Gran Torino Review

Overall 4.52 of 5 view all 29 reviews

this2shallpass19
San Diego Super Charger's, CA

Clint Eastwood had a great performance!

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Pros

Clint Eastwood was great, Unique storyline

Cons

Some bad acting

JAN

2009

Gran Torino —

I was really interested in seeing Gran Torino because I liked the tough character Clint Eastwood portrayed on the preview I saw on TV. It looked like a dramatic, suspenseful kind of movie that hasn't been done before, and I was right.

Walt Kowalski (Clint Eastwood) is a new widow. His wife just died and he is adjusting to life without her. Even before his wife died, Walt was a tough, negative, prejudice man who lives in a prominently Asian neighborhood. He is always complaining under his breath about his neighbors and wondering why they had to move into his neighborhood.

Lately the local gangs have been causing alot of problems in the neighborhood. In particular, Walt's Hmong neighbor, Tao has been harassed by the gang to get him to join. Tao is a quiet, introverted boy who can be pressured into doing things he wouldn't normally do. After an altercation with Walt's prized possession - his Gran Torino and Tao, Tao's strict Asian family makes him work for Walt to erase the embarrassment he has caused his family.

You slowly get to see a different side to Walt as the movie progresses. You actually begin to like him even though he is a grumpy, hateful man. The audience learns a lot about the Hmong culture, but there isn't very much character development besides a few key characters.

All in all, this movie was very dramatic and even suspenseful at times. It brought out a plethora of emotions in me. I laughed, cried, was scared and was very angry at times. I think Clint Eastwood had a fantastic performance, but some of the other actors were horribly unbelievable. I give this movie a B

Last edited on Mar 09, 2009

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Comments about this2shallpass19’s Review

In response to MikeMaroon's comment from Jan 27, 2009 at 9:08PM:

Thank you very much MikeMaroon. That is a HUGE compliment coming from you!

This was a great film. Only Eastwood could have pulled this off at 78! Great review!

I wish I had seen your review before I saw the movie. I join my review with yours. I'm sure others will follow shortly.

In response to cajunlady0's comment from Jan 19, 2009 at 3:33PM:

In response to TunefulGal's comment from Jan 19, 2009 at 3:23PM:

I dont want to give away the ending, but I think you will enjoy it. If you like to see "kindness" in people, then you will not be disappointed in this movie.

In response to cajunlady0's comment from Jan 19, 2009 at 11:13AM:

If the ending's truly heartwarming, I'm on. Thanks for that much of a tip. I'm kinda tired of downers. If I misunderstood your comment, let me know, please.

In response to GigiandAdonai's comment from Jan 19, 2009 at 1:40PM:

I think everyone could enjoy this movie: men, women, old and young! If you are a fan of Clint Eastwood, you won't be disappointed!

Sounds like a movie I would enjoy with my brothers or nephews. I loved Eastwood in the Every Which Way But Loose movies and Honky Tonk man. Watching Honky Tonk Man is like watching Johnny Cash's life portrayed in Walk the Line. All awesome movies!

In response to cajunlady0's comment from Jan 19, 2009 at 11:13AM:

I really enjoyed it too! I thought Clint Eastwood played his character so well!

In response to LaurieM's comment from Jan 18, 2009 at 11:21PM:

Clint Eastwood was REALLY good! You loved him even though he wasn't a very nice guy.

I downloaded this movie and thought is was great!! I do not want to give the ending away, but it just warms your heart. It's a "got to see" movie. Thanks for your review.