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4.0 out of 5 stars
Young At Heart, Jan 9 2004
Going In Style boasts three Hollywood legends, teaming up, for a very solid comedy/drama that proves you are only as young as you feel. Joe (George Burns), Al (Art Carney), and Willie (Lee Strasberg) are three mild-mannered retirees who usually spend their days sitting on a park bench. Tired of feeling like life is passing them by, the trio decides to rob a bank, hoping things will improve. They are convinced that, even if they are caught, because of their age--a visit to jail is out of the question. Little do they know, their lives are about to change in ways they never expected. Director Martin Brest, who also wrote the script, couldn't have asked for a better cast. Burns, Carney, and Strasberg, make quite a team. These men play very well off of each other and all three are up to, both the comedic and dramatic demands of the story. Brest knows how to balance both genres with ease. Over the years, Going In Style, has been somewhat underated, in my opinion. It is funny, dramatic, touching, and even a bit dark at times. If you've never seen it, I recommend that you check it out... Up until now, Going In Style, has only been available on VHS. I am happy to report though, that is about to change, and it will finally make it's DVD debut on March 30th 2004
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