Lacks impact, no spirit to anything, in fact rather boring. Only go if you are just head or heels with looking at an aging Robert Redford up close and personal. Not my idea of a great evening.

I've really liked David Lowery's work to date, so I was curious how this would be, especially considering the buzz around Spacek and Redford. I gotta say, it didn't disappoint. It's not a film to blow your mind, but it's endearing, and each performer provides something special to their character. And the aesthetic of the film was wonderful, which is to be expected with Lowery. Definitely worth a watch if you're into stuff that generates buzz.

The Old Man the Gun plays like a long-winded joke with a sneaky punchline that warms you belatedly, like a shot of bourbon.

The Old Man the Gun is never less than pleasant, and Redford's fans might even find it resonant. Others may think it's cute but underwhelming, sweet-natured but forgettable. There are worse ways to spend your time.

Rather than a tragic inevitability or a comic detachment, the final scenes have about them the whiff of resignation, possibly meaningful or possibly not.

Alan Scherstuhl

L.A. Weekly