Michael Caine: Comedy Is 'Harder' Than Drama

To remake the 1979 caper comedy Going in Style, about three pensioners who turn to bank robbery to solve their financial problems, the filmmakers managed to collect three of the most venerable actors of our time: Oscar winners Michael Caine (84), Morgan Freeman (79) and Alan Arkin (83). And while the original film combined political awareness with a bittersweet tone, this one aims more for entertainment value.

"This has a social depth, but it doesn't play on it," Caine says. "We're not making a political message; it's just their financial situation. But it feels topical, very fresh. They've been robbed so they go out and steal the exact amount of their pension."

And Caine thinks the movie is for audiences of all ages. "It stars some really old people, but they're funny so you'll be able to go see it if you're not old," he laughs.

Freeman clarifies: "They're not really funny either. There's a touching side. Two of us have grandchildren that we love and one of us is just a hopeless curmudgeon," he says pointing to Arkin.

"It's everything you hoped to see," Arkin laughs. "Except sex and violence!"

At this point, their costar Ann-Margret pipes up. "Everyday this went on," she says. "Do you know how much fun it is to be the only girl with all these boys?"

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