The Old Man and the Gun: reviews

What the critics say average 8.6 from 5 outlets

• 9.0 VarietyPeter Debruge People don?t forget a performer like Redford, whose movie-star charisma idles low and sexy like a Harley Davidson motor even when he?s not doing anything, and that means a movie like David Lowery?s The Old Man & the Gun, it can play things soft, counting on Redford?s charm to fuel the show. Read
• 9.0 The Hollywood ReporterTodd McCarthy The film makes plenty of mileage from trading on the charm of a good bad boy, and Redford?s long experience in playing such roles serves him beautifully here; he knows by now he doesn?t have to push his attractiveness to be ingratiating. His work here is natural, subtle, ingratiating and doesn?t miss a trick. Read
• 8.5 Vanity FairRichard Lawson Mostly, the cat-and-mouse of Lowery?s film is just reason enough to contemplate the shuffling everydayness of life, of how we are ever aware of its finality while also tending to, seeking out, and appreciating the little joys, mercies, and adventures of it. Read
• 8.3 Entertainment WeeklyChris Nashawaty The film is lightweight fun with some real moments of genuine heart. Read
• 8.3 The PlaylistGregory Ellwood The various marvels of the movie aren?t just the sparks between Redford and Spacek or Waits? dry humor but often, Lowery?s inspired direction. Read