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February 1, 2013

At the Movies: Veteran actors elevate ‘Stand Up Guys'

By CHRISTY LEMIRE
AP Movie Critic

Watching “Stand Up Guys” feels akin to seeing an old, favorite rock band getting back together for one last gig after decades apart. They're not as energetic as they once were, their vocals aren't as powerful, but an obvious camaraderie still exists as well as a touch of rebellion.

Stand Up Guys

Director: Fisher Stevens

Cast: Christopher Walken, Al Pacino, Alan Arkin

Rating: R

Running time: 95 minutes

Christopher Walken, Al Pacino and Alan Arkin are all performing their greatest hits in this con-man comedy, albeit within dialed-down versions of their familiar screen personae. These no longer go to 11; Pacino mercifully isn't in full-on “Hooah!” mode. But there's enough humor and tenderness in Fisher Stevens' film to make it a passably enjoyable experience for the most part.


 
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