Review of The Old Man & the Gun (2018) by Dawdlingpoet — 22 Nov 2021

I enjoyed this film, knowing its the last film Robert Redford intended to star in (certainly as the lead character). It somewhat reminded me of the Mule, I suppose as its a film about an older gentleman involved in potentially violent crime, although no doubt there are a lot of other such films around. There isn't actually a lot of violence in this film, its much more of a low key character based drama. I particularly enjoyed the scenes with Forrest and Jewel acquainting themselves, there are some heart to hearts, interesting discussions that give an insight into Forrest's life perhaps. It's perhaps somewhat thought provoking in terms of how the authorities regard the recent robberies when they realise the culprit is an older man who is, as I say, regularly described as 'a gentleman', as if that could ever be the case(!) surely not(!).

I also like it as its based on a true story, which always appeals to me. I would certainly recommend this film, yes.