Monday, August 12, 2013

Stand Up Guys

Actors:  Al Pacino, Alan Arkin, Christopher Walken,  Julainna Margulies, Lucy Punch, Addison Timlin
Rating:  8 out of 10, Sometimes you just sit back and realize you’re watching genius at work.  The scenes between Walken and Pacino represent two master craftsmen at work.  There’s so much going on beyond the dialogue, which is a good thing since Walken is at his monosyllabic best.  You then throw in Alan Arkin and it ascends to another level.  Maybe I’m getting old myself but this story of some aged hoods grabbing one more night of their youth really struck a cord with me.  So good.
MVP:  Pacino as Val is luminous

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