Gran Torino (2008) Reviews
- Starring:
- Clint Eastwood, Bee Vang, (more)
- Director(s):
- Clint Eastwood
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
- Category:
- Drama
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22 out of 24 people found this review helpful This movie was truly great. It made me run the entire range of emotions, from uncontrolable laughter to real tears. I was surprised, I worried that this was going to be some kind of "Dirty Harry' ... Read More This movie was truly great. It made me run the entire range of emotions, from uncontrolable laughter to real tears. I was surprised, I worried that this was going to be some kind of "Dirty Harry' or 'Death Wish' type of movie. It was nothing like that. If you're looking for a mindless action movie, this isn't for you. But if you enjoy drama and character development that will make you really care about the characters in tough situations, then you won't go wrong with this. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
8 out of 10 people found this review helpful Saw this last night and had NO idea what to expect. I like to go into movies not knowing what the premise was and I was totally blown away. Not only will you take a look at elders differently, but ... Read More Saw this last night and had NO idea what to expect. I like to go into movies not knowing what the premise was and I was totally blown away. Not only will you take a look at elders differently, but maybe realize that good (and bad) people come from all walks of life.
Clint had a great performance. He was unfiltered and irreverent. however the Asains performances were subpar at times, leaning towards what felt like forced acting or someone that was "slow". Good movie overall, highly recommend. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
6 out of 8 people found this review helpful Like all Eastwood movies whether he's in front or behind the camera you just have to see the movie. Of course the movie took us in the direction we expected, a grumpy prejudiced old man meets young ... Read More Like all Eastwood movies whether he's in front or behind the camera you just have to see the movie. Of course the movie took us in the direction we expected, a grumpy prejudiced old man meets young idealistic foreigners and over time is reconciles with all. But it's Clint.
Like I said, who doesn't like a good, bad or even ugly Clint Eastwood movie? Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
10 out of 15 people found this review helpful A film with humor and pathos..untypical Eastwood..his stewardship of
the young boy is untypical of Eastwood, yet thought provoking..the casting was realistic for the times and the ending was utterly ... Read More A film with humor and pathos..untypical Eastwood..his stewardship of
the young boy is untypical of Eastwood, yet thought provoking..the casting was realistic for the times and the ending was utterly untypical
for Eastwood...yet the story provoked a look at people's motivations
and why they do what they do...the humor outranked the pathos..
4 stars! Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
18 out of 31 people found this review helpful How this movie did not win Best Picture is beyond me. Hollywwod will reward movies about fags and art with awards but leaves this perfect gem of a movie out of the running. This is one of the best ... Read More How this movie did not win Best Picture is beyond me. Hollywwod will reward movies about fags and art with awards but leaves this perfect gem of a movie out of the running. This is one of the best movies I've ever seen and I've seen thousands of movies. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
7 out of 18 people found this review helpful Vintage Clint but it is not all about him. He's a curmudgeonly Korean war vet Ford retiree widower who is politically incorrect to the max. When an improbably sophisticated Hmong immigrant family ... Read More Vintage Clint but it is not all about him. He's a curmudgeonly Korean war vet Ford retiree widower who is politically incorrect to the max. When an improbably sophisticated Hmong immigrant family moves in next door, after a couple of incidents, he is won over. This film shows the hollywood version of the best and the worst of America, I did not like the improbably hollywood ending. I wonder how it would have ended if it was about a curmudgeonly politically incorrect retired detective named Harry.....hmmmm? Funny in places, heartwarming at times, typical hollywood commie pinko liberal flick (just kidding) it is worth watching but no classic. Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
5 out of 18 people found this review helpful This movie was great, although i did not like some of the racial slurs, the movie ended the way it should have, not him dying, but, everybody caring no matter what nationality you are, great story ... Read More This movie was great, although i did not like some of the racial slurs, the movie ended the way it should have, not him dying, but, everybody caring no matter what nationality you are, great story and great acting BIG thumbs up!!! i would go out and buy it, in fact i plan to!!! Close this Review WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL? Yes | No | ||
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