Going in Style
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Movie Reviews of Going in Style
Movie Review: Excellent comedy-drama
Summary: 4 Stars
A trio of elderly retirees (George Burns, Art Carney, and Lee Strasberg), who live together in a New York apartment, decide to escape the deadly tedium of their waning years by robbing a bank. They complete the job successfully, but find that life goes on and a little bit of cash doesn't change everything. Director/writer Martin Brest and his talented cast avoid the easy road of aiming for a riotous comedy about some cute old men who break the law. These are fully developed characters, and there are some moments of powerful acting as the story takes these men to some very dark places. Those who think of Burns and Carney as the epitome of old-time jokey vaudeville-style humor may be surprised by their understated and effective performances. Of course, Strasberg, the father of method acting, is reliably superb. There is real joy in this film as well. The scenes in which the three old friends seem to come alive again during a day spent in the city preparing for their bank job and a later one in Las Vegas are wonderful and feature very good acting. Recommended./Movie Review: A Great Caper Film for the Young and Old
Summary: 4 Stars
"Going In Style" is one of those rare movies that has a clever concept as well as a character-driven story. Burns, Carney, and Strasberg all give fine performances as three retirees who decide to spice up their dull lives by robbing a bank.
This film proves that youngsters can enjoy a movie about oldsters when the characters in it try to find a way to feel young again.
The DVD also has interviews with Art Carney and George Burns on the Dinah Shore show, which is very funny. I would have liked to see more features, though, like commentary by writer/director Martin Brest. Otherwise, a great caper movie for the young and young at heart.
Movie Review: A Must See!
Summary: 4 Stars
I really liked this movie. It had a great cast and a memorable storyline. With all due respect to the lead actors, the film looks like something the Three Stooges might have done later in their career had Larry's health not taken a turn for the worse. Seriously, I can easily picture them doing a movie out of character, tackling the woes common to many senior citizens. I view "Going In Style" as a sort of "what if..." kind of film, but it stands up just fine on it's own merits. I gave it 4 stars.
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