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Gran Torino

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MPAA Rating: R
Theater Release: 1/9/2009
Video Release: 6/9/2009
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Love Thy Neighbor - By Jeffrey Chen
Movies dealing with racism navigate tricky territory, and Gran Torino shows just how tricky it can be.  Director/star Clint Eastwood plays Walt Kowalski, a Korean War vet who lives in a neighborhood increasingly taken over by the Asian-American Hmong community. He's... MORE >>

Making His Day - By Frank Wilkins
With his directorial duties and starring role in Gran Torino, Clint Eastwood reprises his tough-guy role we’ve all come to know and love so much. Only this time, his trusty steed is a Ford Gran Torino, his .44 Magnum is a Korean War-era M-1 rifle, and all you have to do... MORE >>

Don't Mess with Walt - By Betty Jo Tucker
When Clint Eastwood makes a film about bigotry, he hits hard. Gran Torino pulls no punches in terms of language, prejudiced attitudes and violence. Fortunately, director Eastwood tempers all this with humor. And actor Eastwood delivers a stunning performance... MORE >>

Under the Hood - By Adam Hakari
While watching Gran Torino, you wouldn't think it was directed by a Hollywood legend. Its good intentions but often cartoonish way of going about things seem to indicate the involvement of a filmmaker who's a little wet behind the ears. Were this the case, I'd wish... MORE >>



                                                                                                                                                                               
 
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