Gran Torino

– January 23, 2009Posted in: What I've Watched

Clint Eastwood couldn’t screw up a movie if he tried. Gran Torino begins as an in-your-face testimonial about bigotry in America that calls attention to how ridiculous racial preconceptions really are. By confronting these issues head on, Eastwood shows us that when intolerance is challenged with love and compassion, instead of hate and scorn, even a lifelong racist can find redemption and salvation among those he used to execrate. A roller-coaster of a movie, Gran Torino will make your sides hurt with laughter, and sting your cheeks with tears. It is a bittersweet lesson teaching us that words only have power over you when you let them, and simple friendship and acceptance can change lives.

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Jana Bates

Posted January 30, 2009 at 8:26 AM

Jana Bates at 8:26am January 30

LOVED, LOVED, LOVED this movie! Everyone should go…
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Island Richards

Posted February 1, 2009 at 1:34 AM

Island Richards at 1:34am February 1

Anyone who ever thought they were a racist, or thought they weren't a racist, should see this movie. It will challenge the preconceptions you have of both yourself and others.