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“Form is the argument.”
Every composed frame and deliberate cut is evidence that control can be thrilling in its own right.
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Going in Style
Crime · Comedy · Drama · 1979
Three kindly old men decide to light up the dimming twilight of their lives with a last blaze of glory – by sticking up a Manhattan bank in broad daylight.
Movie details
Going in Style
“Whether they win or lose, they'll be "Going in Style"”
1979 Crime · Comedy · Drama 1h 37m
Critical arithmetic
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TMDB
7.0 / 10
Community rating
Three kindly old men decide to light up the dimming twilight of their lives with a last blaze of glory – by sticking up a Manhattan bank in broad daylight.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.
The archetype split
Who fights over Going in Style?
For the defence
The Prestige Tourist
“You like your greatness pre-approved.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Martin Brest
Written by
Martin Brest · Edward Cannon
George Burns
Joe
Art Carney
Al
Lee Strasberg
Willie
Charles Hallahan
Pete
Pamela Payton-Wright
Kathy
S
Siobhan Keegan
Colleen
B
Brian Neville
Kevin
Court is in session
Put Going in Style on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Technique in search of a pulse.”
Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.