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Going in Style

#1 Post by yogi » Wed Mar 29, 2017 12:31 pm



Desperate to p*y 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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Re: Going in Style

#2 Post by yogi » Wed Mar 29, 2017 12:36 pm

Saw this last night and really enjoyed it. Gentle, predictable, but there's great chemistry between the 3 leads and enough laughs and chuckles along the way to keep you entertained.

The plot sounded similar to Arkin's Stand Up Guys from a few years ago, but this is much more fun and Caine, Freeman and Arkin, as ever, make it all look so easy.

A solid 7/10
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2016: Sing Street, Hunt for the Wilderpeople, I, Daniel Blake, Sully 10/10
2015: Star Wars, Whiplash, Ex Machina, Minions - 9.5/10
2014: Pride, The Imitation Game 10/10
2013: Good Vibrations, Song for Marion, Alan Partridge, Captain Phillips - 9.5/10
2012: Muppets, Untouchable, Argo 10/10
2011: ROTPOTA, The Artist, Mi4 - 9.5/10
2010: Kick Ass, Toy Story 3 - 9.5/10
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Re: Going in Style

#3 Post by McG » Wed Mar 29, 2017 12:41 pm

I thought this was an entertaining film with 3 well known actors, Alan Aikin, Michael Caine and Morgan Freeman. The story was pleasant and provided a lovely evenings entertainment. It will never win awards but I would recommend it for a nice evening out.
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Re: Going in Style

#4 Post by chelle1973 » Wed Mar 29, 2017 1:10 pm

Really enjoyed this movie, that supermarket scene had everyone Lol 7/10 :D
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Re: Going in Style

#5 Post by biggins » Wed Mar 29, 2017 4:40 pm

Predictable but an easy watch film with plenty of humour. 7/10.
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#6 Post by ladams888 » Wed Mar 29, 2017 5:34 pm

Saw this in Kingston Odeon. It was a sweet film, about three old codgers wanting to rob a bank in order to steal back their pensions, which the bank, as company administrator, had seized in order to p*y off company debts. Michael Caine’s character stood to lose his house if he didn’t get his pension. The plot was therefore similar to Hell or High Water, but much softer, with more humour and a lot less shooting. Not a great film, but OK to pass a couple of hours – one to watch on Netflix when there is nothing else on. 6/10
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Re: Going in Style

#7 Post by Zari » Wed Mar 29, 2017 7:30 pm

Watched the preview with my sister, we both really enjoyed it. It's a nice family film an easy movie. 7/10
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#8 Post by davidm » Sat Apr 01, 2017 5:28 pm

I'd like to add a word for Ann-Margaret's performance, as well as the 3 guys. To think she starred opposite Elvis in Viva Las Vegas in 1964 and is still going strong - an awesome 75 year old!
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Re: Going in Style

#9 Post by The Sparrow » Sun Apr 02, 2017 1:26 pm

Nothing remarkable, in fact I started picking holes from the start which is not like me. Amusing at times but it seemed to lose its way at one point and my interest waned. I doubt I'll rush to see this again on release.
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Re: Going in Style

#10 Post by fanADE » Sun Apr 02, 2017 1:52 pm

YEP.. Saw this today.. this morning, Brighton, Uk 2/4/17.
I thought it was a decent film with some funny one liners and comebacks.
Some lovely moments and some twists as well.
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