Stand Up Guys
Director: Fisher Stevens
Actors: Al Pacino, Christopher Walken, Alan Arkin
PlotAfter serving 28 years in prison, an aging gangster is released and is met by his old friend, who is now leading a quiet, uneventful life. The two men have a deep, complex history that bonds them, despite the turbulent years they've spent apart. The recently freed man quickly falls back into his old habits of debauchery and crime, dragging his friend along on a whirlwind adventure that includes reuniting with their former getaway driver who is now in a retirement home. The trio set out to relive their glory days, finding themselves in unexpected and precarious predicaments.
As they navigate through their night of recklessness, uncertainty looms over their reunion. The friend who picked him up harbors a dark secret; he is under pressure from a ruthless mob boss to kill his freshly released buddy, stemming from a deep betrayal from the past. Tensions rise as the night progresses, with both the thrill of their escapades and the ominous deadline casting long shadows over their celebration. Faced with difficult decisions, the long-time friends are forced to confront their past actions, the loyalty they owe each other, and the brothers-in-arms code that has kept them bound for decades.
Writers: Noah Haidle
Release Date: 01 Feb 2013
Runtime: 95 min
Rating: R
Country: United States
Language: English, Belarusian
Home Video Reviews
"Stand Up Guys" falters with a clumsy script and direction, but its stunning video transfer, strong audio mix, and charismatic cast chemistry make it worth a rental.
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