Although the protagonist of the film is an outlaw, his life is still a legend, played by the also legendary Robert Redford. If this was really Redford's last act (he said he planned to retire), it would be a fitting finish. This character not only shows Redford's handsome and gentlemanly temperament, but also is naughty and stubborn, a cunning old urchin. For an actor in their 80s, it's really hard to find such a fun and engaging role.
The film is also a tribute to Redford to a certain extent. When showing the protagonist's past "criminal history", it also shows many photos of Redford when he was young, constantly reminding the audience that the 82-year-old man has lived his whole life. All are fans. In his rendition, Forrest Tucker became the most personable bank robber.
The film's description of the old man's repeated bank robberies is also very joyful. The music is full of excitement. The bank robbers are not only calm, but also wear hearing aids, their faces are full of smiles, and the whole process is calm. . Basically making fun of how society and the police don't seem to care about a mild-mannered old white gentleman who commits crimes, and even if he keeps doing it, no one wants to bring him to justice until Casey Affleck's detective shows up. . The audience will definitely think that if this is replaced by a black buddy covered in tattoos, let alone let him go unpunished for the rest of his life, it is estimated that he would have been directly killed by random guns.
Fortunately, Casey Affleck is only a supporting role in this film, so even if there were some negative news before, it should not affect this film. The focus of this film is definitely on Robert Redford, both in terms of scenes and performances.
The irony is that this robber's character, although seemingly mild, has a stubborn personality. Even in his 70s, he still wants to rob a bank just to enjoy the crime, and nothing can stop him. But Redford took the initiative to hope that he would retire from acting after the film. Of course, saying this naturally makes the film more meaningful and increases the attention. If the old man encounters a suitable role, maybe he will come out again. Until then, it's good to close when it's time to close.
PS: What is your favorite Redford movie? My favorite is All the President's Men and The Way We Were
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