Gran Torino
Warner Bros. Pictures | Release Date: December 12, 2008
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chwJul 20, 2014
Gran Torino was such a great movie! Even though it's a Clint Eastwood directed film (meaning he usually directs the boring ones like J. Edgar and Jersey Boys), it should have been nominated Best Picture because it came out during the range ofGran Torino was such a great movie! Even though it's a Clint Eastwood directed film (meaning he usually directs the boring ones like J. Edgar and Jersey Boys), it should have been nominated Best Picture because it came out during the range of time Oscar nominated movies usually come out.… Expand
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Meth-dudeJun 15, 2014
Gran Torino is my favourite movie of the year.Incredible acting, good story and good fight scenes.Clint Eastwood is absolutely brilliant in his role.I highly recommend it.
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homer4presidentMar 28, 2015
"Get off my lawn". Loved the message of this film. Loved to see Clint Eastwood be a hard head, then soften up and finally show some love. Good movie. f theirs something to say about Eastwood is that he is truly amazing and this movie truly rocks.
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referee40Mar 11, 2015
This movie is about coming of age. Clint Eastwood, despite his advanced age, doesn't know his grown children, and Tao is mired in the traditional practices of his heritage while growing up in the US. They unwittingly help each other toThis movie is about coming of age. Clint Eastwood, despite his advanced age, doesn't know his grown children, and Tao is mired in the traditional practices of his heritage while growing up in the US. They unwittingly help each other to overcome their personal inadequacies, despite some challenging circumstances. After the death of his wife, Eastwood's character, Walt Kowalski is lost, subsisting on beef jerky and Pabst beer. His pride and joy is a 1972 Ford Gran Turino. He is a capital B bigot, chaffing under the changing complexion of his neighbourhood. The constant use of racist names he calls his neighbours seems at times affected, but as the movie progresses, we are not as easily offended. In fact, we come to see these diatribes as Kowalski's true colours. In fact, there is humour in his rantings. Tao, a teenage neighbour, is being recruited by a local Hmong gang but fails the initiation, failing to steal the Gran Turino. Kowalski and Tao, together with Tao's sister Sue, become unlikely friends. The climax of the movie sees Kowalski morph into a Dirty Harry caricature, with bittersweet results.… Expand
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solomsApr 17, 2015
That's a good story and a very good movie. I can watch this movie again and again because this story is wonderful. That's a movie that everybody should see it. really!
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MadMaxFuryRoadOct 19, 2015
Gran Torino is pretty much Eastwood's greatest movie still today! He does excellent work and amazing acting as the main role. This isn't much of an action, but rather a sometimes humorous, touching drama. His son is really hot in this film,Gran Torino is pretty much Eastwood's greatest movie still today! He does excellent work and amazing acting as the main role. This isn't much of an action, but rather a sometimes humorous, touching drama. His son is really hot in this film, and though the ending wasn't really what I was expecting or wanting, I still enjoyed it a lot more than American Sniper.… Expand
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Epik_NinnjaMay 23, 2015
Something about this movie really clicked with me. I understand why some think it's average but I thouroughly enjoyed it. I thought the acting was good and the story was interesting and made me wonder what was going to happen next. It's aboutSomething about this movie really clicked with me. I understand why some think it's average but I thouroughly enjoyed it. I thought the acting was good and the story was interesting and made me wonder what was going to happen next. It's about a racist old man who fought in the Korean war and has a Korean family living in the house next to his. He gets to know a Korean boy, though, and theydevelop a grandfather/grandson relationship. The old man helps the boy as he struggles with the local gang. As dark as it is, I laughed numerous times throughout. I guess it can deliver on more than one front. Anyways, this is definitely a movie you should watch. I personally found it to be quite excellent.… Expand
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kyle20ellisMar 13, 2022
I saw Gran Torino mainly as an admirer of Clint Eastwood, both as an actor and as director. And I was very impressed, there were parts that amused me and others that had me moved. Gran Torino was a very well made and beautifully directedI saw Gran Torino mainly as an admirer of Clint Eastwood, both as an actor and as director. And I was very impressed, there were parts that amused me and others that had me moved. Gran Torino was a very well made and beautifully directed movie, complete with a fitting soundtrack, a strong script with smooth enough tone shifts and a powerful message that is well conveyed and one that I think many, myself included, would identify with. The story is mostly engaging with an interesting protagonist, but there are a few moments where it is hackneyed and predictable, which is my only criticism of this movie. In regard to the acting, Clint Eastwood gives a very commanding performance and the kids are also very good mostly. Overall, very well done. 9/10 Bethany Cox… Expand
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BigOakley02Aug 23, 2015
This is literally the best movie I have ever seen. I think we have a Green Mile beater here. If you haven't seen this you must watch it within 48 hours of reading this.
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JumpmanJan 4, 2016
This movie is unbelievably terrible i wish i had never seen it. I shouldn't have even started reviewing it since i have to say other than it is terrible
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jelenabiebs31Jan 13, 2016
Gran film, gran Clint. A must see. A movie hymn to Bravery and Sacrifice. Beautiful.

