Stand Up Guys is an American drama of the genre crime comedy. It is directed by Fisher Stevens and stars Al Pacino, AlinArkin, Christopher Walken, Mark Margolis and Julianna Margulies. The film was released in 2012. The movie opens with Val being released from twenty eight years of imprisonment and re-joins with old aide Doc. The later has been ordered, by an ex-gang leader to kill Val. After spending a night at brothel, they meet their old friend Hirsch. Gradually Doc reveals to Val, about the order from the former mob boss.
As the story advances, Hirsch dies, and the others bury him. Doc reunites with his granddaughter Alex. The film ends with the duo attacking the ex-mob leader's warehouse, where they kill his aides and the leader is left without any ammunition. The film was premiered at Chicago International Film Festival. The song 'Not Running Anymore' of the film sung by Jon Bon Jovi was nominated for Best Original Song at 70th Golden Globe Awards. The film has received mixed review from critics. It was rated R because of the language and the scenes related to sex, use of drugs and violence.
