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The Old Man & the Gun

2018 · 94 min

A gentle, wistful caper that ambles along with a twinkle in its eye, more charming character study than thriller.

Tagline: This story is mostly true.
Overview: The true story of Forrest Tucker, from his audacious escape from San Quentin at the age of 70 to an unprecedented string of heists that confounded authorities and enchanted the public. Wrapped up in the pursuit are a detective, who becomes captivated with Forrest’s commitment to his craft, and a woman, who loves him in spite of his chosen profession.
How it feels: Warm, melancholic, light and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Crime, aging, love, freedom
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: warmstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: crime
aging
love
freedom
identity
Places: small town
countryside
big city
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: true story
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild