Stotyline: A group of elderly men carried out the biggest heist in British history. The group of middle- to old-aged men ( between 47 and 76) were found guilty of stealing close to £14 million in jewels, gold and cash. They were convicted only last year and this feat is perhaps the inspiration behind this film.
It is simply a remake of the 1979 movie of the same name – Going In Style.
Directed by Zach Braff, it is a neat accomplishment considering it is only his third direction venture. Theodore Melfi, the same man who wrote and directed the Oscar-winning Hidden Figures ( 2016) , has conjured a well-vetted script here. The film features an ensemble cast – with legends Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine and Alan Arkin. Supporting them is the fine actor Matt Dillon and the still-stunning-at-75 Ann Margret.
The three grand sires play happy old men, who aren’t particularly financially well off, especially now that their pensions are being cancelled. The bank they have been signed up with is bought out, so their pensions are compromised as a casualty of the restructuring. This obviously angers them, and it is worse for Caine since they’re about to take his house away too. So, he considers the idea of a bank robbery. His two partners are naturally appalled by the idea, but he convinces them – they simply have nothing to lose – neither time, nor money. Besides, the principled men will only rob what the bank rightfully owes to them, not a penny more. It is reminiscent of the case with Hell or High Water ( 2016) where two brothers only steal from banks what the banks have ’stolen’ from them.
You can Watch it for our three grandpas, who not just steal the show, but also keep tickling your funny bone and prove why they’re the veterans of the industry. Don’t expect anything extraordinary in this caper, but be assured you won’t be disappointed either.
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