Gran Torino

Pros: Strong writing, interesting characters, Detroit is the backdrop, exceptional acting.
Cons: None.

Clint Eastwood directed and stars in a film that felt like his farewell to acting.  After seeing the trailers for Gran Torino, I have waited anxiously for the release.  While visiting my brother in Detroit, we found the film at the ...

Pros: Eastwood as actor and director; support from Vang, Her, Carley, Lynch
Cons: A bit short on characterization

In certain ways, Walt Kowalski is an anachronism. He's a widowed and retired Detroit area auto worker who always talks bluntly about people. Political correctness and Walt will never find common ground. He has lived to see his suburban neighborhood ...

Pros: Eastwood's acting and directing, great script full of humor and pathos
Cons: None

Although "Gran Torino" opened in late 2008 for Academy Award purposes, the film was released nationally today.  While I have heard a few complaints about the film, the majority of the publicity for the movie has been positive.  I personally ...

Pros: fun, funny, poignant
Cons: revenge flick, unsatisfying finish

Gran Torino is the kind of film more aging boomers should be making.  There comes a time when even the boomers - who have been slow to exit center stage - can no longer fake it as characters half their age.  There's nothing more pathetic ...

Pros: Amazing story, lots of underlying themes that leave you thinking
Cons: A lot of profanity and racial slurs

I usually don’t agree with ‘the critics’ when it comes to movies, but I have to go along with the majority of them and agree that Gran Torino is one of the best movies out right now. It’s the best thing Clint Eastwood has ...

Pros: Great story, memorable characters, Eastwood classic
Cons: Sometimes lines were a little scripted..

I'll be honest, I didn't even know what a Gran Torino was before I went into the movie theatre to see Clint Eastwood's latest Masterpiece.  I know my current makes and models when it comes to cars, but I'd never head of a Gran Torino.  To be ...

Pros: Clint Eastwood deserves two Oscars for this one, probably more.
Cons: Not for the easily insulted or squemish.

Gran Torino (2009) Directed by Clint Eastwood."Ever notice how you come across somebody once in a while you shouldn't have messed with? That's me." Walt KowalskiWalt Kowalski (Clint Eastwood) is a man made hard and bitter by ...

Pros: Funny, with a great story that takes the viewer on an emotional journey
Cons: There are not enough Walt Kowalski's in society

If Clint Eastwood doesn't win the awards for Best Picture and Best Actor for Gran Torino, it will be solely because the voters for those awards were too lazy to watch this movie. Gran Torino is currently only showing in select cities, if it is ...

Pros: It rocks.
Cons: It shocks.

"Do not go gentle into that good night, Old age should burn and rave at close of day; Rage, rage against the dying of the light."-Dylan Thomas, Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good NightClint Eastwood has given us a fine ...

Pros: Comedy, drama, action, and more in one package.
Cons: It shoulda been nominated for an Oscar.

I will openly admit that I was dragged into Grand Torino kicking and screaming after we accidentally arrived at the wrong theater in an attempt to see Slumdog Millionaire. For some reason, I had the idea that this would be about cars, and ...

Pros: Emotionally satisfying on almost every level.
Cons: It's manipulative...but I never really minded.

GRAN TORINO is going to be a huge hit.  I was fortunate enough to see it with a large audience a couple of days before the official opening in my city, and it was the first time in a LONG time that I’ve heard an audience burst into loud, ...

Pros: Academy award performance, tight story, gripping cinematography, fine music score
Cons: None, and I mean none!

Wow, when was the last time you saw the first seven Epinions reviews of a movie all give it 5 stars!  There is no doubt this will be on the Academy Award short list, and likely will win Clint Eastwood oscar nominations, if not the the big ...

Pros: Eastwood's acting/directing, funny with good lessons
Cons: Not everything wrapped up, resolution leaves for a few questions

I didn't know a whole lot about Gran Torino before seeing it. I hadn't seen trailers, I didn't read anything about it on the internet, all I had to go on was a friend who saw it liked it and described it as Clint Eastwood saying a lot of racist things. ...

Pros: Clint Eastwood, dialogue, and pace of film.
Cons: Hubby told me the ending before I even saw the movie!  Otherwise, nothing.

Ahoy, this review contains spoilers!! I heard from many people that this movie was really great and that I should definitely see it. Now I see movies every week. Since my hubby and I share one car and his hours at Home Depot are "varied", what ...

Pros: Solid acting; Powerful relevant & realistic script; Great direction
Cons: Very strong/racist language

When Ford released their 1972 Gran Torino model, it made a lot of noise in the country. It got rave reviews for its unique stylish design which included the first “fish mouth” grill on an American vehicle. 1972 itself was quite the year in ...