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Going the Distance

Release Date 27 Aug 2010 27 Jan 2011

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Certificate: 15A

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Erin's wry wit and unfiltered frankness charm newly single Garrett over beer, bar trivia and breakfast the next morning. Their chemistry sparks a full-fledged summer fling, but neither expects it to last once Erin heads home to San Francisco and Garrett stays behind for his job in New York City. Yet, neither is sure they want it to end. Meanwhile, Garrett's friends don't like losing their best drinking buddy to yet another rocky romance, and Erin's high-strung, overprotective married sister, Corrine, wants to keep Erin from heading down an all-too-familiar road. But, despite the opposite coasts, the nay-saying friends and family, and a few unexpected temptations, the couple just might actually go the distance.

Cast:
Drew Barrymore | Justin Long | Charlie Day | Jason Sudeikis | Ron Livingston | Jim Gaffigan | Kelli Garner | Rob Riggle | Christina Applegate

Writers:
Geoff Latulippe

Producers:
Adam Shankman | Jennifer Gibgot | Garrett Grant

Directors:
Nanette Burstein

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Erin (Barrymore) lives in San Francisco. Garrett (Long) lives in New York. Nonetheless, they decide to give it a go. Being the hip young, wacky couple that they are. But it ain't easy, when her sister-in-law (Applegate) is anal, and his best friends are, well, typical sidekick assholes.

THE VERDICT:

There wouldn't have been much research needed for former couple Barrymore and Long here, and there's definitely an attempt here to do deeper and darker than your average romcom. So much so that, by the end, this feels like (500) Days Of Bummer. Overkooked, and undernourished.

 

Review by Paul Byrne

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    • Currently 3/5 Stars.

    michaela

    This was actually quite a fun romantic comedy. Barrymore and Long have great on screen chemistry. And there's definitely some good humour for the guys in the form of Long's best friends. Better than the average rom com.

    • Currently 4/5 Stars.

    dennehca

    funny romantic comedy.some laugh out loud moments.definitelychick flick worth seeing

    • Currently 3/5 Stars.

    antomaguire

    enjoyed it more than i thought i would

    • Currently 3/5 Stars.

    ssconnolly

    Best romantic comedy of the year, though not difficult considering what we've been subjected to so far. Barrymore and Long are the main reasons why it works. Their chemistry is electrifying and they bring this film the charm the rest of the rom-coms have been lacking. The films main problem is that it starts better than it ends. I loved it from the beginning, it was funny, enchanting and relatable. It delivered on both the romance and the comedy, with Long and his on-screen buddies providing most of the laughs. Then it started trying to be more serious which led the film into a dull, repetitive cycle. They find the long distance hard, they fight, they make up, they find it hard, they fight etc etc... Sadly this repetitiveness somewhat spoiled the film for me as despite its strong points it became too generic.

    • Currently 2/5 Stars.

    mart

    another run of the mill rom com

    • Currently 4/5 Stars.

    annapmurphy

    Surprisingly good movie. Really enjoyed it. Justin Long was fantastic, very funny

    • Currently 5/5 Stars.

    laume

    lovely movie for girl out ;)

    • Currently 4/5 Stars.

    dainiux

    it's ok to take your girlfriend to this..

    • Currently 4/5 Stars.

    mell61

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