The Long Game
critic Reviews
, 80% Fresh Tomatometer Score- An appealing underdog story based on an uplifting true story, The Long Game represents a triumph of sheer heart over well-worn narrative formula.
- , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreDwight BrownDwightBrownInk.com
When you look at the big picture, at stories like the breakthrough of the San Felipe Mustangs, films like The Long Game become treasured archives. Noble missions. A reason to watch.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreJoe LeydonVariety
Winner of an audience award at the 2023 SXSW film fest, “The Long Game” is an utterly predictable yet thoroughly engaging period drama.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreNell MinowRogerEbert.com
Appealingly told with sincerity and taste.
Read full article - , Rotten Tomatometer ScoreDavid EhrlichindieWire
While a more ambitious film might have used its tropes to leverage this tale into a richer account of Latino assimilation, this one is simply content to let its characters win on somebody else’s terms.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreBrian TallericoRogerEbert.com
[The Long Game] transcends its clichés by being true to its characters and artistic in its approach.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreSheri LindenHollywood Reporter
Could have used more topspin, but a winning round nonetheless.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreRuben Peralta RigaudCocalecas
There is no salvation, only the opening of a door and the determination of a group of boys to go through. [Full review in Spanish]
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreMark JacksonEpoch Times
"The Long Game” demonstrates in satisfying ways how nothing in life can stop individuals who have spent time practicing how to get out of bunkers.
Read full article - , Rotten Tomatometer ScoreArmond WhiteNational Review
Directed and co-written by Julio Quintana, The Long Game exploits easy sentimentality to gain political advantage.
Read full article - , Fresh Tomatometer ScoreMichael CookKLRT-TV
Jay Hernandez is fantastic as a coach who won't give up on these boys [his players] and tries to lead them into a brighter future. It's a heartwarming, true story of underdogs and how they come together to overcome adversity.
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