
A Ghost Story director David Lowery returns with simpler, less arty fare
with this low-key and melancholic OAP bank robber tale starring Robert
Redford, who previously appeared in Lowery's fine live-action remake of
Pete's Dragon.
Based on a true story via a newspaper article by The Lost City of Z author
David Grann, it follows Forrest Tucker, a 70 year-old career criminal who
meets widow Jewel having just robbed a bank. He's upfront about what he
does but she doesn't believe him. The rest of the film details their
relationship, his continued bank robbery attempts and the robbery detective
hot on his heels.
A beautifully made film that pays tribute to the endless charms of its
iconic star, which would be more than enough to make this a must-see but
Lowery doubles down on that by pairing him with the equally charming Sissy
Spacek as Jewel and their scenes together are a delight.
Throw in great supporting turns from Casey Affleck as the dogged detective
and Tom Waits and Danny Glover as his bank robbing accomplices (amusingly
referred to as The Over the Hill Gang) and you have a lovely old-fashioned
film that never relies on genre thrills to entertain (one key job isn't
shown at all).
A jazzy score from regular Lowery collaborator Daniel Hart adds flavour to
this wonderful film.