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Written January 8, 2009
Clint over acted

by bufotenin

I had a hard time getting past Clint's growling. He reminded me of Warf on Star Trek. Also, his slang. derogatory terms for the Asians were a bit over board and I find it difficult to understand why he was not so 'racist' in is comments about the African Americans he confronted. Thie ending was very predictable.
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Written January 7, 2009
A touching, comedic, boarish, and inspiring movie!

by dartluv5

Clint Eastwood's is at his finest in Grand Torino. His last acting role is captivating, and sometimes outlandish. Warning - this movie is not for the racially sensitive...there are moments where Walt Kowalski (Clint's character) is obscenely boarish towards the Mung family (Asian family who lives next door to him). It's clearly obvious that Walt is a racist, disgruntled, ex Vietnam War veteran who does not take kindly to strangers. Nobody in the neighborhood likes him much, not even his own family! I was taken aback a few times at the overly exaggerated stereotypes of different races, primarily Asians, but as the story progresses I can understand why it was portrayed that way. Throughout the story Walt learns a valuble lesson in racial tolerance, acceptance and forgiveness that gives Walt the peace he desires.
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Must Go!
Written July 24, 2009
Eastwood never left!

by redyeah

When one watches a true Clint Eastwood film, there is no room to be dissapointed. He comes at the audience from every direction. True heart, real acting, a great story and more. Never doubt The Man with No Name!
- 18 out of 18 found this review helpful.
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Must Go!
Written January 12, 2009
Amazing Movie ! Leave the kids at home !

by mwhite22

My husband and I loved this movie it is absolutely amazing ! However, if you don't like foul language or racial slurrs DON'T GO. This movie is full of the "F" word and so many different racist comments that if you can't handle it, it could cloud over the actual movie. It was so different than what we thought it would be but it surpassed our expectations! I would see it over and over again. Clint Eastwood is better than ever and the story is so unexpected and hilarious and sad and awesome. I would tell anyone to go. Just leave the kids at home and maybe your mom too. It was worth the money and we are buying the movie!
- 26 out of 40 found this review helpful.
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Must Go!
Written January 22, 2009
Gran Torino

by conradwsba1

Gran Torino is a good movie. It will make you laugh.It will make you cry. It will make you think about your own life. I enjoyed this movie.
- 18 out of 24 found this review helpful.
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Must Go!
Written December 28, 2008
gran torino

by docbob5284

Excelent movie, acting, story and directing are all worthy of and Oscar
- 15 out of 19 found this review helpful.
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Written February 1, 2009
Gran Torino

by SSpielberg52

While "Gran Torino" doesn't rise to the level of Eastwood's masterpiece, "Letters from Iwo Jima", it is a beautiful film, seemlessly integrated on three levels--plot, dialogue and symbol. The plot is straightforward and follows the classic line of many westerns: widowed, cranky, warrior is drawn once more into protecting what is good in society from what is evil. Eastwood uses that platform to create a set of wonderfully comical and deeply touching dialogues between Walter Kowalsky (Eastwood), a Korean Vet and retired auto worker and his teenage Hmong neighbors, his barber and parish priest. The timing and non-verbal interactions among Ahney Her, Bee Vang and Eastwood are acting at its best. The deeper theme of sin, love, work and redemption is explored through symbols--among them the treasured car and two different confessional screens. Prayer and work are appropriate penance for some sins; others are too deep and can only be redeemed through an act of love and right action. See it!
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Must Go!
Written January 14, 2009
Gran Torino

by kweejie

This is Clint Eastwood's BEST movie ever! It's a combination of humor, drama, and reality! The message of acceptance and forgiveness is well played out by all. The actors and actresses played their roles with passion and believablility. I'm sure we will see a lot more of these fine young people in future roles. I want to see it over and over..........
- 30 out of 49 found this review helpful.
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Written January 12, 2009
a must see

by jampom5604

This movie was great. I was not expecting to laugh when I saw this film. I was also not expecting a movie that made me think hours after. Gran Torino will recieve awards from this film and it will be well deserved.
- 10 out of 10 found this review helpful.
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Must Go!
Written December 17, 2008
Wonderful

by kenchris40

Clint Eastwood shines through the movie. i was in stiches all night due to his facial expressions and growling. The movie has depth and character to it, it is more than meets the eye. Go and see it...i promise you won't be disappointed.
- 12 out of 14 found this review helpful.
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Written January 8, 2009
Great

by movie_infinitig35

Good way to start your year off right when it comes to watching movies is going to see this movie.... great acting, well done script even though it went overboard a few times, and just all together put together very well. Forget the special effects and huge action scenes as well and putting together a bunch of over paid actors trying to make things work when it's not there. This was just right down a great movie and you can tell the actors took from each other seemed like every flowed in this movie no loose ends like most. Maybe some directors, producers, and actors need to use the blueprints of this movie. And not to mention the Gran Torino was a classic very nice.

Last but not least a great message especially with the generational age gap between the ones that have laid the foundation down. A man's word is his bond and if we would listen to the older generation besides throwing them in care facilities and rushing them off into the grave we could really learn from them.
- 12 out of 14 found this review helpful.
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Must Go!
Written February 27, 2009
Gran Torino

by bobolicious

Excellent....great message about tolerance and growing as a person, regardless of age. Eastwood's performance was phenominal. Best movie I have seen this year. My granddaughter, age 13, loved it as well.
- 10 out of 10 found this review helpful.
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Written January 3, 2009
Grand Torino

by Pmaxim

I had very low expectations based on the trailers. I thought that it will be another "Dirty Harry" movie, shooting up the bad guys while uttering some clever lines.

Instead, it was one of the best movies I have seen in a very long time; just an amazing human story. Everyone in the theatre was tearing up at the end.

I think everyone, especially people living in urban neighborhoods must go and see it. The movie was brilliant and I can't wait to see it again!

Clint Eastwood was/is amazing!
- 9 out of 9 found this review helpful.
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Written February 14, 2009
A Great Film, Truly Enjoyable!

by Theatre Vince

I had wanted to see this film and it was certainly worth it. Clint Eastwood's performace is excellent. The overall film was very interesting, terrific plot and excecution. It makes you wonder why this film was "snubbed" by the Academy Awards committee. An overall great film and certainly recomended.
- 11 out of 13 found this review helpful.
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Written April 21, 2009
Gran Torino

by burgerboy287

My husband and I went to see Gran Torino because it was his first car and he always talks about it. Seeing the car in the movie was a real treat but Clint Eastwood just blew us away! There was Clint back in his true form. Soft spoken, lethal and gritty. The supporting cast was very talented too. We went with friends and one of them could not believe the ending or the treatment of the priest. But seriously how could it have gone any other way? It was a perfect ending which I will not give away.Why Clint Eastwood was not nominated for Best Oscar, and won, is beyond me unless it came out too late to be in contention. If the rumors are true and this is the last movie he will ever perform in then what a way to go out! Definitely go see this movie!
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