'The Long Game' Review: Mexican-American Caddies Tee Off Against Racist Golfers in Underdog Sports Drama That Falls Just Short
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Dennis Quaid's career trajectory now involves starring in inspirational, often Christian-centric movies depicting hard-luck white protagonists embracing traditional American ideals like faith, sports, and patriotism.
Quaid's role in 'The Long Game' exemplifies the continuation of portraying white savior figures in nostalgic sports dramas, despite the film's hackneyed cliches, resonating with his desire to evoke and believe in a bygone America of better angels.
The movie 'The Long Game' joins a lineup of conservative-themed sports dramas, where Quaid's presence and the nostalgic storytelling cater to a specific aesthetic reinforced by low-budget productions and a particular type of actors, contributing to an overarching narrative in the genre.
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