Why the film is worth your time
One could say that Gran Torino explores racism, but really racism is almost a red herring in the film’s exploration of alienation, sacrifice, caring, gratitude, and giving. Some praise the film, and some have derided
It was long ago that Walt Kowalski worked in the Ford assembly plant. His prize possession from those days is a classic, 2-door, 1972 Gran Torino. Even longer ago, he moved into his neighborhood. But, his original neighbors have gone and, to Walt’s displeasure, Asians have moved in all around him. Like the Gran Torino sitting in his garage, he wants simply to be left alone, but this is not to be — not for him or the car. Asian gangs move in, and out comes Walt’s big gun. Afterwards, Walt receives an outpouring of gratitude — another unexpected intrusion he must deal with — that leads to entanglements he never dreamed of.
Gran Torino has intense scenes. Walt Kowalski is a cranky old man with off-color words to describe most everyone around him. Gang members treat others cruelly. The story includes gunplay, fistfighting, and the aftermath of sexual violence, with blood but little or no gore.
- Director: Clint Eastwood
- Screenplay: Nick Schenk, based on story by Dave Johannson and Nick Schenk
- Leads: Clint Eastwood, Christopher Carley, Bee Vang, Ahney Her
- Cinematography: Tom Stern
- Music: Kyle Eastwood, Michael Stevens
- Info on IMDb
- Reviews on Rottentomatoes (79%)
- Reviews on Metacritic (72 of 100)
- Review on Christianity Today Movies (3.5 of 4)
- Review on BrandonFibbs.com
- Review by The New York Times
- Review on AreYouScreening.com
- Review on Hot Air
- Buy Gran Torino DVD on Amazon.com
- Go to the Netflix page
- Go to the Blockbuster page
Tags: Drama
October 7, 2009, 03:00 UTC
(updated January 6, 2012,
18:55 UTC)
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