Gran Torino
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Walt Kowalski is an iron-willed veteran and widower who has to confront his long-held prejudices as his Michigan neighbourhood and the world around him is rapidly changing. He is a rude, racist and unhappy old man especially to the family he has left and the vicar who promised Walt's late wife he'd keep an eye on her grumpy husband. When a family of move into his neighbourhood, he's openly racist lets the family know exactly how he feels about them living there. All Walt wants to do is drink beer, be with his dog and polish his most prized possession, a 1972 Gran Torino that he keeps in pristine condition. However, when his neighbour Thao, a young Hmong teenager tries to steal his prized Gran Torino, Kowalski tries help the youth get back on the straight and narrow. Surprisingly, Walt is drawn into the life of Thao's family and is soon trying to protect them from the neighbourhood gangs.
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- 29 June 2009
- Clint Eastwood
- Clint Eastwood, Christopher Carley
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- Warner Home Video
- PAL
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Average Rating for Gran Torino [2008] - 4 out of 5
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Gran Torino [2008]Editor Comment
Gran Torino is a very watchable film about age, race and redemption; it's wise, insightful and provides a gentle humour - an effortless masterpiece!
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Gran Torino [2008]Iain McDougall
Clint Eastwood stars in his final movie portraying Walt Kowalski. He is a cantankerous and bitter Korean War veteran. He displays a large Stars and Stripes flag on the front of his house. After his wife's' funeral he realises that he is all alone in the world and the fact that his children attempt to put him in a home whilst giving him his birthday gifts only compounds the issue. The community is dominated by Hmong and Latin immigrants. He is constantly hassled by his priest to go to confession which was his wife's' dying wish.
The film comes to life when his neighbour Thao attempts to steal his vintage Gran Torino as a gang initiation. He becomes embroiled with his neighbours struggles to keep Thao from the grips of a Hmong gang. The relationship between Thao,Sue (his sister) and Walt develops throughout the movie and his acceptance of the Hmong culture is truly enlightening.
It is a journey of discovery for the grumpy old man and the conclusion is very emotional and is not the typical ending to a Clint Eastwood (Dirty Harry) movie. -
Gran Torino [2008]Stuart Donaldson
This film is an understated masterpiece,don't be fooled by the trailer,it is far deeper and socially concious than that.
The premise is refreshing and interesting,the quality of dialogue and support players is very good.
For a Director/Actor to opt for a story like this so late in such a distinguished career he has picked the right screenplay.
Far from Gung Ho it is a genuine honest film and a fitting tribute to Clint Eastwood's genius.
Brilliant.
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