Fresh
A trio of contrasting personalities, the veterans bring both a mischievous wit and a sense of subdued anger to a familiar comic plotline, and the film achieves a rare balance of laughter and compassion.
Trevor Johnston, Time Out
Going in Style
Whether they win or lose, they'll be "Going in Style"
1979 · 1h 37m · PG
Comedy, Crime, Drama
Directed by
Martin Brest
Overview
Three kindly old men decide to light up the dimming twilight of their lives with a last blaze of glory – by sticking up a Manhattan bank in broad daylight.
Director and cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
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82%
Tomatometer
Rotten
Though the cast is headed by three fine actors, two of whom, Mr. Burns and Mr. Carney, are also extremely funny men, it never elicits any emotional response more profound than curiosity.
Vincent Canby, New York Times
Fresh
There are laughs, but the prevalent tone is one of discreet compassion, without condescension or sanctimony.
Dave Kehr, Chicago Reader
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