Stand Up Guys, A Total Crack Up Movie

The movie, Stand Up Guys, starring Al Pacino, Christopher Walken & Alan Arkins is a hybrid vigor film of Good Fellows,  In Bruges, The Bucket List, Scent of a Woman & all the best of the best buddy pics, "only ooh hah" better!  The movie begins the day Val (Al Pacino) is paroled & picked up by Doc (Christopher Walken) his long time friend.  Before geyting Val, we see Doc painting scenic sunsets, attending church & departing from his dingy apartment looking at an old black/white photo of  3 younger amigos, Val, Doc & Hirsch (Alan Arkin.)  Doc packs some heat on his way out.  The movie is directed with brutal & tender comic genius by Fisher Stevens.  Val has served 26 years for a shoot-out that went down leaving the boss' son dead from Val's "friendly fire."  There's real affection & humor between Doc & Val. Val thanks Doc for staying in touch & for sending him his paintings.  Doc makes it his mission to ensure Val checks off items from his bucket list. Being a "wise guy," Val asks Doc if the boss has taken a hit out on him & Doc confirms he is the do or die hit guy.  Along the way they "break-out" their buddy, Hirsch, (Alan Arking) their old get-away guy.  All Hell breaks loose: car chases, tough guy escapades & heart rendering moments ensue.  "Like old times," says Hirsch.  "Only better," answers Val, "Now we can appreciate it."  The other great take away line from the movie is "Are we going to chew gum or kiss ass?" ask Val.  "Kick ass cause I'm all out of gum." answers Doc.  Bring gum,  cause this is one kick ass movie!