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01-07-2009, 04:10 PM
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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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01-07-2009, 04:47 PM
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Re: Gran Torino
I like Clint!
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01-07-2009, 05:01 PM
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Re: Gran Torino
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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01-07-2009, 05:23 PM
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Re: Gran Torino
Thanks for the review! I've heard nothing but great reviews of this movie and can't wait to see it.
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01-07-2009, 07:20 PM
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Re: Gran Torino
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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01-08-2009, 05:56 AM
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Re: Gran Torino
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.  Jeff
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01-08-2009, 06:02 AM
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Re: Gran Torino
Awesome!! Can't wait to see this one.. Clint is one of my favorite actors..
Rich
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01-08-2009, 06:29 AM
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Re: Gran Torino
Knows how to treat a "Punk"
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01-09-2009, 02:55 AM
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Re: Gran Torino
-----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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