Ben
Meyers’ rating: 4.2|5.0 Starsìììì
Gran Torino—exceptionally written script backed with outstanding characterization place this movie in the winner’s arena. The story has spunk. It skillfully interweaves several societal issues into one seamless flow to provide ample after movie conversation. Don’t expect a happy ending; do expect a justified ending from the main character’s point of view. This film does complete credit to Clint Eastwood’s acting, directing, and story-telling skills.
Film Poster Courtesy of Wikipedia
Storyline
Sick and alone, a retired Detroit assembly line
worker helps a Hmong family establish a life and defend itself against a Hmong
gang.
Additional
Thanks
Thank you to Director Clint Eastwood for
directing effort. Thank you to Executive Producers Bruce Berman, Jenette Kahn,
Tim Moore, and Adam Richman for making the film possible. Additional
characters/cast include: Walt Kowalski (Clint Eastwood), Father Janovich
(Chirstopher Carley), Thao (Bee Vang), Sue (Ahney Her), Mitch Kowalski (Brian
Haley), Karen Kowalski (Geraldine Hughes), Ashley Kowalski (Dreama Walker),
Steve Kowalski (Brian Howe), Barber Martin (John Carroll Lynch), Tim Kennedy
(William Hill), and Vu (Brooke Chia Thao).
Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?
Yes. The movie’s unwavering attention to detail and
refusal to back down on reality make the film a ‘must-see’ watch. Like many of
Clint Eastwood’s films it is an easy re-watch.
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