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The Long Game Christian Movie Review

You know, I was sittin’ there watchin’ “The Long Game,” and let me tell you, it sure brought back a lot of memories. This movie tells the story of some young folks down in Texas, real down-to-earth kids, tryin’ to fight their way into a game that was always kept out of their reach. It’s a true story, too—about some Mexican-American teenagers who loved playin’ golf, but could never get in at the fancy country club. They worked there, caddied all day, but they weren’t allowed to swing no clubs themselves. Ain’t that a shame?

The movie’s about these five young lads—Mario Lomas, Felipe Romero, Lupe Falen, Joe Trevino, and Gene Vasquez—who, despite all the troubles they faced, ended up form’n their own team and takin’ on the whole town. It’s set back in 1955, so you can imagine what kind of world they were livin’ in. There’s racism, there’s segregation, and there’s folks who ain’t even willing to give these kids a fair shot. But, like any good story, they don’t back down. No sir, they keep fightin’ for their place at the table, even when it seems like the whole world’s against ’em.

It’s a Story of Overcoming Obstacles

Now, you know how these movies go. It’s all about them overcoming the odds. And this one? Well, it’s no different. The kids fight, they work hard, and they manage to get their own golf team goin’. It’s an inspirational tale, for sure. The kind of story where you think, “Well, if they can do it, maybe I can, too.” But there’s somethin’ about this movie that feels a little too neat, a little too easy, like they tryin’ too hard to make everything fit into a perfect little box. But hey, that’s Hollywood for ya. They always gotta make it all shiny and pretty at the end.

And I won’t lie to ya, it feels like the movie’s a little predictable. You know, the typical underdog story. But that don’t mean it ain’t worth watchin’. It’s still a good watch, especially if you’re lookin’ for a feel-good movie that’ll lift your spirits. You got the coach—played by Dennis Quaid—tryin’ to help the kids along, and there’s all this talk about workin’ hard and stickin’ to your values. Heck, it even brings up some of the struggles folks had back then with racism and how it affects young people tryin’ to make somethin’ of themselves.

Not Just About Golf, But About Life

Now, I don’t know much about golf. I can barely tell the difference between a birdie and a bogey! But that ain’t what this movie’s really about, is it? It’s about these kids finding somethin’ they love, something they can fight for, and somethin’ that makes ’em feel like they’re worth somethin’. It’s about identity, and family, and the struggle to be seen as equal. And, let me tell ya, they sure earned their spot in the story.

But I gotta be honest—there are parts of this movie that feel like they could’ve done more. The wife of the main character, Lucy, she’s kind of just there to make sure everything looks good, you know? She’s got the same old story about wanting to be a mama and that’s about it. I mean, she doesn’t get much of a chance to show who she really is, and that’s a shame. But, I guess, they gotta keep it simple.

A Few Traps Along the Way

Like I said, the movie’s predictable. And that means it falls into some traps. There’s the typical “hero’s journey” stuff, and sometimes it gets a little too sentimental, like they’re tryin’ to push all the right buttons to make you cry. Some folks might find that kind of stuff a little overdone, but I reckon it works for some folks. If you like a good ol’ tearjerker with a happy ending, this one’ll do just fine.

The whole thing’s got a nice message, though. Overcoming adversity, standin’ up for what’s right, and not lettin’ the world push you around. It’s a Christian movie, too, so there’s a lot of talk about faith, and doin’ things the right way. And I’ll tell ya what—it’s refreshing to see a movie that’s got some heart, even if it is a little bit predictable.

Conclusion

All in all, “The Long Game” is a fine movie if you’re lookin’ for somethin’ that’ll make you feel good about the world. It’s a little bit corny, maybe, and you’ll see the ending comin’ from a mile away, but it’s got a lot of good messages. It’s about faith, hard work, and never givin’ up, even when the world tries to hold you down. If you ask me, it’s worth watchin’, especially if you need a pick-me-up on a cloudy day.

So, grab a seat, watch this one with the family, and let it remind ya that no matter where you come from, you can always find a way to make a difference. You just gotta believe.

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