The Old Man & the Gun (David Lowery)

[Philip J. Fry]

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[Henry Gale]

Ah wow, I guess I never made a thread for this when I saw it back at TIFF.

I've seen dozens of movies since this, so my memory of both the movie's specifics and all of my thoughts are admittedly fading, but what is left is the warm impression of its quaint, effortlessly funny, and overall meticulously sweet atmosphere. That, and the one amazing scene in the middle where the whole movie stops to let Tom Waits' character tell a hilarious non sequitur of a story.

Redford and Spacek play off of each other so naturally and joyfully that any scenes with them together are so obviously the high points, which would be an issue if the rest of the cast weren't also delightful and the movie's script and style weren't so simply enjoyable and clever too.

I don't know if any of it is especially substantial or daring enough for it to really make a mark in any year-end lists of mine, but I definitely hold it in fond, if light, regard.

[Grouchy]

This was a delightful if slight affair, but what really stands out for me is the enormous screen presence of an old screen legend like Robert Redford - he's become an even more charismatic actor than he was in his youth. His scenes with Sissy Spaceck elevate the material, which is not bad to begin with.

I also love how Lowery changes his style with each film. He's quickly becoming one of my directors to watch.

[Skitch]

Redford has always lit up the screen. Obviously all this big ones, but one of my personal favorites is Sneakers. Such a damn good movie, so many good performances, and a story thats as relevant in 2018 as ever.