DVD Going in Style
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Going In Style boasts three Hollywood legends, teaming up, for a very solid comedy/drama that proves you are only as young as you feel. Joe (George Burns), Al (Art Carney), and Willie (Lee Strasberg) are three mild-mannered retirees who usually spend their days sitting on a park bench. Tired of feeling like life is passing them by, the trio decides to rob a bank, hoping things will improve. They are convinced that, even if they are caught, because of their age--a visit to jail is out of the question. Little do they know, their lives are about to change in ways they never expected. Director Martin Brest, who also wrote the script, couldn't have asked for a better cast. Burns, Carney, and Strasberg, make quite a team. These men play very well off of each other and all three are up to, both the comedic and dramatic demands of the story. The late Charles Hallahan is also very good as Joe's concerned nephew, Pete. Brest knows how to balance both genres with ease. Over the years, Going In Style, has been somewhat underated, in my opinion. It is funny, dramatic, touching, and even a bit dark at times. In my review of the VHS tape, I stated that the film was finally getting a DVD release, to be honest, I wasn't expecting the disc to have any extras on it. Imagine my surprise, when I discoverd a segment from the 70's talk show hosted by Dinah Shore, with Burns and Carney can be found. It may not be all that long, but, it's still great to see. Especially since none of these legends are with us now. You can also see a vintage TV spot. Some comments from Brest would have made things even better. Still, it's great to finally see Going In Style, in widescreen format. If you've never seen it, I recommend that you check it out...You should be glad you did.
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Going In Style boasts three Hollywood legends, teaming up, for a very solid comedy/drama that proves you are only as young as you feel. Joe (George Burns), Al (Art Carney), and Willie (Lee Strasberg) are three mild-mannered retirees who usually spend their days sitting on a park bench. Tired of feeling like life is passing them by, the trio decides to rob a bank, hoping things will improve. They are convinced that, even if they are caught, because of their age--a visit to jail is out of the question. Little do they know, their lives are about to change in ways they never expected. Director Martin Brest, who also wrote the script, couldn't have asked for a better cast. Burns, Carney, and Strasberg, make quite a team. These men play very well off of each other and all three are up to, both the comedic and dramatic demands of the story. Brest knows how to balance both genres with ease. Over the years, Going In Style, has been somewhat underated, in my opinion. It is funny, dramatic, touching, and even a bit dark at times. If you've never seen it, I recommend that you check it out... Up until now, Going In Style, has only been available on VHS. I am happy to report though, that is about to change, and it will finally make it's DVD debut on March 30th 2004
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If you like the best actors this country has seen and will probably not see again--vetran talent--see Going in Style. I remember it from when it came out over twenty years ago--I have not stopped laughing yet. It is the film that made me laugh the hardest--Carney, Burns and Strausberg are gone--but their legends live on in this great work.
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