{"id":51903,"date":"2020-09-28T19:16:30","date_gmt":"2020-09-29T02:16:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/?p=51903"},"modified":"2023-12-08T12:54:12","modified_gmt":"2023-12-08T19:54:12","slug":"going-in-style-1979","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/?p=51903","title":{"rendered":"Going in Style (1979)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>&#8220;It feels like we&#8217;ve lived two lives: one before the robbery, and one after.&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<table>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Going-in-Style-Poster.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Going-in-Style-Poster-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-51904\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Going-in-Style-Poster-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Going-in-Style-Poster-85x128.jpg 85w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Going-in-Style-Poster-180x270.jpg 180w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Going-in-Style-Poster.jpg 580w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>Synopsis:<\/strong><br \/>\nWhen three elderly roommates &#8212; Joe (George Burns), Al (Art Carney), and Willie (Lee Strasberg) &#8212; decide that robbing a bank is a &#8220;win-win&#8221; proposition, they steal guns from the safe of Al&#8217;s nephew (Charles Hallahan) and carry out their crime, with unexpected ramifications.\n<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p>\n<strong>Genres, Themes, Actors, and Directors:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Art Carney Films<\/li>\n<li>Black Comedy<\/li>\n<li>Elderly People<\/li>\n<li>George Burns Films<\/li>\n<li>Heists<\/li>\n<li>New York City<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Review: <\/strong><br \/>\nWriter-director Martin Brest&#8217;s second feature-length film &#8212; after debuting with <a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/?p=52898\"><em>Hot Tomorrows<\/em> (1977)<\/a> &#8212; was this unusual black comedy which never fails to go in unexpected directions. Little of the storyline is realistic enough to be believed, but that seems besides the point, given that we&#8217;re meant to empathize with the sorry lot of these men who find their lives unsatisfying enough to commit a major robbery with loaded firearms. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Going-in-Style-Robbery.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Going-in-Style-Robbery.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"853\" height=\"480\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-65135\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Going-in-Style-Robbery.png 853w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Going-in-Style-Robbery-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Going-in-Style-Robbery-128x72.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Going-in-Style-Robbery-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Going-in-Style-Robbery-480x270.png 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 853px) 100vw, 853px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, we&#8217;re not given a reasonable-enough rationale for Burns&#8217; radical (and actually NOT funny) idea, nor are we told quite enough about the other two men to understand their willingness to agree with him. (Strasberg is given one highly affecting moment of reflection back on a poor parenting choice:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Going-in-Style-Carney.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Going-in-Style-Carney.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"853\" height=\"480\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-65136\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Going-in-Style-Carney.png 853w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Going-in-Style-Carney-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Going-in-Style-Carney-128x72.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Going-in-Style-Carney-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Going-in-Style-Carney-480x270.png 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 853px) 100vw, 853px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&#8230; and we see Carney&#8217;s love for his nephew&#8217;s working-class family &#8212; but that&#8217;s it.) With that said, highly effective use is made of authentic New York City locales and extras, and Brest directs numerous scenes (i.e., those taking place in Vegas) with a refreshing naturalness. <\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Going-in-Style-Vegas.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Going-in-Style-Vegas.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"853\" height=\"480\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-65138\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Going-in-Style-Vegas.png 853w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Going-in-Style-Vegas-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Going-in-Style-Vegas-128x72.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Going-in-Style-Vegas-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Going-in-Style-Vegas-480x270.png 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 853px) 100vw, 853px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>This one is worth a look, though not must-see viewing. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Redeeming Qualities and Moments: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fine performances by the leads<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Going-in-Style-Leads.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Going-in-Style-Leads.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"853\" height=\"480\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51905\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Going-in-Style-Leads.png 853w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Going-in-Style-Leads-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Going-in-Style-Leads-128x72.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Going-in-Style-Leads-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Going-in-Style-Leads-480x270.png 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 853px) 100vw, 853px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<li>Excellent use of authentic New York City sets<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Going-in-Style-NYC2.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Going-in-Style-NYC2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"853\" height=\"480\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51909\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Going-in-Style-NYC2.png 853w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Going-in-Style-NYC2-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Going-in-Style-NYC2-128x72.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Going-in-Style-NYC2-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Going-in-Style-NYC2-480x270.png 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 853px) 100vw, 853px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Going-in-Style-NYC3.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Going-in-Style-NYC3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"853\" height=\"480\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51906\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Going-in-Style-NYC3.png 853w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Going-in-Style-NYC3-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Going-in-Style-NYC3-128x72.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Going-in-Style-NYC3-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Going-in-Style-NYC3-480x270.png 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 853px) 100vw, 853px\" \/><\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Going-in-Style-NYC.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Going-in-Style-NYC.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"853\" height=\"480\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-51908\" srcset=\"https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Going-in-Style-NYC.png 853w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Going-in-Style-NYC-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Going-in-Style-NYC-128x72.png 128w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Going-in-Style-NYC-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/filmfanatic.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/Going-in-Style-NYC-480x270.png 480w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 853px) 100vw, 853px\" \/><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Must See? <\/strong><br \/>\nNo, but it&#8217;s recommended. Listed as a Cult Movie in the back of Peary&#8217;s book. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Links: <\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.imdb.com\/title\/tt0079219\/\">IMDb entry<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thespinningimage.co.uk\/cultfilms\/displaycultfilm.asp?reviewid=10296&#038;aff=13\">Spinning Image Review<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dvdtalk.com\/dvdsavant\/s1160style.html\">DVD Savant Review<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timeout.com\/movies\/going-in-style\">Time Out Capsule Review<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;It feels like we&#8217;ve lived two lives: one before the robbery, and one after.&#8221; Synopsis: When three elderly roommates &#8212; Joe (George Burns), Al (Art Carney), and Willie (Lee Strasberg) &#8212; decide that robbing a bank is a &#8220;win-win&#8221; proposition, they steal guns from the safe of Al&#8217;s nephew (Charles Hallahan) and carry out their crime, with unexpected ramifications. 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