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“going in style” $100 visa giveaway!

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Going In Style

Thanks to Warner Bros. Pictures for sponsoring this post. All
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Three of my favorite actors are starring together in a new movie, and I can’t wait to see it!

Oscar winners Morgan Freeman, Michael Caine and Alan Arkin team up  in director Zach Braff’’s Going in Style, a comedy about lifelong buddies who decide to buck retirement and step off the straight-and-narrow for the first time in their lives when their pension fund becomes a corporate casualty. Desperate to pay the bills and come through for their loved ones, the three risk it all by embarking on a daring bid to knock off the very bank that absconded with their money.

Amazingly, this sounds like a very timely story and one that we will likely all be cheering.

This movie resonates with me on so many levels — not that I’m planning on holding up any banks, let me make clear for anyone searching my internet history!

Going in StyleI love the idea of old friends making outrageous memories together (a certain night at BlogHer comes to mind here) and I love the fact that age doesn’t stop these guys from their adventure. In fact, it might even encourage them.

Thanks to Warner Bros. Pictures, I’m happy to be giving away a $100 Visa gift card so one lucky Midlife at the Oasis subscriber will be able to take her friends to see Going in Style when it opens in theaters on Friday, April 7.

For a chance to win, you must be a subscriber to my weekly newsletter. If you’re not a subscriber, first sign up in the right sidebar of this page. Then, simply leave a comment below.

For a second chance, tweet this:

[Tweet “Win a $100 Visa gift card to see #GoingInStyle! #ad #movie #giveaway #midlife #retirement”]

Contest ends on April 9 at midnight Pacific time. Winner will be notified by return email. Sorry, but prize can only be sent to a U.S. mailing address.

Like Going In Style on Facebook and follow the movie on Twitter.

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  1. Cathy says

    I hadn’t heard of this movie before right now, but I can’t wait to see it! Morgan Freeman is one my all-time favorite actors and these three together sounds like a perfect combination!

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  2. Alana says

    I am already subscribed to your newsletter. I tried putting in my email anyway. May I still be entered? This sounds like a fantastic movie – love both Morgan Freeman and Alan Alda! (Michael Caine isn’t too bad, either.)

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  3. Mandy Carter says

    This is the first I have hear of this movie but it sounds like one I will enjoy. Funny and relatable.

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  4. Rebecca Bryant says

    OMG, I love this movie preview. I want to see this movie and son is a huge Morgan Freeman fan so I know he will be a movie buddy. Thanks for the chance to win.

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  15. aaron reck says

    I love to go to the movies. Sounds like a great date night. We’d go watch it together. Thanks so much!

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  22. George S says

    Missed a chance to attend an advance screening of Going In Style. This could be my second chance, and I could take some friends with me. What’s not to like about that?!
    (I also just tweeted for a second chance at this second chance.)

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  24. Nora T says

    I like these *old buddy* type of movies, haven’t seen Alan Arkin since I don’t know when, Looking forward to this, looks very watchable.

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  28. Margaret Smith says

    Looking forward to seeing this movie. All three main actors are wonderful. This is going to be a really great movie.

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  42. Sharon says

    I signed up for your newsletter. This movie sounds like a good one, I always enjoy Morgan Freeman flicks.

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  43. Karen says

    What a dynamic TRIO! Can’t wait to take a TRIO with me to see this eagerly anticipated movie. Thank you for providing a chance for this opportunity.

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  44. Lisa Flowers says

    What a great opportunity! I love the cast and am looking forward seeing the movie! I’m already a subscriber, so I tweeted, liked the FB page, and movie followed on Twitter. 🙂

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  48. Ruby I Roof says

    Morgan Freeman – classic actor for drama or comedy, Alan Arkin – classic dry humor, and Michael Caine – classic old school actor, SO many movies I love these 3 actors in I can’t even count them all. Cannot wait to see this! Thank you Lois for sharing!

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  56. DEBIJOT says

    I love Michael Caine. My favorite movie he was in with Sean Connery, The Man Who Would Be King. I would like to see this movie also.

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  73. Nancy Loring says

    I am a subscriber and I tweeted. I can not wait to go see this movie. A comedy with 3 great actors is just what i need to see.

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  79. Margaret P. says

    I am so looking forward to seeing this movie! I’ll be taking my mother and I’m sure we’ll enjoy seeing our favorite actors. Can always use a good laugh.

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  85. Susan Bailey says

    Can’t wait to see GOING IN STYLE. Love Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman, and Alan Arkin! They always make me laugh! I was reading that in the movie, they didn’t think they were retirement robbing, just getting their money back from the Bank and then giving any extra money to people who needed help. This is a modern day “Robbin Hood” movie. Can’t wait to see it! Please pick me, I would love to see this movie in style! I believe I have been a member of your website since 2010 or 2011. Thanks, Lois! Keep the fun coming!

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  87. Janice Cooper says

    This movie seems like it will be hilarious!!! I’m a subscriber. Thanks for this fun giveaway!

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  94. Rosie says

    This movie sounds so much fun, esp dealing with retirement that isn’t, good to get some laughs from what is a hard situation in real life.

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  96. Dana Rodriguez says

    I saw a preview for this the other day. It looks great! I can’t wait to see it. I am a subscriber.

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  98. Tabathia B says

    email subscriber and I found the trailer for this movie to be hilarious

    tbarrettno1 at gmail dot com

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  100. Deborah Anderson says

    As timely as the topic is, I’m just happy to see these beloved icons of the film industry still being appreciated and employed.

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  107. Laurie Emerson says

    I am a subscriber. I have seen the commercials for this movie and it looks like one of those feel good movies which I absolutely love.

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  109. Neiddy Ruiz says

    My husband and I have been wanting to go to the movies. We haven’t had a movie date in a while. Thanks for the chance to win!
    PS Email subscriber here 🙂

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