its completely fitting that "The Old Man & the Gun," written and directed by David Lowery ...succeeds wonderfully well in part because of the effortless movie star charisma of its old school stars, Robert Redford and Sissy Spacek
funny, bittersweet film makes a suitable sendoff for the retiring Robert Redford; it's a fitting bon voyage, a gentle comedy-drama with wry humor and a sunset-colored wistful streak
after all, the film is a charmingly breezy...The film is fizzy, lightweight fun with some real moments of genuine heart; Robert Redford, who has left movie lovers with one last gift that will put a smile on their faces
"The Old Man & the Gun" generally feels like the best kind of tribute, one that understands the material so well that it inhabits its very essence; Ultimately, the movie is a giant, lovable metaphor