Comments on: Gran Torino Review http://blog.spout.com/2008/12/18/gran-torino-review/ Daily coverage of what is truly interesting in the film world Sat, 28 Nov 2009 21:20:14 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.3 By: Jenna http://blog.spout.com/2008/12/18/gran-torino-review/#comment-119778 Jenna Tue, 20 Jan 2009 21:40:11 +0000 http://blog.spout.com/?p=8420#comment-119778 agree w the review, although you are too kind in spots! http://theworldsombudsman.blogspot.com/2009/01/cinema-ombudsman-gran-torino-pink.html agree w the review, although you are too kind in spots!

http://theworldsombudsman.blogspot.com/2009/01/cinema-ombudsman-gran-torino-pink.html

]]> By: lowell http://blog.spout.com/2008/12/18/gran-torino-review/#comment-119718 lowell Mon, 19 Jan 2009 12:16:29 +0000 http://blog.spout.com/?p=8420#comment-119718 as a fan of clint eastwood's work, i love this movie very much.thought it was simple, harsh but i felt it has a very good impact to its viewers. i love watching movies that teaches people values(talking about self sacrifice and pls. don't mind the racism and fcuk word) because these movies are fast becoming scarce. movies aren't just movies, they have a social responsibility that if we look at it deeply and begin to think every piece of the puzzle and view in a wider perspective, it could actually change your life.and these kind of movies are what we need right now. as a fan of clint eastwood’s work, i love this movie very much.thought it was simple, harsh but i felt it has a very good impact to its viewers. i love watching movies that teaches people values(talking about self sacrifice and pls. don’t mind the racism and fcuk word) because these movies are fast becoming scarce. movies aren’t just movies, they have a social responsibility that if we look at it deeply and begin to think every piece of the puzzle and view in a wider perspective, it could actually change your life.and these kind of movies are what we need right now.

]]> By: Keith http://blog.spout.com/2008/12/18/gran-torino-review/#comment-119430 Keith Mon, 12 Jan 2009 22:56:18 +0000 http://blog.spout.com/?p=8420#comment-119430 The gun he pulls was not a shotgun. It was a M1 Garand. The only shotgun was the gun the barber had. If you are going to write a review at least get it right The gun he pulls was not a shotgun. It was a M1 Garand. The only shotgun was the gun the barber had.

If you are going to write a review at least get it right

]]> By: Gran Torino Lover http://blog.spout.com/2008/12/18/gran-torino-review/#comment-119358 Gran Torino Lover Sun, 11 Jan 2009 09:54:07 +0000 http://blog.spout.com/?p=8420#comment-119358 Great film. Eastwood did it again. Enjoyed your review and agree qith most of what you have to say, Many others I have read seem prett negative towards the film. It's almost like they didn't "get it" because they set high expecations and thought it was going to be something it wasn't. Great film. Eastwood did it again. Enjoyed your review and agree qith most of what you have to say, Many others I have read seem prett negative towards the film. It’s almost like they didn’t “get it” because they set high expecations and thought it was going to be something it wasn’t.

]]> By: Walt Kowalski http://blog.spout.com/2008/12/18/gran-torino-review/#comment-119119 Walt Kowalski Sun, 04 Jan 2009 09:19:46 +0000 http://blog.spout.com/?p=8420#comment-119119 This is the last strand of condescending pride for white people who are racist. They know they can not make a film about blacks or hispanics without repercussions so they make a film about Asians. it's bullshit to demean anyone, but the reality is since traditionally in America there have been fewer Asian uprisings/backlashes they are "game" to be poked fun at, unfortunately. Also unfortunately, as blacks and hispanics have learned about America, one of the main ways to gain respect is through opposing disrespect. This film goes to show that "you're accepted, but not respected". Of course you'll be villainized and discriminated against once you stand up for yourself but at least you'll have your dignity. If this film came out in Asia starring an asian actor as the lead saving a community of white American "immigrant" with gang issues (along with the lead blurting anti-white slurs), I wonder what it's reception would be like. This is the last strand of condescending pride for white people who are racist. They know they can not make a film about blacks or hispanics without repercussions so they make a film about Asians. it’s bullshit to demean anyone, but the reality is since traditionally in America there have been fewer Asian uprisings/backlashes they are “game” to be poked fun at, unfortunately. Also unfortunately, as blacks and hispanics have learned about America, one of the main ways to gain respect is through opposing disrespect. This film goes to show that “you’re accepted, but not respected”. Of course you’ll be villainized and discriminated against once you stand up for yourself but at least you’ll have your dignity. If this film came out in Asia starring an asian actor as the lead saving a community of white American “immigrant” with gang issues (along with the lead blurting anti-white slurs), I wonder what it’s reception would be like.

