controlthebleeding Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 I figured since Academy Awards time is coming up on us, and everyone else is mentioning movies, i figured i'd go with this one.. Just watched it and thought maybe this was on par with "Milk" and "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button", "Revolutionary Road". etc I've always been a Clint Eastwood Fan, but as the last 5 years have passed. This guy has not let up. Not only do most of his movies get nominated but they have been cinema masterpieces. Ok, maybe not masterpieces, but they are quality cinema. Anyway "GRAN TORINO" was no exception.. This movie was far more superior than "the curious case...." but without having to explain the whole movie in a synopsis, I'd like to get some feedback on what everyone else who saw it. I'm sure a few of you have, depending on the city you live in, have seen it. Hopefully this thread isn't wasted and some of you can give your thoughts. I personally thought it was amazing. 4 minutes short of two hours and it felt like it went by in 40 minutes. This is gonna be one of those movies i own. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ps Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 This is the only movie that came out in the past year that I actually want to go to the theaters and see.... I am really excited to see it when I get a chance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monk0nuggets Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 I hope to see it soon! It looks so good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest xsteponmex Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 I hope to see it soon! It looks so good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaime Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 in the same boat as the two above Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryneyancey Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 I can't fucking wait to see this. I got some gift certificates for Christmas to a theater here in town and I'm waiting to use them for this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
translatingthename Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 I hope to see it soon! It looks so good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
don Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 The acting minus Eastwood was brutal. It was still a good movie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gibby6385 Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 I feel like Eastwood sounds like Christian Bale's Dark Knight Batman. Then my friend brought up the point when has Eastwood not sounded like Batman. I first thought this movie was a joke, but if the reviews are this good I guess I will have to see it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lokithelion Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 The ending is brutal. Holy fuck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dynamitekid Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 I want to see this but I probably won't because I never get to see movies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kurtz Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 I feel like Eastwood sounds like Christian Bale's Dark Knight Batman. Then my friend brought up the point when has Eastwood not sounded like Batman. I first thought this movie was a joke, but if the reviews are this good I guess I will have to see it. You have it backwards... Batman sounds like Clint Eastwood, not the other way around. I want to see this movie, but I will probably wait for the dvd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest kevinb Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 im sure i was quite mislead by the preview but no way would some white old fuck tell all of these gangs and thugs to get off his property blah blah cause he'd get his face blown off, but the overall story looks good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
controlthebleeding Posted January 4, 2009 Author Share Posted January 4, 2009 im sure i was quite mislead by the preview but no way would some white old fuck tell all of these gangs and thugs to get off his property blah blah cause he'd get his face blown off, but the overall story looks good It's not far from the truth. There are many men like him who have no sense of fear and are not as decrepit as most old men. A life of agony, death, etc desensitize a person to no end. The movie explains a little more on Walt's background before the scene actually takes place. It gives more insight as to what he's capable of and why he is the way he is. But believe me, men like him exist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lokithelion Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 im sure i was quite mislead by the preview but no way would some white old fuck tell all of these gangs and thugs to get off his property blah blah cause he'd get his face blown off, but the overall story looks good It's not far from the truth. There are many men like him who have no sense of fear and are not as decrepit as most old men. A life of agony, death, etc desensitize a person to no end. The movie explains a little more on Walt's background before the scene actually takes place. It gives more insight as to what he's capable of and why he is the way he is. But believe me, men like him exist. Truth. RIP Uncle Jean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mclz Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 just got back, holy shit was this movie awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brentoage Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 just got back, holy shit was this movie awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skanknsmile Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 You know, I wasn't expecting this movie to be as funny as it was for the most part. When he was getting him to "talk like a man" I was in stitches. Plus it was like if Clint Eastwood took the crotchety grandpa Simpson, except drank pabst and was an all around bad ass with a sweet ride. But I will agree with what someone else said earlier about some of the other acting being atrocious. Still a solid flick. Wonder if Eastwood is actually that racist though.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
controlthebleeding Posted January 11, 2009 Author Share Posted January 11, 2009 You know, I wasn't expecting this movie to be as funny as it was for the most part. When he was getting him to "talk like a man" I was in stitches. Plus it was like if Clint Eastwood took the crotchety grandpa Simpson, except drank pabst and was an all around bad ass with a sweet ride. But I will agree with what someone else said earlier about some of the other acting being atrocious. Still a solid flick. Wonder if Eastwood is actually that racist though.. Remember that the acting wasn't being done by professionals. Most of the cast in the movie were non-actors. As to Eastwood being racist. No, he actually detests racistm and violence. But this part was written to be seen as a man that wasn't really racist, but just a person who grew up in an era that wasn't so kind or just blunt to other people... As you can see, he opens up to the family next door after a certain time. Eastwood likes to use real people for his movies therefore when taking audtions for the cast of the family next door, he chose non-experienced actors and real life hmong cast. Unfortunately, that weighed heavy when it came to acting, but again, Thao was a shy boy and with he non-acting experience made it seem all that likely, Su didnt do so hot, but what do you expect. Walt was a fucking mean old man that ridiculed everything, and it gave eastwood subject matter to work with and ridicule people. I think Eastwood took a chance, and while not the best acting... a solid script and a solid director, he pulled it off.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hyperinactive Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 great movie. and old men like this exist. most old men arent afraid of anything and think they can beat everyone up too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
counterfiction Posted January 11, 2009 Share Posted January 11, 2009 movie was INCREDIBLE. highly recommended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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