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GreatMartinApr 7, 2017

Before you walk into “Going In Style” you know what to expect: jokes about the aches and pains of old age, sex, wisecracks about slowing down, the old men ragging on each other, their wanting to pass their wisdom on to younger people whoBefore you walk into “Going In Style” you know what to expect: jokes about the aches and pains of old age, sex, wisecracks about slowing down, the old men ragging on each other, their wanting to pass their wisdom on to younger people who don’t want to hear it and so on.

You will also experience sitting back and enjoying old ‘friends’ like Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman and Alan Arkin not to forget Ann-Margret. It has been 51 years since Caine made “Alfie” with that wink in his eye and a smile, enjoying his character just as he does in this movie with, maybe, a little more gray hair and wrinkles in his face. He and his partners in crime, Freeman & Arkin play off and to each other like the pros they are.

Like watching Shirley MacLaine last week in “The Last Word” the more affection for the performers you bring to the movie the more you will enjoy it.

It was good seeing Matt Dillon again and hope to see him in 20 years with the same cache the old guys have. While it was good seeing Ann-Margret I wish they had given her a little of the dancing to do. The only embarrassment to me in the movie was Christopher Lloyd but whether that the was the role, the acting, the writing or the directing it was hard to tell.

This weekend will be a battle between the openings of this old folks picture and the new Smurf movie. In the battle of gray versus blue who do you think will win?… Expand

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Compi24Apr 18, 2017

Like many other recent "going-of-age" films ("Last Vegas," "Hope Springs," "The Intern," etc.) Zach Braff's update to 1979's "Going In Style" is about as safe and as innocuous as you can get, almost to the point where I can neither recommendLike many other recent "going-of-age" films ("Last Vegas," "Hope Springs," "The Intern," etc.) Zach Braff's update to 1979's "Going In Style" is about as safe and as innocuous as you can get, almost to the point where I can neither recommend nor advise against seeing it. It's one of those well-meaning movies that just seems to exist without venturing above or below par. And, while it's fantastic to see the three legendary lead actors bantering and ribbing each other onscreen for a healthy running time, I can't help but feel that there could have been a more comedically adept screenplay in the mix here. Overall though, not an incredibly vapid experience, just one that could have delivered on its premise much more effectively, in my opinion.… Expand

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BrianMcCriticOct 14, 2017

What I appreciated about Going in Style was how it got to the point unlike other films like it. It's supposed to be about older men robbing a bank and that's what it is. Not a great film and it does search for a more emotional feel, whichWhat I appreciated about Going in Style was how it got to the point unlike other films like it. It's supposed to be about older men robbing a bank and that's what it is. Not a great film and it does search for a more emotional feel, which hits with mixed results. But it was a decent one watch film. B-… Expand

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Graham433Apr 7, 2017

Going in Style is not a bad movie. It is not great. It is not a masterpiece. It is an AirplaneMovie™. If you didn't know an AirplaneMovie™ is a movie that you don't have to see in theatres but that you have to see on an airplane.Going in Style is not a bad movie. It is not great. It is not a masterpiece. It is an AirplaneMovie™. If you didn't know an AirplaneMovie™ is a movie that you don't have to see in theatres but that you have to see on an airplane. Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman, and Alan Arkin team up in Comedy/Drama, Going in Style. It is great to see Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman, and Alan Arkin together bonding, having fun. Christoper Lloyd, Kenan Thomson, and Ann-Margret costar in the movie too. They are the real standouts. They are my favorite parts of the movie. If they starred in it I am sure it would be a 7 or 8 out of 10. But, they did not star in it. When the stars of your movie were not as good as your costars, I don't know if you are the best stars. That is one of the reasons I gave it a 6. If you want to watch Going in Style just watch the original. It is not at all because the remake is bad. The remake just isn't great. Overall, Going in Style is a movie you watch if you need a good laugh or you wanna see some famous actors team up together to make one big box office bomb. It's an AirplaneMovie™ though so what did you expect?… Expand

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EpicLadySpongeApr 7, 2017

Going in Style goes nowhere in style, remarking every single so-called style in the entire film a pathetic excuse of what we actually call style. In other great terms, this movie actually tries to be at least watchable if not in style.Going in Style goes nowhere in style, remarking every single so-called style in the entire film a pathetic excuse of what we actually call style. In other great terms, this movie actually tries to be at least watchable if not in style. Regardless, watch if only recommended but don't even try to love this film since there's no style in the entire film whatsoever.… Expand

