In the twilight of his life, an aging Alaskan fisherman contemplates restarting his life with the help of a mysterious scientific procedure.
The more biting satire is reserved for those on top of the power structure, such as the police, while those occupying lower levels are given more nuance and likability, even if they operate on the wrong side of the law. This principle gives Deep Cover its heart.
Gritty and bleak are the best words to describe this film. There’s nothing happy about it.
For a troubled teen, Will discovers what is important in life when he attends a summer camp: the people who care about his well being.
The relationship between the characters is what makes this film stand out, and it’s just all-around fun.
A few episodes in, I realized the most prominent theme of In The Long Run wasn't culture, race or even finding independence--but the idea of belonging.
