Film: Gran Torino (2008)
IMDB Summary: Disgruntled Korean War vet Walt Kowalski sets out to reform his neighbor, a young Hmong teenager, who tried to steal Kowalski's prized possession: his 1972 Gran Torino.
The Crunch: Keeping in mind that Million Dollar Baby was said to be the last film Clint Eastwood would act in, its wonderful that he has come out of acting retirement for this film. Providing a wonderful illustration of the state of a changing American society, Gran Torino is a beautiful film with a large dose of dry wit comedy.
As the characters develop, much is learnt about different cultures, especially their approaches to life and death. It is these differences that initially drives Walt Kowalski apart from all the people that are left in his modern world. Taumented by memories of his time in Korea, Walt slowly but surely begins accepting to a degree different cultures and ways of thinking.
In conclusion, this film accomplishes what it sets out to do, detailing the emotions and turmoils of man who is stuck in world he does not understand anymore. And thanks to Eastwood, we have a fascinating film to enjoy.
The Verdict: 8 stars out of 10
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