Highest Rated Review by the Community
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Apr 12 '09
Pros: Eastwood as actor and director; support from Vang, Her, Carley, Lynch
Cons: A bit short on characterization
Summary: 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 ... read more
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Sep 29 '09
Pros: Deep Story
Pacing
Memorable Characters
Cons: Bonus Features
Summary: Every so often, a film comes by that challenges the way you look at movies and actors. Gran Torino is one that changed my appreciation for Clint Eastwood. Gran Torino is the story of a dying breed of man in modern times. The story starts with ... read more
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Jul 27 '09
Pros: Well acted and written.
Cons: Very melodramatic to start.
Summary: After all these years, Eastwood is still at it…toting guns and scaring the tar out of everybody with that villainous stare of his that could quite possibly intimidate Hercules. In Gran Torino, Eastwood’s character Walt Kowalski is ... read more
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Jul 15 '09
Pros: Great acting, very funny, tremendously touching, gripping, and a unique storyline
Cons: None
Summary: Gran Torino fits into a category that is totally new to me. A genre that I don't think I have ever found in a film before. It is mainly a drama, but also contains more laughs than you'd expect. And to top that off, it adds in some action as well. The ... read more
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Jul 12 '09
Pros: Great performance by Eastwood. Some very humerous moments.
Cons: A lot of profanity and some violence.
Summary: I am not a huge action movie fan. But I loved this movie. It was hilarious but also had a good amount of suspense and action. It had an interesting message and was one of Clint Eastwood's better performances. There was a ton of swearing, which I'm ... read more
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Jul 07 '09
Pros: An real-view approach to gangs, violence, age, prejudice, family and the changing world.
Cons: EXTREME profanity.
Summary: It is not too often that we have the opportunity to go to the movies, so we often resort to the Redbox for our entertainment. This week we had the opportunity to view the movie, Gran Torino, with Clint Eastwood. Eastwood plays the role of a ... read more
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May 09 '09
Pros: - Deep story which portrays very relevant issues in society and provides a powerful resolution
Cons: - Alot of swearing and racial epitaths, and some violence
Summary: I watched Gran Torino in theaters with my wife. I imagine like many who saw the previews, I imagined Gran Torino to be a real bang bang shoot em up Clint Eastwood type of movie set in the modern day city. I was a little curious how they were going to ... read more
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Mar 22 '09
Pros: It keeps you longing for Clint Eastwoodto beat some since into someone. Very enjoyable.
Cons: Slow at times but not enough to lose anticipation.
Summary: Clint Eastwood is 100% excellent in this movie. His raspy voice is not one that I've considered to be good for him in all of his other movies, but it fits him very good in this movie based on the character that he plays. It has a passable ... read more
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Mar 17 '09
Pros: Funny, moving, excellent throughout, amazing ending
Cons: somewhat subpar acting on the asian gangsters' parts
Summary: Warning: some plot spoilersThe first thought I had after watching this film a couple months back was "My dad would absolutely love this movie." With an oldtimer's perspective on family values, racist jokes, and a gritty performance from the ... read more
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Feb 22 '09
Pros: Clint Eastwood, dialogue, and pace of film.
Cons: Hubby told me the ending before I even saw the movie! Otherwise, nothing.
Summary: 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 ... read more
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Feb 05 '09
Pros: Very moving, accurate portrayal of different cultures.
Cons: Lots of racial slurs; definitely not appropriate for a young audience.
Summary: I did not know what this movie was about when I went to the theater. My fiance wanted to see it, and I went along. It starred Clint Eastwood so I thought it would at least be decent. I was actually completely blown away. The ... read more
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Feb 01 '09
Pros: Amazing story, lots of underlying themes that leave you thinking
Cons: A lot of profanity and racial slurs
Summary: 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 ... read more
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Jan 27 '09
Pros: Comedy, drama, action, and more in one package.
Cons: It shoulda been nominated for an Oscar.
Summary: 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 ... read more
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Jan 27 '09
Pros: Everything, acting, directing, writing, locale, EVERYTHING
Cons: NONE
Summary: Absolutely amazing film. I love Clint Eastwood movies, so I couldn't wait until this was released. I was seeing the trailers on T.V. and kept thinking "Go ahead punk, make my day.". I was blown away by this film. It is totally not ... read more
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Jan 27 '09
Pros: Great story, memorable characters, Eastwood classic
Cons: Sometimes lines were a little scripted..
Summary: 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 ... read more
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