Gran Torino
 

I went to a private pre-screening of Gran Torino last night. Clint Eastwood is incredible. Yes there is a beautiful 1972 Gran Torino in the movie, but it is not the star. Clint plays a crochty old fart that way too many of us can relate to. Either by him resembling our fathers, grandfathers, another relative or a neighbor (maybe even yourself). If you don't want your kids picking up a bunch of racial slurs that many of us have not used in years or even heard in a couple of decades--best to not take them. The movie is two hours and will keep you going the whole time. Clint should win plenty of awards for this one. That is where I will leave it as to not give anything away.

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Sounds interesting Chris... https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...lins/beers.gif

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I like Clint!

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Thanks for the review. I want to see it but wasn't sure if it would be good. I saw Clints last two movies on WWII and they were good but I was not overly impressed.

I'm definitely going to check it out.

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Thanks for the review! I've heard nothing but great reviews of this movie and can't wait to see it. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/cool.gif

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My friend says it's Dirty Harry living on AARP.
Supposed to be the last movie Clint will ever act in as well.
I heard the acting by the supporting cast was weak.Granted trying to act with Mr.E. can't be easy,but almost each review I see or read says this over & over.
All are new comers with no chops..
Clint & the car are the only real stars and for that alone I'd go see it.

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I can't wait to see it.
My wife's dad looks just like him, to the point of being creepy.
As far as the phrases used in the movie, I bet you a hundred I heard at least 75% of them just during the weekend with him before Christmas. https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...ns/naughty.gif

Jeff

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Awesome!! Can't wait to see this one.. Clint is one of my favorite actors..

Rich

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Knows how to treat a "Punk"

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-----Its a good thing that you put the "maybe even you" in as I am feeling particularly crotchety tonight. In all of your wildest imaginations you cant imagine how bad a day I have had. I wish I could talk about it, but even typing what I have said is some sort of relief. I know, I know, it sounds criptic,,,,Sorry!!!.........Bill S

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-----........you cant imagine how bad a day I have had. I wish I could talk about it,.........Bill S

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Went to see the movie tonight. Place was almost sold out at the late afternoon showing. This Movie is funny, and classic Clint.

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I took my Dad to the matinee showing this afternoon.. All I can say is WOW WHAT A MOVIE!!! This was one of the better movies I have seen at the theatre in a while... It's funny, serious, and wait til the end of the movie.. Thats all I'll say.. Very, Very Good!! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

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Just got home seeing it with my wife. We both liked it and thought that Clint should get nominated at the Oscars for it. Good and believable plot. I would recommend seeing it too.

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I had the good fortune to be sitting next to a group of ethnically diverse kids at this movie. When I got the gist of how the movie was going it was fun watching these kids react to Clint's "attitude" . They were all laughing ... kind of like when you don't think you should be laughing but you can't help it ... about 20 min in everyone was just having a good time in the theater .

I like the movie because there is redemption in it and a ending that is a bit surprising but very fitting and perfect in my opinion.

The white kid that takes the asian girl next door out for a date is Eastwoods son. He goes by the name of Scott Reeves.Like Nicholas Coppola goes by Nick Cage

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Got the DVD as a Father's Day gift!

I've watched it 3 times. Great movie! https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif

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Loved that flick and I can relate to some of it for sure. In it's honor I now sit on my porch in the late afternoon sipping COLD Pabst Blue Ribbon ( Bottle,Sorry Clint ) with my Dog.....lol

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one of the best movies ive seen in a long time!!

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I like Clint too https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...iggthumpup.gif https://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/imag...mlins/flag.gif

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yup, clints best movie..

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one of the best movies ive seen in a long time!!

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agreed