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Going in Style (2017)



Going in Style (2017)
 
 

6/10



Starring
Michael Caine
Morgan Freeman
Alan Arkin


Directed by Zach Braff


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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