As movies go,
it’s not every day you start watching one and immediately find yourself excited
and laughing as the characters make everything around them hilariously
ticklish. When a movie character advises another, who’s playing a cop, to go
watch Law and Order because “they solve crimes faster and you could
learn a thing or two,” you’re left wondering just how much more crazy, cheesy,
and obvious the lines are going to get.
Going in Style is
a comedy heist movie and a remake of the 1979 film of the same name, which
starred George Burns, Art Carney, and Lee Strasberg as Joe, Al, and Willie,
respectively. This version stars three Academy Award winners—Michael Caine,
Morgan Freeman, and Alan Arkin—along with other cool old-timers. Despite mixed
reviews, the movie has done well at the box office, making over $70 million
on a $25 million budget. It’s directed by Zach Braff, the lead man from Scrubs (the
TV show).
The movie’s
strength lies in its well-written characters and the way they’re portrayed. The
actors are fantastic at their jobs—which is why they’re award winners—and the
writing is solid. While watching, you’re never confused or lost about what’s
happening. Everything is well-paced, and there’s no dull moment.
The story
follows three retirees whose pensions have just been cut off. Deciding to go
out with one last hurrah, Joe (Michael Caine) and Willie (Morgan Freeman) come
up with the idea to rob a bank—an idea Joe got when he was held hostage during
a bank robbery. Being there made him believe it wouldn’t be too hard to pull
off. They convince their friend Albert (Alan Arkin) to join them.
The bank they
choose to rob is the same one foreclosing on Joe’s house and managing their
liquidated pension fund. Their first trial run—robbing a convenience
store—doesn’t go well. They’re caught on camera and outrun by the security
guard. Seeking help, they turn to Joe’s son-in-law, who connects them with a
criminal named Jesus (not the Jesus, just a guy named Jesus). He
agrees to teach them how to pull off the heist in exchange for 25% of the take.
This is a movie
about robbing a bank, carried out by some old-timers who have no business
robbing anyone. If you ever plan to rob a bank, this is not the movie
to watch for tips. But if you’re looking for a good laugh, this movie is just
for you.
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