(stagevu) Great Quality!! Loved it. I thought Clint Eastwood was Brilliant!!! I loved his performance. This was a Awesome movie. 10/10. Had no namers in it that I thought was great, but with the direction of Clint who would expect less. I just liked everything about this movie. A true classic it will be. I liked True story movies, when there done well. A must watch. Enjoy!!!

This was the Best damn movie I ever saw! It has an amazing plot that really grabs you! The cast is incredible, becoming people that you can identify with in a story that captures the heart, bleeds it for passion then leaves you spellbound at the end. This is one movie I definitely recommend everyone see!

I hadnt seen Mr Eastwood in a movie since million dollar baby and after seeing the trailer for Gran Torino before it came out i was looking forward to it. Im not a big fan of Cint Eastwood as it goes but for me it was all about Clint because his performance was fantastic, some of the other acting was a bit dry like a roofers glove...but i loved his way, his deep nasty voice...and his inner anger in this one was played really well. The young girl (Ahner Her) is a newcomer to the world of big movies and was great.

Lets not forget this film got 13 wins and 7 nominations. this film in my eyes still works in spite of its minor flaws...the screen play was written with himself in mind and he captured his character unbelievably well...if im looking at Walt Kowalaski's way of seeing things overall i hate his way of thinking for sure...but its a movie and you have to like the bad guy when its portrayed this well....

a seriously good watch....8.37/10

Clint Eastwood plays the role of Walt a stubborn old man who is to some degree racist and lives alone. After helping his neighbors kid out of a jam he meets Sue. They instantly connect and become great friends. He later establishes a wonderful relationship with Sue's brother Thao and helps him to find work.

Because of his developing relationship with the neighbors racial barriers begin to drop and he begins to learn about the people and their culture. There is a bad element in the neighborhood that make things complicated for the residents, but Eastwood doesn't know how to back down. This is an incredible film with many hidden messages and lessons for us all.

Hot on the heels of 'Changeling' Eastwood is back and as well as directing he is back in front of the camera. He plays Walt Kowalski a recently widowed ex-Vietnam veteran who harbours slight racism and bitterness which isn't helped by the changing world he now lives in alone. He has relatives but they only seem to call when they want something and his grandkids have already started deciding what they will have of his when he dies. He has a few mates he drinks with in the pub but other than that his neighbourhood is being overrun by immigrants and gang warfare. Walt's next door neighbours are a Hmong family with no father figure and after the son tries to steal his prize car, the 'Grand Torino' of the title, Walt decides to try and reform the boy and hopefully as time passes learn about their culture and change his mind before he dies. As with all Eastwood films where you begin isn't where you will end up and the story takes many turns that will test all of your emotions, I laughed, I cried and I got angry it's a real roller-coaster. But its Clint's aged 'Dirty Harry' in Walt that steals the show and anytime he is on screen he is mesmerising which means that the supporting cast members are barely noticeable. At times it plays like Lynch's 'Straight Story' with sprinkles of 'Taxi Driver' but the real beauty is in the old fashioned storytelling, something that Clint is a dab hand at, mix that with the modern day context and you have a gripping and enthralling film. It's no wonder that so many 'best of year' lists contain this film, they should, it is that good and it proves that even at 78 Eastwood is a force to be reckoned with when it comes to movies in front or behind the camera or in the case of 'Grand Torino' both.

I saw the film and it was unbelievable. Clint Eastwood will have you laughing so hard you almost pee yourself while at the same time breaking your heart and making you want to cry. The movie takes you on a roller-coaster ride and the entire theater stood up in applause afterward. I highly recommend this film and if Eastwood doesn't get nominated for an Oscar something is truly wrong!!! The screening I saw was held at the Writer's Guild, so the room was filled with SAG, WGA, DGA, and other industry related people who I would wage know their movies. At points the entire room was laughing so loud I couldn't hear, and then minutes later all you could hear were the sniffles from people crying. The film has drama, comedy, and action and Clint Eastwood really creates a character that you care about and cheer for...again!

As Clint Eastwood reaches the end of his life, he presents us with yet another performance which is nothing short of legendary. Wishing to preserve the element of surprise, I will not reveal anything by trying to analyse this great work of art.

I will say this. There are similar qualities to his previous work, but I would say that both his directing and acting have reached a level of maturity comparable to that of an excellent wine. The story was compelling and, mixed with the drama was a refined touch of humour; the perfect combination for a pleasant evening.

I would like to finish by thanking Mr. Eastwood for sharing this touching moment with his audience at a time when most of the cinematic "art" produced in Hollywood consists of stunts and bad jokes.

seeing the trailer for this film kinda made me expect id be watching Dirty Harry in the suburbs.

What I saw was a bittersweet superbly written, well acted story of humanity and friendship,this film is something that we can all relate to in some way, and isn't Hollywooded up in anyway, the film tells it story without any un needed hidden undertones that so many mainstream directors do to films.

Eastwood is excellent as the hard nosed war vet, and his direction is perfect as always, and supporting cast did there job just fine too

Clint Eastwood was perfect for the role and as director, as he has the knack of taking a story and making a film for the audience to get sucked into the story, and not for critics to pick apart....great film making,