Quartile rating: 6.5/10 · 1 rating
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.
Going in Style is a genial, crowd-pleasing comedy elevated primarily by the charm of its three leads — Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman, and Alan Arkin — whose chemistry and veteran presence make the material more enjoyable than it deserves. The plot is formulaic and predictable, a lightweight heist comedy that doesn't take many risks or offer surprises. Visually it's entirely functional but unremarkable, with nothing distinctive in the cinematography. The film offers little novelty, essentially a soft remake of the 1979 film with a glossier, safer execution. The ending wraps up neatly in a crowd-pleasing fashion that suits the tone, if not particularly memorably.