Gran Torino

Wang Chung · Posted: Sat Jan 17, 2009 9:31 pm Post subject: Gran Torino

I saw the commercials for this a few weeks ago w/ my dad and he could not stop ROFLing.

He pointed out that Clint Eastwood is so old, they could easily overpower him and kick his ass. He's trying way too hard to be a tough guy. He also pointed out the Gran Torino is a shitty car and it's not really that special.

Anyone have any thoughts?

GET OFF MY LAWN
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Special Jimmy · Posted: Sat Jan 17, 2009 10:09 pm Post subject:

Haven't seen it, but I regard it as Dirty Harry when he retires. Err, thats a movie called Blood Work. This can be #2 in the "Dirty Harry gets institutionalized" trilogy.
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Vlad Piranha · Posted: Sat Jan 17, 2009 10:36 pm Post subject:

I read an article about the movie and the car is the centerpiece to the psychology of it. Gran Torinos were large, bulky, gaudy cars that come from the biggest period of excess in automaking. The car represents the "good times" of when the average American was free to throw money at foolish things and not worry about the outside world changing around them. That's why it's perfect for such an ignorant shut-in like the one played by Eastwood. I still plan on seeing the film soon. Ol' Squinty always delivers.

AxeBlind · Posted: Sun Jan 18, 2009 2:58 am Post subject:

Hey they might be able to push him around, but that fucker always has a gun hidden somewhere. Gun trumps youth any day.

Plus Eastwood can do no wrong, the man with no name trilogy and subsequent westerns cemented him in history.

I love old school spaghetti westerns, I'm a fanatic.
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Cap'n Sprite · Posted: Sun Jan 18, 2009 3:05 am Post subject:

The Wrestler > Gran Torino

Mickey > Clint
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Raed · Posted: Sun Jan 18, 2009 12:56 pm Post subject:

Movie was really cheesy if you ask me.

AxeBlind wrote:

I love old school spaghetti westerns, I'm a fanatic.

Once Upon a Time in the West is my favorite of those bunch. :>
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massive · Posted: Sun Jan 18, 2009 1:18 pm Post subject:

bewmius wrote:

Movie was really cheesy if you ask me.

Don't recall anyone asking you, because it was fucking great!

Clint uses nearly ever racial slur Laughin Pirate

that I can think of, is bad ass even at 100 something, and takes care of business. You really should see it.

My 22, 19, and 17 year olds loved it. 2 saw it twice.
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Vlad Piranha wrote:

I'm offended that a zombie holocaust isn't on the list. It would be terrifying, sure, but it would be pretty sweet if you think about it.

AxeBlind · Posted: Sun Jan 18, 2009 4:22 pm Post subject:

bewmius wrote:

Movie was really cheesy if you ask me.

AxeBlind wrote:

I love old school spaghetti westerns, I'm a fanatic.

Once Upon a Time in the West is my favorite of those bunch. :>

I've got it and just about everything else. Great film, I love the intro part with Elam and the fly.
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Vlad Piranha · Posted: Sun Jan 18, 2009 5:35 pm Post subject:

It's funny that Sprite mentions The Wrestler, another one I want to see. What's with all the artsy films this past year? They actually look really good. Hell, even The Dark Knight was considered an artistic masterpiece by critics.

Special Jimmy · Posted: Sun Jan 18, 2009 9:17 pm Post subject:

Vlad Piranha wrote:

It's funny that Sprite mentions The Wrestler, another one I want to see. What's with all the artsy films this past year? They actually look really good. Hell, even The Dark Knight was considered an artistic masterpiece by critics.

And me

I really want to see the wrestler too actually.
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MikeSty 22: they say Rome wasn't built in a day
MikeSty 22: but they never had the Fucking Cut Throats

Wang Chung · Posted: Mon Jan 19, 2009 7:30 pm Post subject:

Courtesy of moi. Plural version available for CT to use as a collective.
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MASTERThreepwood · Posted: Tue Jan 20, 2009 8:36 pm Post subject:

CLINT EASTWOOD IS ...

a racist old man who learns to love

actually enjoyed the movie

Vlad Piranha · Posted: Sat Jan 24, 2009 9:47 pm Post subject:

I just got back from the movie. It was definitely worth the price of admission.

Special Jimmy · Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2009 12:49 am Post subject:

Just saw it on DVD. It was actually incredibly moving for me. Minus most of the violent racism, the badass of clint eastwood reminded me a lot of my grandfather. I suppose that made it even more rewarding and sad.
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MikeSty 22: they say Rome wasn't built in a day
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Vlad Piranha · Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2009 11:21 pm Post subject:

I found out recently that it will be Clint Eastwood's final acting role. I thought it was a nice farewell picture.