RojoGran Torino (2008) - Clint Eastwood Steals the Show
After watching this movie I was taken aback. It was a very good movie. It's not what I was expecting from Clint Eastwood but I can see why this received the reception it did. You can definitely tell this film has a director with a deft touch. It's definitely a true 'Auteur' film as you can feel Clint Eastwood's character.
This creates a bit of an issue as Clint Eastwood outshines all of his costars. Therein lies the only problem with the movie and that there's just something off about the other actors. Their lines seem slightly forced and lacking sincerity. It's unfortunate as this is a good movie but this holds it back from becoming a classic.
I love the racial dynamic; it's an important concern throughout the duration of the movie. It realistically reflects what's happening in many parts of America today. One thing that really impressed me was the variety of racial slurs in the movie. I heard slurs I didn't know existed. They are a constant throughout most of the movie; they even taking a prominent place in the final scene. Here's a collection of racial names used by Walt, check it out.
One of the strongest suits of the movie is how complex and detailed each issue is. Like in real life each side has merits and the movie allows you to decide how to interpret his actions. This is important because it forces you to really think and analyze it. It keeps you on your toes.
Bottom Line: I strongly recommend this movie and hopefully we'll see more movies of this caliber from Clint Eastwood.
Walt (Clint Eastwood) Confronts a gang member attempting to steal his car
This creates a bit of an issue as Clint Eastwood outshines all of his costars. Therein lies the only problem with the movie and that there's just something off about the other actors. Their lines seem slightly forced and lacking sincerity. It's unfortunate as this is a good movie but this holds it back from becoming a classic.
I love the racial dynamic; it's an important concern throughout the duration of the movie. It realistically reflects what's happening in many parts of America today. One thing that really impressed me was the variety of racial slurs in the movie. I heard slurs I didn't know existed. They are a constant throughout most of the movie; they even taking a prominent place in the final scene. Here's a collection of racial names used by Walt, check it out.
One of the strongest suits of the movie is how complex and detailed each issue is. Like in real life each side has merits and the movie allows you to decide how to interpret his actions. This is important because it forces you to really think and analyze it. It keeps you on your toes.
Bottom Line: I strongly recommend this movie and hopefully we'll see more movies of this caliber from Clint Eastwood.
