Going In Style (2017)
Rated PG-13
Starring Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman, Alan Arkin, Christopher Lloyd, Matt Dillon,
Directed by Zach Braff
The Story:
Joe (Caine), Willie (Freeman) and Albert (Arkin) are three lifelong friends who are heading through tough times, about to get tougher as their pensions are about to dissolve due their company being bought out. Desperate, and realizing they truly have nothing to lose, these 3 seniors decide that the best revenge would be to earn back what is being stolen from them by robbing a bank.
So I never saw the original from 1979, so there will be no comparison with that film here.
I will simply say that I quite enjoyed this film.
Absolutely love the three leads, and they are endearing and a joy to watch on the screen.
Whether the boys will get away with their scheme, you can't help but root for them.
I think there's more to it than just the characters.
There's enough distrust by the American people of banks and big business, you really don't mind seeing them get what is proverbially coming to them.
Of course, they'll have to also deal with a dogged FBI Agent (Dillon) who is hot on their trail and looking for any way he can nail the people responsible.
I had a great time, and I'm happy to give out a higher than average grade for this one.
Final Grade: B+
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