10 Overlooked 2019 Films That You Really Need To See

Charlize Theron is notoriously picky when it comes to choosing her projects. So, soon after it was announced she would be starring opposite Seth Rogen in an upcoming romantic comedy, a few heads were turned.

Rogen has some pedigree in this field, 2008's Knocked Up and Zack and Miri Make a Porno clearly proved that he had the heart to compliment his rib-tickling wise-cracks. Theron on the other hand, has rarely wandered into the light-hearted genre and thanks to the performance of Long Shot at the box office, she may never again.

Long Shot managed to get a seal of approval from the critics and was hailed as a 'sharp and deceptively layered comedy', which more than explains why Theron took the project in the first place.

The two leads conjure up some epic chemistry on-screen that is helped no-end by the hilarious dynamic thrown together when a failed journalist, Fred (Rogen), is hired to write speeches for his old babysitter, the now presidential candidate, Charlotte (Theron).

For such an original spin on the employee-turned lover trope, it's disappointing that this film didn't generate further adoration from the general public. Nevertheless, Long Shot (containing arguably the greatest masturbation scene in film history) will make you laugh, while mercilessly pulling on the old heart strings.