Tuesday Night is Film Night returns after the summer break, with a film that has had good things said about it, but personally I have no idea what it's all about.
So, will Clint be making my day? Or should I ask for a few dollars more? When we watch;
Gran Torino
I must confess to being dubious about Gran Torino. I've never been a fan of Clint Eastwood and considered a film with a car's name in the title, was maybe another chance to see gangs racing around the streets of America, shooting up everybody.
How wrong was I?
What the film is all about is something all together different. Clint Eastwood plays Walt Kowalski, a Korean war veteran, who is very protective about his property and is initially at odds with his Hmong neighbours.
When the son of his neighbours, falls into a gang, they try to make him take an initiation test, which involves a failed attempt to steal Walt Kowalski's prized possession, his 1972 Gran Torino.
Although angry with Thao (the neighbours son), Walt ends up befriending his sister. From this friendship, Walt sets out to make Thau repay his debt and work together with Walt, to reform the neighbourhood.
I could give a full detailed synopsis, but this may detract from the film, it is best to watch it, not only for the beautifully written story, but also for the class acting from Eastwood.
Gran Torino isn't a hard hitting drama, with car chases and cops, it's a fantastic story, with gritty realism, gravitas and emotion.
It is easily one of the best films I have seen.
Please watch it.
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