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Gran Torino: Cliches laden, Childish, Vulgar and---

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All to serve one goal.

A fulminant 10 minutes end.
So Clint you like to play cat and mouse.
But what an end.

PS: The tune at the opening is the choice of a great music lover.

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RE: Gran Torino: Cliches laden, Childish, Vulgar and--- - musetap 15:46:01 07/26/09 (3)
I wasn't that thrilled with the film, it's certainly NOT his best effort, especially considering some of
the fine films he has made in the past 15 years. I did like the co-stars, though it was a bummer there
was quite a bit of stereotyping, including Wally himself. If I had to grade it I'd give it a C+.

Saw a friend that loves Gran Torino the day after I'd seen it and his favorite aspect was that Eastwood reprised
almost every film character he's ever portrayed. So, in a sense it was Eastwood's tribute to himself.

I kind of like that aspect of the film and can appreciate the humor inherent in it.

And, let's face it, if you like CE, you'll like Gran Torino.

� The man that hath no music in himself, Nor is not moved with concord of sweet sounds, Is fit for treasons, stratagems, and spoils; The motions of his spirit are dull as the night... Let no such man be trusted. Mark the music � - William Shakespeare
- I thought it showed a man struggling with his problems--- and they - tinear 16:43:57 07/26/09 (2)
  were serious, wide-spread, typically American ones--- and overcoming them with courage and, ultimately, self-realization.
  It was well-done enough so that the central character wasn't a stereotype but a real creation. That, I'd argue, was the result of superior writing, acting, and direction.
  It isn't easy to tackle the toughest issue in American history but he did a damn fine job. Only Eastwood could have done it, having developed the screen persona he has. In that respect, it was similar to the fine, "Unforgiven."
  - RE: I thought it showed a man struggling with his problems--- and they - musetap 18:51:03 07/26/09 (0)
    You have to wonder if Wally's, oops, Mr. Kowalski's self-realization would have developed without his physical health problems
    to... spur... him on. I thought that aspect of the story kinda weak.
    
    Then again, it was written for him to find his courage in that situation. I haven't known anyone even vaguely like his character, and
    am only familiar with that type of person from literature or films, so thought him a stereotype, until the last ten minutes when he veered from tradition.
    
    I will watch this film again after a time and have a feeling I may appreciate it more. I do like Eastwood and think he's a damn talented filmaker, just off his mark with this one, scriptwise.
    
    � The man that hath no music in himself, Nor is not moved with concord of sweet sounds, Is fit for treasons, stratagems, and spoils; The motions of his spirit are dull as the night... Let no such man be trusted. Mark the music � - William Shakespeare
  - I wouldn't say "only" Clint... - dave c 18:21:31 07/26/09 (0)
    ... could have done it, but he is uniquely positioned to portray that character.
    He has become a fine auteur covering variously white/male/ageing issues.

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