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The Old Man & the Gun

The Old Man and the Gun

2018

David Lowery

Robert Redford, Sissy Spacek, Casey Affleck, Danny Glover ...

6.1

6,364

Drama. Comedy Based on the true story of Forrest Tucker (Robert Redford), from his audacious escape from San Quentin at the age of 70 to an unprecedented string of heists that confounded authorities and enchanted the public. Wrapped up in the pursuit are detective John Hunt (Casey Affleck), who becomes captivated with Forrest’s commitment to his craft, and a woman (Sissy Spacek), who loves him in spite of his chosen profession.

	Author	Review
United States	Peter Debruge Variety	"It’s certainly a pleasure to watch — almost like a seduction (...) A movie like this is a reminder of everything Redford has given us over the years."	POS
United States	Todd McCarthy The Hollywood Reporter	"The relationship between the two attractive seniors fills the film out with a distinctive allure"	POS
United States	Brian Tallerico rogerebert.com	"It’s a love letter to a cinematic legend, serving as a perfect final film for someone who long ago surpassed mere actor status to become an icon (…) Rating: ★★★½ (out of 5)"	POS
United States	Sasha Stone The Wrap	"'The Old Man & The Gun' is a film every Redford fan must see (...) It flows well, and works as a narrative on its own terms."	POS
United States	Richard Lawson Vanity Fair	"Robert Redford charms one last time (...) A fitting goodbye for a screen legend (...) An agreeable, pleasant film"	POS
United States	Gregory Ellwood The Playlist	"The iconic actor could not have asked for a better way to end a venerable acting career (...) Lowery provides an atmosphere few filmmakers would even attempt with a film like this."	POS
United States	Eric Kohn IndieWire	"'The Old Man & the Gun' generally feels like the best kind of tribute, one that understands the material so well that it inhabits its very essence (...) The movie is a giant, lovable metaphor"	POS
United States	Matt Goldberg Collider	"A punch of personality drastically different than other films released today (...) [It] may not be challenging movie, but it’s still an incredibly thoughtful one and a lovely grace note for its legendary lead actor."	POS
United Kingdom	Gwilym Mumford The Guardian	"It would require a true curmudgeon to not derive pleasure from that twinkling performance from Redford, radiating smoothness, wisdom and charm to the very end. (...) Rating: ★★★★ (out of five)"	POS

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