Old Man and the Gun

If Robert Redford is really going to retire from acting, then this is a nice way to go out. A simple story where he plays a career bank robber who has escaped from jail 16 times in his life. Every time he gets out, he robs more banks. The difference is that this guy will charm the pants off you and never takes more than he really needs from the teller. This role is perfect for Redford. He’s an old polite gentleman with very good manners. He’s always smiling and typically pretty content. When he meets Sissy Spacek on the side of the road with her broken truck, they form a nice relationship. She knows he’s a crook, but he never puts her in any danger and as long as she just stays just far enough away from his lifestyle, she believes they can maintain whatever it is they have going on. To each other, they’re companions. If you’re a fan of Redford, you’ll probably like this film. He’s perfect in this role. The film itself isn’t flashy, but it’s got a cool look to it like you’re watching a film from the late 70’s or early 80’s. It’s kinda slow, but fairly engrossing. You keep waiting for this guy to slip up and get caught again. The problem is that nobody wants to catch him. I liked this movie. I’ve always been a fan of Robert Redford. If this is his last acting job, not a bad way to remember him by.

Rating: (***)