Self-important, over-dramatic, uninspired.

Let's be realistic.

Instead, you get a movie that's enjoyable enough, but leaves you feeling like it could have been much, much more.

A clunky actioner with a handful of cool moments.

Definitely a comedy that uses the crime context as a backdrop. Pacino takes a 28-year rap and keeps his mouth shut. On the day he gets out, his best friend (Walken) is supposed to kill him - because the kingpin's son got in the way (terminally) of a Pacino bullet during the shootout that preceded his arrest. Otherwise he will die too. When he hesitates, the threat is extended to his granddaughter (who he has been watching over without her knowing who he is). That pushes him to the decision that will lead to a Butch Cassidy style end scene. But that is preceded by a Viagra stoked visit to a bordel, the springing of their get-away driver (Arkin) from a rest home, a wild drive in a stolen souped up coupe, the rescuing of a multiple rape victim and setting up her opportunity to exact revenge. There are also quieter moments that border on the maudlin but help to reinforce the sense of old cameraderie and a generation of criminals who have a sense of morality that is not shared by the younger generation. It is on that premise that my enthusiasm for the film falls down - I know it's an unjust world in many respects, but most of us are doing our best and equating criminals (who do not take from the rich to give to the poor) with morality is one of the things that undermines those efforts. However, those 3 great actors have earned the right to fulfill a few dreams of their own onscreen and they were never in the role category to be included in the Expendables retirement fund for former action heroes ;o)

I am the kind of person who likes structured movies where all the cinematic elements come together. "Stand up Guys" is not one of those movies but I enjoyed it even more because of that. There is only one word to describe this movie: FUN. It is one of those movies that doesn't require much thinking about the plot or what is going on, it simply wants the viewer to enjoy each scene by itself and enjoy the great performances by three amazing actors. In this movie the plot is not important. The sole purpose here is to watch three of the best actors of a generation have fun at their jobs. The acting by all Pacino, Walken and Arkin is simply so amazing that the plot is just there to have an ending to the movie although I personally did not want it to end. While I like to analyze and evaluate movies in detail there is simply not more to say to this picture than enjoy! Enjoy every minute because it will be over in a flash. In conclusion we can say that this movie is simply about the art of acting and having fun and three great actors showing off their talent. If I could i would give it an 8.5 rating but that is not possible so I have to stick with the 8 ;)

Great movie, great story, great actors. Originally saw it as an option to view in past but always passed. So one night after dinner when I had time to relax I figured now is a good time as any. From the beginning I was laughing. The plot seemed simple and was well acted. At times it seemed serious but flowed smoothly. All three main actors had chemistry, especially Pacino and Walken. It actually felt like they were two life long friends. I really enjoyed it and would watch it again with a someone like a girlfriend who hasn't seen it. Deserves higher ratings then shown. I would recommend this movie to anyone who wants to kick their feet up and relax with a couple of laughs.

I wasn't paying attention when this movie came out, so I didn't know it came out.Had an urge to watch something with Walken in it and so I watched Seven Psychopaths and while studying Walken in that picture I was reminded of Al Pacino and wondered if they ever were in a flick together. So, I googled and found this gem of a movie.Hollywood missed a big ticket not teaming those two up decades ago.What a fun movie to watch: I loved watching the dialog between Walken and Pacino so much, I had to watch it twice.My only complaint is that it wasn't long enough of a ride. Loved the dead pan humor and I just couldn't get enough.If you are a fan of Pacino and Walken this is a MUST see. A bit sad to see them both aged and myself aged, but yet there is a warmth to the sadness. Boy, I hope the two get casted together at least one more time. Why the rating on IMDb is so low is beyond me. I'll be watching it again eventually because I enjoyed it so much.I wish I could personally thank the writer, the director, the casting people and especially whoever it was that first suggested to get Pacino and Walken for this movie. The script was perfect for the two of them and they were golden.