Review: Going in Style

Can These Old Pals Go Out In Style?
Oscar winning Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine, and Alan Arkin team up in the comedy remake of the 1979 George Burn’s film of the same title Going In Style. The elderly ensemble play a group of lifetime pals, who are struggling to pay bills, in order to be there for their families. Desperate for money, they team up to pull off a bank robbery to save their homes.

This fast paced comedy works very well. It’s pretty much a mix of The Intern (2015) met The Town (2010) and due to the all-star cast, the movie is very entertaining. Michael Caine stands out in the group of friends. He is able to add a charismatic element to the character resulting in the lovable character of Joe. The Oscar winners are also able to add some emotional depth in the film locking viewers onto the screen. Along with the great chemistry of the cast, they make the preposterous concept of old men robbing a bank make sense under their circumstances. With much humor, the majority of the situations are pulled off. This film understands that it is a ridiculous concept but, results in an entertaining picture.

The problem with this film is that it feels very formulaic. It doesn't seem like something original. Also, there is something about the film that doesn't emotionally grasp you. When Going In Style tries to grab you in, it sometimes works but, there are a few noticeable times were you aren't engaged. Finally, this film never has that big laugh that you’d expect from a comedy of its nature, which is disappointing.

Going In Style mostly succeeds for what it is. The movie isn't great but, the Oscar winning cast make the film a fun ride. Once you get past the silly concept, the movie pulls you in for one of the first good comedies of this year. I don't think you need to rush to see this film because, it is not unique. However, it is worth seeing at some point. I think older generations,especially, will find this film funny, as well as, the adults and teens.

Over all, I’m going to give Going In Style a 3/5

What would I have changed? (Spoilers)
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Cabell Cabell (Contributor) is a filmmaker from Tampa, Florida. He will watch just about any film but when he's not reviewing the latest hits he spends time directing films of his own.

Comments

Sherice Sampson said…
Funniest movie ever
marc123 said…
The film should have been more original.
dawn g said…
Need to see this one
Alvin said…
Maybe it's b/c I'm of a certain age but I certainly appreciated the comedy and actors. It's apparently a remake of an older version which I did not watch. Because it's a comedy, I expected a happy ending, I wanted a happy ending. After all, how could it be funny/happy if the ending was sad? But I wanted more of a scathing commentary on our times and how we need to better care for our elders.
joan bush said…
This is a funny movie for a change.
sixdegreesATL said…
Looking forward to seeing this.
Crystal Kaurin said…
Cute movie
Brenda Hampton said…
Good to see the old guys win for a change. Enjoyed the movie.
Alice Dressler said…
A funny, quirky movie!
Sheryl Richardson said…
This was really funny shed some tears on this one due to me laughing so hard.
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nygf said…
The gents that helped Bruce Wayne are cool!
Deanna Lynn Wallace said…
Was hoping for better overall score then 3/5
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