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ghaphorMar 11, 2016
A very insightful film about family, friendship and commitment. Clint Eastwood's performance was excellent as always, but the film was too slow-pace and gave time for character development.
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CalibMcBoltsMay 30, 2016
''Gran Torino'' proved audiences and critics all of the world yet again why Hollywood legend and veteran Clint Eastwood should still be IN FRONT of the camera and not just behind it directing. Mr. Eastwood gives a pitch-perfect performance''Gran Torino'' proved audiences and critics all of the world yet again why Hollywood legend and veteran Clint Eastwood should still be IN FRONT of the camera and not just behind it directing. Mr. Eastwood gives a pitch-perfect performance whilst he's also masterfully directing.

''Gran Torino'' is a heartwarming and charming, yet heavy and emotional movie, with oddly enough a lot of satirical laugh-out-loud moments, about an improbable friendship.

''Gran Torino'' is simply put a great film, one of the best of the 2000's, and up there with ''Harald and Maude'', ''Intouchables'', ''E.T'', ''Cinema Paradiso'', ''Lost in Translation'' (just to name a few) in the list of unlikely friendships in great movies.… Expand
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sjwilkinSep 26, 2016
Quite similar to Unforgiven in the sense that a man with a dark past tries to make amends by delving into his past and doing what does best. However, this is not on any level similar to Unforgiven. Eastwood aside, every other actor in thisQuite similar to Unforgiven in the sense that a man with a dark past tries to make amends by delving into his past and doing what does best. However, this is not on any level similar to Unforgiven. Eastwood aside, every other actor in this movie is terrible, appalling to a degree. Funny in a 'old racist man' sort of way, the movie highlights how the world has changed and men are no longer men. Perhaps the world has changed to a point where this movie is quite dated. A slight disappointment.… Expand
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shiftworkerAug 22, 2016
Clint Eastwood's bigoted old man is exposed to an immigrant family next door. You'll go on a little emotional roller-coaster through tragic circumstances. Violence ensues and some people learn a lot. You'll have mixed feelings, but that oldClint Eastwood's bigoted old man is exposed to an immigrant family next door. You'll go on a little emotional roller-coaster through tragic circumstances. Violence ensues and some people learn a lot. You'll have mixed feelings, but that old heart-warming one will probably win out. By the end you'll like nearly everyone more than you did at the start and you might even want to watch it again sometime.… Expand
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alejandro970Jun 23, 2019
Once more, an effective Eastwood directing himself; now as an grumpy, full of prejudice War Veteran, who finally is proclaimed accidentally as hero, and redeemed of all spirit cargo. A must to see.
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TrailesqueApr 28, 2022
This is an unusual Clint Eastwood flick. It is a little overly dramatic, with some unexpected twists. It contains hints of neonoir, plus a dash of artsy soap opera. What it is really all about is Clint playing a grouchy, cynical, whiteThis is an unusual Clint Eastwood flick. It is a little overly dramatic, with some unexpected twists. It contains hints of neonoir, plus a dash of artsy soap opera. What it is really all about is Clint playing a grouchy, cynical, white retiree. Race is a key issue.… Expand
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BroyaxJan 13, 2017
Papy Clint nous délivre un film à sa gloire dont il a le secret, du sur-mesure pour lui et il s'y connaît le bougre ! sa mise en scène posée et réfléchie, efficace, alterne l'humour, une dérision certaine et la corde sensible(ment) violoneusePapy Clint nous délivre un film à sa gloire dont il a le secret, du sur-mesure pour lui et il s'y connaît le bougre ! sa mise en scène posée et réfléchie, efficace, alterne l'humour, une dérision certaine et la corde sensible(ment) violoneuse et nostalgique de l'ancien combattant retraité. Les tics de cet avatar de l'inspecteur Harry qui compte ses jours sont autant de clins d'oeil de l'acteur à l'égard de son rôle à succès, maintes fois décliné tout au long de sa carrière.

