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Show all (5)Walt Kowalski, an iron-willed veteran living in a changing world, who is forced by his immigrant neighbors to confront his own long-held prejudices. The people he once called his neighbors have all moved or passed away, replaced by Hmong immigrants, from Southeast Asia, he despises. Resentful of virtually everything and everyone he sees, Walt is just waiting out the rest of his life, until the night his teenage neighbor Thao tries to steal his prized '72 Gran Torino, under pressure from Hmong gang-bangers. But Walt stands in the way of both the heist and the gang, making him the reluctant hero of the neighborhood-especially to Thao's mother and older sister, Sue, who insist that Thao work for Walt as a way to make amends. Though he initially wants nothing to do with these people, Walt eventually gives in and puts the boy to work, setting into motion an unlikely friendship that will change both their lives.
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He's not the only person that didn't think this movie was up to snuff. The Toronto Globe and Mail, Baltimore Sun, San Fransisco Chronicle, Chicago Tribune, NY Daily News, Hollywood Reporter, Boston Globe, Salon.com, New York Magazine, Variety, and Slate all gave it similarly unfavorable marks. Just because you aren't sophisticated enough to pick up on the fact that this movie is neither subtle or very original does not make it either. Keep up the good work Lawrence, I'm glad someone at the Observer has good taste.
Clint Eastwood's performance is true to life. Supporting cast was outstanding. Very moving and memorable. Obviously, this critic didn't get it.
Larry do you ever get it right. GT was true to life, well directed and acted.
Uhm...yeah...2 stars...riiiiiiiiight!
Top grossing film in America, consistently 3 1/2 to 4 stars from most other reviewers....
Note to Larry,
Put your PC blinders back in your man-purse and try to appreciate the fact that Clint Eastwood did a great job on this film.
You have to love the Charlotte Pravda....only they would let Topman's dribble go to print.
Great movie. Great story. Poor review by someone who didn't watch the movie.
This Topman is what is wrong with the US today...not this movie. I hope when all this liberism really catches hold that he can find someone to save his sorry but...because he will need it. The movie is real life good or bad. I think it is one of eastwoods top two movies. It's evident that the person giving this review chooses to reflect his on morals on the world in lieu of giving a great movie it's due. I'll never knowingly read another of his reviews.
Toppman just doesn't get it. Never has, never will.
Didn't like the kid actor... could not understand a word he was saying even when he didn't say much. But I applaud Clint for giving opportunities to new young actors.
Larry
So sorry Clint chose to use certain minorities as the scum in the movie. Also apologies that this got your liberal PC pink undies in a wad.
I live in Illinois far from Charlotte but I had to write when I read the reviews from Mr. Toppman.
Did he forget his glasses and hearing aid at home?
I am retired and going to the cinema is my hobby. I have seen all the academy award nominated films with the exception of "The Reader", (which I do intend to see)
Anyhow.....I enjoyed many of the films, but as of tonight I will be rooting for Clint Eastwood on Academy Award night!
Clint Eastwood as "Walt Kowalski" was absolutely fantastic and sooooo believable.
Do yourself a favor folks....most DEFINITELY GO SEE THIS MOVIE!
Lawrence Toppman should be very-very ashamed he wrote such a HORRIBLE review about Clint Eastwood and Grand Torino. He is jealous that he isn't and never will be as good as Clint is in this movie. I recommend that everyone go see it and you will see what Clint can still do in his 70's. I give this movie a 10 star. Be ashamed Lawerence>>>Very ashamed. Fooy on you...
Clint Eastwood is the movie which is the whole point. I'm glad I don't depend on media reviews or I would miss a lot of good movies.
You've never liked me, have you "Lawrence"? Though it frightens me to potentially agree with the likes of someone named drunkmullet, I'll reserve judgement for my personal Charlotte viewing and get back to you. You are one of the best writers on staff....I'll give you that. Even Sondra thinks so. Squint
Great movie...Eastwood is great and toppman is nuts. Go watch a Michael Moore movie buddy.
Lawerence thinks the movie stinks?? It must be a hell of a flick then. I'll never forget Toppman thinking AI (Artificial Intelligence) was excellent. That was the worst movie ever made.
I guess rolling stones magazine is wrong giving them 4 stars and you are the real dealio... two stars.. you must be from Russia.
Now that LT has officially panned Gran Torino, it has made my must see list. Check out RottenTomatoes.com and review this movie and you'll see that LT is just having another bad day. Unless a movie is totally irrelevant or has subtitles, LT just can't seem to enjoy it.
This is a great movie. I don't normally write reviews on here, and I won't make this one lengthy, but this is vintage Clint Eastwood. You could call the look on his face the scowl of staring at the sun, or not following your mother's advice. I call it classic Clint Eastwood. These are the type of no-nonsense mannerisms that made Clint Eastwood a star, from his cowboy and western days, to his Dirty Harry and Magnum Force days. If you liked Bridges of Madison County, this movie is not for you, but if you want to see Clint be a "man's man" (albeit a racist one), this is a great movie.
Wow, how novel an idea. With all the comic book movies and other inane worthless movies being spewed out by Hollywood, it's refreshing to see a movie with an actual story line and a script. Maybe Toppman was expecting special effects and political correctness.
His black-and-white view of the world yields heavy-handed results in this story of a reclaimed bigot. (Full review)