THE TINY PRINT ON THE BACK OF THE BOX:
Shot in and around Seattle, OLD GOATS is a comedic blend of fiction and reality featuring three elderly men portraying themselves (within a fictional framework). Cantankerous and set in their ways, each man must come to terms with the sunset years in his own unique fashion. Finding humor and heart in the everyday foibles of retirement-age life—whether it’s dining at the Men’s Oatmeal Club or seeking romance through the online dating site, SeniorConnections.com—OLD GOATS provides a wholly engaging and invigorating look at the golden years, as seen through the eyes of three men, whose guts and gusto re-affirm that they still clutch the gold in the palms of their hands.
WHAT I COULD REMEMBER:
“Old Goats” took me awhile to enjoy. I’ve seen movies about old guys learning to change their ways later in life. However, I never cared about it unless Burgess Meredith was coming up for alternate ways to talk about masturbation during the end credits. Most old men are sad, while others are unpleasant. I plan on being one in the future, so I’m learning the clichés now. After all, what is an old goat rather than a tried and true stock character?
Britt wants to sail to Hawaii by himself. His other two friends, don’t get it but they support him in their own way. The film is hypnotic, as the camera crew steps back and lets the material blend and develop among the trio. Basically, you need to think of it as scripted reality drama. For a country that has fallen in love with “Duck Dynasty” and “Keeping Up with the Kardashians”, I hope that you can follow a non-trashy sect.
The elderly have always provided for a fair amount of cinematic laughs, this film is no exception. Bob and Dave get their moment to shine, don’t let me make you think that the focus is solely on Britt. That being said, don’t expect a big dramatic push. While the film runs under two hours, it doesn’t long to build a wonderful world. The DVD comes with a short film spotlighting Britt and Bob. Plus, you get a tribute video to Bob, deleted/extended scenes and featurettes. The A/V Quality is amazingly cleaned up with very little dialogue drop. In the end, I’d recommend a purchase.
RELEASE DATE: 1/21/14