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Have you seen the movie Gran Torino? email this discussion to a friend?

myLot reputation of 97/100. lynnemg (3590)   ranked 853 out of 11,424 in watching movies6 months ago

Last night, my husband and I watched the movie GRan Torino. We both agree that it was one that really was worth watching. I can't say that the ending was all that great, but it was very powerful and meaningful in its own way. If you haven't seen it, I would recommend watching it.

 
 
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1. myLot reputation of 94/100. julie85 (3591)   ranked 589 out of 11,424 in watching movies   6 months ago

Nope, but i look the preview and some resume and seems very good, I want know and got great actors I think in that!

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2. myLot reputation of 48/100. psphacker (937)   ranked 6,652 out of 11,424 in watching movies   6 months ago

No i have not seen the movie gran torino i am currently watching the movie the terminators in my laptop.

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3. myLot reputation of 76/100. praiseitem (349)   ranked 5,322 out of 11,424 in watching movies   6 months ago

I seen it and it amazes me constantly how peoples taste differ. (Thank God) I thought the movie was mediocre at best.

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4. myLot reputation of 96/100. dragon54u (9641)   ranked 228 out of 11,424 in watching movies   6 months ago

I've heard a lot of good things about that movie! Of course, anything Mr. Eastwood does is good, better than good. He's been one of my favorites ever since I first saw him in the old Rawhide series--I'm talking original airing, not syndication! lol I'd love to see the movie but I'm waiting for it to come on tv so I can see it for free.

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5. myLot reputation of 84/100. v4vikas (1439)   ranked 1,805 out of 11,424 in watching movies   6 months ago

Beneath all the nastiness of this heavy drama, there is a surprisingly compelling level of emotion. It is a story about the rejuvenation of one man's mind which gets him to care for something to such extent that he is willing to die for it. Clint Eastwood is a miracle of Hollywood. Fifty years in film and he continues to shine through, no matter what role it is, acting, producing, directing and even composing. All the years of experience have payed off, especially here.
Eastwood is Walt Kowalski, a retired Korean war veteran. He is a widower, a grump, and a racist. his racism reaches extremities one night when his young, Hmong (southeast Asian) neighbor Theo attempts to steal his 1972 Gran Torino. In an act of atonement, Theo offers to work for the old man. Walt is unwilling at first, but eventually takes the kid on as an apprentice. Walt suddenly finds that he is closer to this kid than his own family, and is even willing to risk his life when he decides to take action against Thao his ruffian bully cousin and his gang.

Most have said that Gran Torino is good but not great, probably because the racism is off putting. I do not think that the nastiness of the story hurts the movie in anyway. It is very direct, and nothing is kept subtle during character interaction. This is how Eastwood keeps you engaged, and if you are not bothered by bad language and mean- spirited behavior, than you will not be disappointed in the least. Eastwood is working harder now than he ever was in his career.

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