Ainsi, le début et grosso merdo le premier tiers du film est des plus comiques mais cela ne suffit naturellement pas pour tenir la rampe ou la distance. Papy Clint nous sort alors pour le restant du film toute la panoplie de clichés dont il dispose : et il en a plein son sac, lui, le pépé-cliché ambulant, bougon, raciste, aigri et râleur.

Le jeune tocard dont il finit par s'occuper à plein temps est un gogol pénible, une tête à claques irrécupérable ; la famille de "niakoués" dont il se fait le prince-justicier sauveur ; les gangs que Papy se fait un devoir de corriger ; la propre famille de Pépé, une pauvre bande d'idiots directement transposée d'une "situation comedy" ; le jeune prêtre niaiseux dont il remonte les bretelles à chaque occasion ; les leçons de vie enfin qu'il inculque au jeune gogol, tout droit sorties d'un Kinder Surprise.

Même la fin que Papy a voulue grandiose et héroïque fait "pschiit" puisqu'il a cru bon d'en rajouter avec sa maladie (en plus d'avoir perdu sa femme, cela va de soi) ce qui réduit considérablement l'impact de son baroud d'honneur.

Tout cela est donc un peu trop facile et paresseux bien que pas totalement désagréable... c'est le problème avec les clichés : il faut en user avec parcimonie ou les déguiser avec application, ce que Papy Clint n'a certainement pas réussi à faire, englué qu'il est dans cette soupe dont il ne peut se défaire à notre grand dam.… Expand
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arrivistAug 30, 2021
Comedic as it is emotionally engaging. A neo-western, with the old cowboy transposed into a multi-cultural and fractious, American landscape. I felt using rape as a plot device was misjudged, as was the priest's initial reaction; butComedic as it is emotionally engaging. A neo-western, with the old cowboy transposed into a multi-cultural and fractious, American landscape. I felt using rape as a plot device was misjudged, as was the priest's initial reaction; but otherwise a brilliant, unpretentious, moving work of art from a living legend.… Expand
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ellieeunDec 23, 2017
I just admire Clint Eastwood. HIs humor, smile, gesture are so terrific to me. recommend this movie.
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enei200Apr 20, 2021
I came in completely blind and didn't expect anything. This was my first expirience with Clint Eastwood films and I enjoyed every second of it. Probably one of the best movies I have ever seen. It was paced really well and made a greatI came in completely blind and didn't expect anything. This was my first expirience with Clint Eastwood films and I enjoyed every second of it. Probably one of the best movies I have ever seen. It was paced really well and made a great build-up for the climax/the end of the movie, to which, I gotta say, I was moved. A certain Must-See.… Expand
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DMLYxCriticFeb 11, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Clint Eastwood does it again, in this widely acclaimed film about a Korean war veteran who befriends a small Hmong community, Gran Torino is a tour-de-force of emotion. The film is more than just the titular car, it is about friendship, tradition, and just good old badassery. The car was just another symbolic objects, and it is a symbol of how Walt takes care of everything that he loves. The acting from Eastwood is great, though his age shows. The rest of the characters, wile some of them are good, acted subpar. This is perhaps they put the focus more on Eastwood's character, rather than the other characters. But overall, this film is worth the watch, and is definitely one of the most subtly emotional films that I have ever seen in my life.… Expand
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r96skFeb 10, 2022
There's a lot to unpack about 'Gran Torino', probably way more than I could offer an opinion on.

