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Item Name: Going in Style; Studio: Warner Home Video
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Three senior citizens in their 70s who live together are slowly decaying in endless days with nothing to do but feed the birds. One of them comes up with an idea - rob a bank. They certainly could use the money if they get away with it and if they are caught, what could happen to three old men?
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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful
Format:VHS Tape
Pretty much overlooked when it came out in 1979, this film is a rare gem. George Burns, Art Carney and Lee Strasberg play three retirees sharing a house in Queens. Bored and bitter, Joe (Burns) talks Al and Willie (Carney and Strasberg) into going in on a bank robbery. The three get a real buzz out of pulling off the job, the only excitement they've had in years. But what seems to have been the perfect crime soon begins to have tragic consequences. When Willie dies from a heart attack, Joe and Al take off for Vegas where they wind up getting into a once in a lifetime crap game. This excursion then takes on tragic consequences of its own, leading up to a bittersweet ending. While all three of the leads are terrific, it is really Burns who carries the film. I believe this to be his best film work. For those who have always felt that a little bit of George goes a long way, you should check this film out to see what a truly remarkable acting talent he could be when given the material. His work here is totally devoid of the "cuteness" that marked a lot of the films he was in such as "Oh, God!" A truly Oscar-worthy performance. One wonders what the atmosphere on the set must have been like with Burns and Carney, two masters of schtick, and Strasberg, the father of modern method acting. Whatever the chemistry, it definitely shows up on screen.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
A trio of elderly retirees (George Burns, Art Carney, and Lee Strasberg), who live together in a New York apartment, decide to escape the deadly tedium of their waning years by robbing a bank. They complete the job successfully, but find that life goes on and a little bit of cash doesn't change everything. Director/writer Martin Brest and his talented cast avoid the easy road of aiming for a riotous comedy about some cute old men who break the law. These are fully developed characters, and there are some moments of powerful acting as the story takes these men to some very dark places. Those who think of Burns and Carney as the epitome of old-time jokey vaudeville-style humor may be surprised by their understated and effective performances. Of course, Strasberg, the father of method acting, is reliably superb. There is real joy in this film as well. The scenes in which the three old friends seem to come alive again during a day spent in the city preparing for their bank job and a later one in Las Vegas are wonderful and feature very good acting. Recommended./
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
A very touching comedy/drama with three men looking to find some excitement in their idle twilight years. Just wish a soundtrack would have been put out as the music is fabulous.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Love it
I remember watching george burns, oh god you devil and book two when it played on HBO back when I was a kid in the 80's. Just caught this on netflix loved it. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Rene S. Hoepelman Jr.
As good as you remember...
Saw this movie when it was new in theaters, in 1980, and just had to own it. It doesn't get much better than Art Carney, Lee Strasberg and George Burns in a good story, with... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Aged Cheddar
Going In Style
Excellent movie with a great cast. It tell aq great story and interesting problem
Published 24 months ago by Michael E. Deibert, Jr.
A Must See!
I really liked this movie. It had a great cast and a memorable storyline. With all due respect to the lead actors, the film looks like something the Three Stooges might have done... Read more
Published on February 29, 2008 by Tom Savoy
Going in Style:Good entertainment!
This is a movie that is truly overlooked. George Burns, Art Carney and Lee Strasberg delivered a humorous yet touching work from 1979. Read more
Published on February 10, 2008 by PATRICK J.POWERS
Funny ol' Picture
Going in Style i have this video tape and love to watch it almost as much as my other tapes. To me it's an adventure and hilarious to view this movie over and over again.
Published on December 1, 2007 by Larry Gottlieb
Going in Style
George Burns at his best. Just as good as 'Oh God" and it has a twist at the end. Funny Movie. Worth an evening of Popcorn and a beer.
Published on June 9, 2007 by Charles Brandon
Going In Style
Funny, very very funny. Easy to watch & route for the bad guys!Because the characters are 'senior citizens', younger people may not find this funny.
Published on January 4, 2007 by P. Miller
A Great Caper Film for the Young and Old
"Going In Style" is one of those rare movies that has a clever concept as well as a character-driven story. Read more
Published on October 17, 2005 by J. Stillman
Fantastic
Well this one is a keeper. 3 elderly gentlemen are bored and decide to stick up a bank. Tremendous performances from the 3 legends Burns, Carney and Strassberg. Read more
Published on April 2, 2005 by Joe Clay
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