Preview: Stand Up Guys (2013)

Synopsis:

Having just been released from prison for taking the fall for a crime his bosses orchestrated, an aging mafia goon finds himself the target for murder by his best friend.

• Poster: B

Review:

Conjuring up an image of the 1970's, the style of film the movie seems to want to emulate, is a striking and suitable visualization of the film.

• Trailer: B

Review:

You don't often find the likes of Al Pacino, Christopher Walken and Alan Arkin together onscreen as old chums in a crime setting. The trailer plays commonly enough, but there's the promise of a compelling exploration of aging in the world of crime.

Oscar Prospects:

Releasing in January means the studios doesn't have much confidence in the film, so I wouldn't expect much from it.

Release Date:

• February 1, 2013

-Wesley Lovell (October 21, 2012) Original

-Wesley Lovell (January 27, 2013) Release Date Updated (changed from 1/11/13)