Saturday, 29 March 2014

Needs more Arkin

Stand Up Guys (2012)

Directed by Fisher Stevens this film stars Al Pacino, Christopher Walken, Alan Arkin and Addison Timlin. An ageing former gangster is let out after a 28 year stretch and meets up with a former college to celebrate his release.

You could say that this film is an easy watch, it never really challenges the viewer but always does just about enough to keep you focused. There are a few funny moments and while there are some good moments of the characters nostalgia the film does not deal with old age seriously. I would say all the best moments are when Alan Arkin are on screen but sadly this is not a big enough portion of the film on personality alone.


3/5

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