Going in Style
Going in Style

Going in Style

2017Movie96 minEnglish

Desperate to pay the bills and come through for their loved ones, three lifelong pals risk it all by embarking on a daring bid to knock off the very bank that absconded with their money.

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IMDb6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes40%
Metacritic55/100
Google Users67%
Director: Zach BraffGenres: Comedy, Crime

Plot Summary

Three retired friends, all living on a fixed income, are struggling to make ends meet. When their pensions are canceled, they decide to risk it all and plan a daring bank robbery to regain control of their lives. The unlikely criminals use their old-school charm and wit to pull off the heist, hoping to finally get the money they feel they deserve.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed reviews from critics, who praised the chemistry and performances of the lead actors but found the plot predictable and the humor somewhat hit-or-miss. Audiences generally responded more positively, enjoying the lighthearted take on a heist comedy with veteran actors.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film's greatest strength lies in the undeniable chemistry and comedic timing of its legendary lead trio.
  • While the premise offers potential for sharp social commentary, the execution often leans towards a more conventional and less edgy heist narrative.
  • The humor can be inconsistent, with some gags landing effectively while others feel a bit worn.

Google audience: Google users appreciated the performances of Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine, and Alan Arkin, finding their dynamic engaging and entertaining. Many enjoyed the film as a fun, lighthearted caper, though some felt the plot was somewhat predictable and lacked originality.

Fun Fact

This film is a remake of the 1979 film of the same name, which also starred George Burns, Art Carney, and Lee Strasberg.

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Filipe Manuel Neto

Filipe Manuel Ne...

**A good comic film with four great actors.** We are facing a light comedy that tries to remake a much older film that has a very similar story: three elderly people on the verge of retirement who are going to try to rob a bank. Although...
r96sk

r96sk

<em>'Going in Style'</em> is a fun one! I got more entertainment than I was expecting, given I had anticipated a somewhat half-arsed 90 minute comedy with potentially half-arsed showings from stars of yesteryear. Pleasantly, I was wrong....
Reno

Reno

**In an alternative way, against all the odds, they fought it!** This was a remake of the 1979 film of the same name. I haven't seen that, but I enjoyed this version. I did not say I liked, but very entertaining. From 'Grandma Gangster' ...