TAG | Review: Long-Lasting Relationships Take Efforts

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Hell yeah!

This is what I need to be seeing often, movies ought to be entertaining above all, otherwise why don't I just scroll through social media if I'm trying to waste my time?

The best part about the movie “TAG?”

It's supposedly based on a real life story!

Let me start by saying that I felt a strong attraction to this film as I've recently been thinking about the concept of relationships and how it takes a great amount of effort to not just build, but maintain.

You know, when we are talking about intimate relationships that's expected to lead to marriage, everyone agrees that there has to be mutual efforts for it to work out. Then we talk about business relationships and we also agree on the efforts part.

But when it comes to “friendships,” this is where we tend to make no significant efforts.

An average human should have 3-5 close friends where the majority of that circle should be in his/her gender group. From this circle will come an even bigger network coming from business, home, church, and job relationships.

Such individuals tend to live a happy life because what's most essential to human happiness is the company of other great humans.

But look at us today, so many people barely have a close friend of a strong bond and then others have so many relationships with no smaller close circle, effectively having a network of enemies rather than friends.

Depression and suicide rates are trending upwards. Increasing isolation leading to weaker and highly volatile humans, a very sad reality stemming from highly engineered social constructs designed to weaken human desire for creating long-term bonds.

We don't want to get married, we don't want to have children, we don't want family around us, we isolate and rarely keep in touch, walking around like a ticking time bomb.

Watching the film TAG put a smile on my face because it paints a picture of how beautiful life can be if we all made consistent efforts to build and maintain relationships, never letting the spark go out.

So What Is TAG really about?

Directed by Jeff Tomsic, Tag is a comedy based on a true story published on The Wall Street Journal . The film revolves around a group of friends who have been playing the same game of tag for 30 years, taking their childhood game to extreme lengths each May. Featuring Ed Helms, Jon Hamm, Jeremy Renner, Hannibal Buress, and Jake Johnson, Tag with its incredible cast delivers an energetic and genuinely funny performance that captures the essence of lifelong friendship and the importance of staying young at heart.

Ed Helms plays Hoagie, the enthusiastic ringleader determined to finally tag Jerry (Jeremy Renner), the only member of the group who has never been tagged. Renner's portrayal of Jerry is both charismatic and elusive, adding a sense of invincibility to his character that makes the chase all the more thrilling. Jon Hamm’s character, Callahan, brings a charm, while Hannibal Buress (Kevin) and Jake Johnson (Chili) provide a steady stream of laughs with their quirky personalities and witty banter.

“TAG” really stands out for its ability to balance humor with heartfelt moments. The film explores the complexities of adult friendships and the lengths people go to maintain connections. There are moments of genuine emotion, particularly as the characters confront the reality of growing older and the changes it brings to their lives. These themes are woven seamlessly into the comedy, making the film more than just a series of jokes and pranks.

Long-Lasting Relationships Take Efforts

I love movies that are not just entertaining but manage to knit together, in perfect harmony, entertainment and heartfelt messages.

TAG is based on a true life story of men who made it a life-long tradition to play the game of tag for one month each year to keep their bonds alive throughout their lives since childhood.

How cool is that?

This is a group of friends who could be all living in different countries but will just pop in on random places hunting the next friend to tag.

This is a story that sheds light on the “importance” of continual efforts in keeping great bonds alive. The movie TAG was a perfect illustration of how people can grow apart but traditions that they hold their relationships to can keep them connected.

"TAG" is a delightful and entertaining film that proves you are never too old to have fun and cherish your friendships.

I absolutely love the character of Jerry, played by Jeremy Renner - the one who was never tagged and whom I've loved since I saw the movie: “Mayor Of Kingstown.”

I would give this film a solid 8/10 for delivering great comedy and a heartfelt message.

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