Gran Torino

[Beefy Hits]

Just got back from it. Pretty good stuff. The rednecks in my theatre just ate up that over-the-top racism.

I agree it seemed forced in parts, but very good overall.

The writer is from my state, MN, and the kid who played Tao goes to the HS I graduated from.

[OGcritic]

and the kid who played Tao goes to the HS I graduated from.

The kid is still in High School?
Dang, he must be getting tons of highschool YumYum esque Asian poonani now.

[Gonzo]

I caught a little bit of the confessional scene last night while at work. It didn't do all that great yesterday here but we did open Not Easily Broken which killed everything, except The Unborn which it barely beat. It's all about demographics.

[Some Stupid Japanese Name]

Saw it last night. The only complaint I have is some of the acting was hideous at times, but overall it was a great movie. I saw the ending coming, but it was about the only way it could end and make sense.

Concerning the ending scenes I didn't understand why the family looked so shocked when they didn't get anything from the will. It was pretty well established that Clint didn't like them and vice versa, so why the look of shock when Toad got the car?

The over the top racism was funny, even the minorities in the audience were laughing at it.

[ChaoofNee]

So, how is this compared to Falling Down?

[bbobb]

Nothing at all alike.

[OGcritic]

So, how is this compared to Falling Down?

Is Falling Down any good? It's on my instant queue, but haven't had an overwhelming urge to watch it.

[bbobb]

Falling Down is great, but seriously, it has NOTHING at all to do with Gran Torino.

[stormy]

Hey it just struck me during the commercial. Does Eastwood use the Batman voice in the whole movie?

Swear to MEEEEE

[Error]

Dude Eastwood INVENTED that voice.