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Gran Torino (2008),
Director: Clint Eastwood, rated R for language,
violence, racial slurs
Get off my
lawn!
  Starring:
Clint Eastwood, Bee Vang, Christopher Carley, Ahney Her, Brian Haley, Doua Moua,
Brian Haley, Brian Howe, Geraldine Hughes
DML Rating:
★★★★★★★★★☆
- near perfect
"Take these three items,
some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth
his salt
can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." -
Walt Kowalski
Why watch this?
Eastwood is just so damn good. How does he make his role
likeable?
Plot Summary:
Aging, embittered, and bigoted Korean War veteran named Walt
Kowalski finds his quiet life disrupted when a Hmong family
moves in next door. After the teenage son, Thao, attempts to
steal Walt's prized Gran Torino, an unlikely bond begins to form
between the grumpy widower and the Korean family. Walt becomes entangled in their lives,
eventually acting as a protector against local gang violence
that threatens Thao and his family.
Dad's Preview:
Eastwood directs and stars in what I think is his last great film.
His performance as Walt Kowalski, a grumpy, bigoted Vietnam War veteran,
is unforgettable. This film is full of
memorable moments. I have to warn you, the film's ending will
blow you away, even if you see it coming.
Village Roadshow
Pictures, Double Nickel Ent., Malpaso Pictures;
Warner Bros. |