I fully acknowledge the talk about this film's potential impact on the world, namely for Hmong Americans (see: Bee Vang's op-ed), and I'm notThere's a lot to unpack about 'Gran Torino', probably way more than I could offer an opinion on.

I fully acknowledge the talk about this film's potential impact on the world, namely for Hmong Americans (see: Bee Vang's op-ed), and I'm not saying it's perfect one bit. I admittedly do have a difficult time separating film and real life, to me films are just fictional things but I get they can/do have real world implications.

Strictly as a film, it is entertaining. Clint Eastwood is remarkably good at being a super racist and super grumpy old man, who literally hates every single person he encounters across the opening portion of the film. His character's lines in this are nuts and his delivery with them is incredible - the look of utter disgust on Walt Kowalski's face when someone pisses him off in a new way is just amusing to watch. If not for his on point delivery, it wouldn't have worked.

Eastwood is the only actor in this worth talking about on a grander level, though I could've done without his ropey singing at the end, but I did enjoy the showings of the earlier mentioned Vang, Ahney Her and John Carroll Lynch - not that the latter does much, I just like the guy as an actor... all stems from 'The Walking Dead', he's in literally one episode back in 2015 and yet I always remember his character.

I'm not sold on the ending, Walt isn't exactly redeemed and it does reek of white saviour let's be real, but it didn't affect my enjoyment in film terms to be honest.… Expand
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DogeGamer2015Oct 26, 2021
Gran Torino es excelente; la trama es muy buena y la actuación de Clint Eastwood es sublime; esta película me encanta y es una de mis favoritas. ¡TOTALMENTE RECOMENDABLE!
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RhysTawtonNov 3, 2020
Truly baffled by the positive reviews for this film. I saw it on release in the cinema and thought it was terrible - a trite story, stilted dialogue badly acted, distractingly bad camera work and an insulting message behind the script as aTruly baffled by the positive reviews for this film. I saw it on release in the cinema and thought it was terrible - a trite story, stilted dialogue badly acted, distractingly bad camera work and an insulting message behind the script as a whole. Thinking that I may have just been in the wrong mood when I went to see it the first time, I watched it again recently and, no, it's just a bad movie. Very disappointing work from a talented and thoughtful director.… Expand
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geewahJan 15, 2021
An entertaining movie, but far from a great one.
The story being told is okay but it's just too predictable.
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LumdogSep 19, 2021
Really enjoyed this film. It's masterfully directed and acted by Clint Eastwood; exploring themes of racism, regret, redemption, revenge. It's a very complex and layered film. It's mature and serious but has some real levity, comedy andReally enjoyed this film. It's masterfully directed and acted by Clint Eastwood; exploring themes of racism, regret, redemption, revenge. It's a very complex and layered film. It's mature and serious but has some real levity, comedy and light-hearted moments between characters. Definitely recommend.… Expand
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NickTheCritickApr 12, 2022
A film that talks about solidarity, racism, violence. A great film about America in full Clint Eastwood style who is also fantastic as an actor here.
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JJ2FAS4UAug 5, 2022
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hamidgoodarziOct 3, 2022
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie is wonderful both in terms of structure and content. Eastwood has always been great and this is his most lovable film as a director.… Expand
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nikos3194Jul 24, 2023
A powerful and moving movie that explores the themes of redemption, forgiveness, and the power of human connection. It’s a movie that will make you laugh, cry, and think deeply about the world we live in. The film is a must-see for anyone whoA powerful and moving movie that explores the themes of redemption, forgiveness, and the power of human connection. It’s a movie that will make you laugh, cry, and think deeply about the world we live in. The film is a must-see for anyone who loves great storytelling.… Expand
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