Based on the true story of serial bank robber and escape artist Forrest Tucker, Lowery tells it in a low key fashion with a stellar cast. The casting is fantastic with Sissy Spacek and Casey Affleck playing major roles alongside Redford. Joining in for good measure are Danny Glover and Tom Waits who play Tucker’s septuagenarian accomplices. Newcomer to me, Tika Sumpter plays the wife of police detective John Hunt (Affleck), who desperately wants to nab the “Over the Hill” gang. Sumpter is gorgeous and delivers a strong performance, one that should garner her more attention.
This is not your action packed bank robbery film with lots of violence and shootouts. It’s rather a simple story, told well, and an opportunity to see two legends (Spacek and Redford) deliver understated beautiful performances.
At ninety minutes give or take, it’s shorter than most efforts these days but long on quality. I am not sure how many roles Redford has left but here’s a chance to enjoy another. Catch it if you can.