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TrevorsViewApr 7, 2017

You are older than you ever were before. Now you are older than you ever were before. Now you are officially older than you ever were before. Day by day, minutes pass by, and we all fear the approaching retirement age, when we faceYou are older than you ever were before. Now you are older than you ever were before. Now you are officially older than you ever were before. Day by day, minutes pass by, and we all fear the approaching retirement age, when we face unimaginable health problems to remind us of our vulnerability. We begin to question, “Where did our lives go?”

Going in Style explores the feeling of seniority when the past only looks like a presentation of lost opportunities. Although here, it seems like getting old means time to ignore authority and commit thievery. So nothing can possibly go wrong, right?

Three old men drive director Zach Braff’s buddy movie, all of them Academy Award winning actors. One of them, portrayed by Michael Caine (The Cider House Rules, Sleuth) lives with his daughter and granddaughter, which adds to the pressure of his overdrawn checking account. Another one of them, portrayed by Morgan Freeman (Million Dollar Baby, The Shawshank Redemption), lives with his longtime roommate, and refuses to make public his desperation for a kidney transplant. The longtime roommate, portrayed by Alan Arkin (Argo, Little Miss Sunshine), has had it with his living as a music instructor, and fights the urge to start a romance with a convenience store clerk who can’t stop flirting with him.

All in all, these three senior citizens will waste no more time, and their leader (Caine) decides to rob a bank after experiencing a robbery first-hand. He understands his desire to stop living mundanely, and takes action to ensure a satisfying retirement.

First they try to shoplift a convenience store, which is actually quite a hoot to watch. Alas, their first baby step fails pretty miserably. Some extra preplanning is needed by an experienced professional, who coincidentally happens to be a Mexican named Jesus. Yes, I know: “Wow. A professional Mexican terrorist in New York City—exactly what our country could benefit from!” Seriously, such a casting decision in light of recent events is morally irresponsible.

Anyways, on they go into a month-long setup for the big day, a situation open to numerous narrative possibilities worth over four minutes of montage, even though it winds up doing just that. Too bad for us, as their plan deserves a much deeper exploration into the meticulous detail; but what we are shown still looks well thought out against the unkind legal system. While the police force’s functionality may defy believability here and there, you’ll overall buy into their wild adventure against the law.

Then the mission’s stakes continue to get higher as they don “Rat Pack” costumes at the official heist. Awesomeness lands in these three old men’s endeavors of the little time they have left, especially when considering the individual conflicts each of them faces. Yet when the whole scene finally comes up, it does not last as long as desired.

Thankfully though, the attempted bond between the three leads should guarantee an impact, both with one another and their outside families. I say “attempted” because none of the performances by any of the cast delivers any genuine sorrow for the quiet moments. All players here fall along the lines of poor, below average, or somewhere in the middle. Christopher Lloyd (Back to the Future) gives the only good performance as the old loon who runs the men’s elderly community, even though his dialogue suggests nothing beyond weak comic relief.

You may by now see Going in Style as a mere Redbox rental worth a one-time watch, and only if you’re a man over middle age seeking a unique perspective of growing old. Well I can certainly attest your assumption—this type of entertainment probably would work better if aired straight to TV. You can expect a slightly satisfying taste, just don’t expect to remember any of it a week later.… Expand

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TVJerryApr 11, 2017

3 retirees (Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine, Alan Arkin) discover their pension fund is being discontinued, so they decide to rob a bank. Surprisingly, the heist itself isn't the finish line, there's a whole post-robbery investigation they have3 retirees (Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine, Alan Arkin) discover their pension fund is being discontinued, so they decide to rob a bank. Surprisingly, the heist itself isn't the finish line, there's a whole post-robbery investigation they have to elude. The ageist jokes (even out of their own mouths) are in abundance, but the laffs are minimal. This cast is talented, but only Arkin has any humor in his portrayal Christoper Lloyd's clueless character is an insult and an embarrassment). Considering that director Zach Braff has a history in comedy, he didn't impart any of his skills to this movie. It doesn't help that the script is flat and predictable.… Expand