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Orignally I steered clear of this movie, not wanting to risk ruining my great memories of Dirty Harry, but one night a friend talked me into watching it and WOW was I glad he did. This movie was one of the best movies I've seen in years. It had an excellent plot, as well as great character development, and if that's not enough for you it had a good moral thrown in as well. When you first meet Clint Eastwood's character is soon after his wife died. He's a veteran of Vietnam, and is as "old school" as you can get. As the movie progresses he gets new neighbors, and doesn't care for them at all. This doesn't improve when the next door neighbor's boy trys to steal his beautiful vintage Gran Torino. To make up for it the neighbor is forced to do tasks for Clint Eastwoods character. As the movie progresses they become closer and you can't help but like how Clint's character try's to help the boy. Unfortunately the neighbor's son's is targeted by a gang who goes to extremes to get him to join, and it's up to Clint to save the day. I don't want to spoil the ending so all I can say is watch this one as soon as you can. I'm sure it's going to become yet another classic just like Dirty Harry.
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Gran Torino is a 2008 American drama film directed and produced by Clint Eastwood, who also stars in the film. The film marks Eastwood's return to a lead acting role after four years, his last leading role having been in Million Dollar Baby. The film features a predominantly Hmong cast, as well as Eastwood's younger son, Scott Eastwood, playing "Trey". Eastwood's oldest son, Kyle Eastwood, provided the score. The film opened to theaters in a limited release in North America on December 12, 2008, and later to a worldwide release on January 9, 2009.
The story follows Walt Kowalski, a recently widowed Korean War veteran who is alienated from his family and angry at the entire world. On a dare by his cousin for initiation into a gang, Thao, Walt's young neighbor, tries to steal Walt's prized 1972 Ford Gran Torino. Walt develops a relationship with the boy and his family.
Gran Torino was a critical and commercial success, grossing over $269 million worldwide.
The story follows Walt Kowalski, a recently widowed Korean War veteran who is alienated from his family and angry at the entire world. On a dare by his cousin for initiation into a gang, Thao, Walt's young neighbor, tries to steal Walt's prized 1972 Ford Gran Torino. Walt develops a relationship with the boy and his family.
Gran Torino was a critical and commercial success, grossing over $269 million worldwide.
Director:
Clint Eastwood
Genre:
Action,
Adventure
MPAA Rating:
PG-13
DVD Release Date:
June 9, 2009
Runtime:
116 minutes
Studio:
Warner Home Video
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