Gran Torino

My wife and I went to see Gran Torino today. This is one of the best movies I have seen in a long time. The entire audience was nearly rolling on the floor laughing at times, at other times there was not a dry eye in the house. Clint East wood has said that this is the last movie he will act in. If this is true, he is going out on a high note. Mr. East wood portrays a bitter old man who has just lost his wife, his kids and grandkids do not respect or appreciate him, and he bears scars on his soul from his time in the Korean war. From the previews, you think this would be another vigilante picture, but it is not. It is a movie about a man recovering his soul.

As a firearm afficianodo, I was happy to see the realistic portrayal of firearms handling and safety.

I recommend everyone see this film. I think Mr. Eastwood deserves Oscars for acting and directing.

BTW, if anyone wants to know what my father was like, look to Mr. Eastwood’s Walt Kowalski with racism and language toned down just a little bit.