Cox
- Oscar Nuñezas Principal Guerra
- Paulina Chávezas Daniela Torres
- Gregory Diaz IVas Gene Vasquez
- Miguel Angel Garcia as Felipe Romero
- Christian Gallegos as Mario Lomas
- José Julián as Lupe Felan
- Gillian Vigmanas Gayle Baker
- Richard Robichaux as Don Glenn
- Jimmy Gonzalez as Adelio Treviño
- Michael Southworth as Tim Cox
- Mykle McCoslin as Margaret Cox
- Heather Kafkaas Alice Glenn
Production
editIn June 2022, it was announced thatJay Hernandez,Jaina Lee Ortiz,Dennis Quaid,andJulian Workswould star in the film.Jay Hernandezis one of the executive producers along with Mexican boxerCanelo Alvarez.[4]
Release
editThe Long Gamepremiered atSouth by Southweston March 12, 2023. It was theatrically released by Mucho Mas Media on April 12, 2024.[5][6]The movie made its streaming debut on Netflix in the United States on July 12, 2024.[7]
Reception
editOn thereview aggregatorwebsiteRotten Tomatoes,81% of 31 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 6.4/10. The website's consensus reads: "An appealing underdog story based on an uplifting true story,The Long Gamerepresents a triumph of sheer heart over well-worn narrative formula. "[8]Metacritic,which uses aweighted average,assigned the film a score of 65 out of 100, based on 5 critics, indicating "generally favorable" reviews.[9]
Brian Tallerico ofRogerEbertgave the film a positive review and wrote that it "transcends its clichés by being true to its characters and artistic in its approach."[10]Sheri Linden ofThe Hollywood Reporteralso gave the film a positive review and wrote, "Could have used more topspin, but a winning round nonetheless."[11]Therese Lacson ofCollidergraded the film a C and wrote, "The Long Gameisn't awful, it's perfectly serviceable as a sports flick about an inspiring all-American team, but that's all that it is: it's fine. There's little to write home about and it feels like a case of unfulfilled potential. "[12]
References
edit- ^"The Long Game – Financial Information".The Numbers.RetrievedMay 19,2024.
- ^"The Long Game - Box Office Mojo".Box Office Mojo.Archivedfrom the original on April 8, 2024.RetrievedMay 19,2024.
- ^"Sports coming-of-age movie 'The Long Game' tells a true Texas story for a wider audience".KERA News.March 24, 2023.RetrievedSeptember 14,2023.
- ^abCordero, Rosy (June 27, 2022)."Jay Hernandez, Jaina Lee Ortiz, Dennis Quaid & Julian Works To Lead Feature Adaptation Of Humberto G. Garcia's Book 'Mustang Miracle'".Deadline.RetrievedSeptember 14,2023.
- ^Schepp, Calie (March 12, 2023)."Dennis Quaid coaches caddies to out-golf the racist country clubs that rejected them in The Long Game".Entertainment Weekly.RetrievedApril 21,2023.
- ^D'Alessandro, Anthony (January 25, 2024)."Dennis Quaid & Jay Hernandez SXSW-Winning Golf Drama 'The Long Game' Sets Theatrical Release With Mucho Mas Media".Deadline Hollywood.RetrievedJanuary 26,2024.
- ^Moore, Kasey (June 14, 2024)."'The Long Game': Netflix Sets Streaming Debut for Jay Hernandez and Dennis Quaid Movie ".What's on Netflix.RetrievedJune 15,2024.
- ^"The Long Game".Rotten Tomatoes.Fandango Media.RetrievedJune 28,2024.
- ^"The Long Game".Metacritic.Fandom, Inc.RetrievedApril 12,2024.
- ^Tallerico, Brian (March 18, 2023)."SXSW 2023: Blackberry, Problemista, The Long Game".RogerEbert.RetrievedApril 21,2023.
- ^Linden, Sheri (March 12, 2023)."'The Long Game' Review: Mexican Americans' Struggle for Acceptance Unfolds on the Golf Course in a Gently Rousing Family-Friendly Drama ".The Hollywood Reporter.RetrievedApril 21,2023.
- ^Lacson, Therese (March 13, 2023)."'The Long Game' Review: Dennis Quaid & Jay Hernandez Miss the Mark in an Unsurprising Sports Story; SXSW 2023 ".Collider.RetrievedApril 21,2023.