]]> By: noname http://blog.spout.com/2008/12/18/gran-torino-review/#comment-118951 noname Tue, 30 Dec 2008 05:28:20 +0000 http://blog.spout.com/?p=8420#comment-118951 I saw the movie. This is the most insulting movie to asians. It makes asians seem like idiots unwilling to stick up for themselves and tell Clint that he shouldn’t be saying derogatory comments about their race. They made asians seem okay with his comments. wow! I was expecting Clint to change as he grew fond of the kid but right till the end of the movie he had derogatory nicknames for his asian teen friend. Eastwood’s turned senile. I would never expect him to make a movie so insulting to EVERY ethnicity out there….most of the insults directed towards asians. I can’t believe so many viewers and people in the entertainment industry don’t see this. The actors who did this movie are insulting their own race. Latins vs. asians…asians vs. latins…blacks vs. whites….whites vs blacks…..etc. etc. A lot of asians I know are offended by this movie. It ain’t right. Pathetic. RIP Eastwood. I saw the movie. This is the most insulting movie to asians. It makes asians seem like idiots unwilling to stick up for themselves and tell Clint that he shouldn’t be saying derogatory comments about their race. They made asians seem okay with his comments. wow!

I was expecting Clint to change as he grew fond of the kid but right till the end of the movie he had derogatory nicknames for his asian teen friend.

Eastwood’s turned senile. I would never expect him to make a movie so insulting to EVERY ethnicity out there….most of the insults directed towards asians.

I can’t believe so many viewers and people in the entertainment industry don’t see this. The actors who did this movie are insulting their own race. Latins vs. asians…asians vs. latins…blacks vs. whites….whites vs blacks…..etc. etc.

A lot of asians I know are offended by this movie. It ain’t right.

Pathetic. RIP Eastwood.

]]> By: Branden http://blog.spout.com/2008/12/18/gran-torino-review/#comment-118582 Branden Thu, 18 Dec 2008 21:17:54 +0000 http://blog.spout.com/?p=8420#comment-118582 I saw "Gran Torino" earlier this week. People were very lukewarm about it. I enjoyed this film. Is it the best movie of 2008? No. I have a lot of fun with this film. Clint Eastwood playing a racist. Classic. I saw “Gran Torino” earlier this week. People were very lukewarm about it. I enjoyed this film. Is it the best movie of 2008? No.

I have a lot of fun with this film. Clint Eastwood playing a racist. Classic.

]]> By: musichyper http://blog.spout.com/2008/12/18/gran-torino-review/#comment-118578 musichyper Thu, 18 Dec 2008 16:37:26 +0000 http://blog.spout.com/?p=8420#comment-118578 I've been hyping a lot of film lately and this one deserves some attention. For being as old as Eastwood is, not only is he a great director, but he can still play the tough guy and not look like he's going to break a hip. I Hyped Gran Torino on Everhype and gave it 97% which I think is fairly accurate. http://www.everhype.com/hyper/thebitch?X=M851 I wouldn’t mind getting some opinions on it . If you get on there, rate me a 5 & request friendship. I’ve been hyping a lot of film lately and this one deserves some attention.

For being as old as Eastwood is, not only is he a great director, but he can still play the tough guy and not look like he’s going to break a hip.

I Hyped Gran Torino on Everhype and gave it 97% which I think is fairly accurate.

http://www.everhype.com/hyper/thebitch?X=M851

I wouldn’t mind getting some opinions on it . If you get on there, rate me a 5 & request friendship.

]]> By: Christopher Campbell http://blog.spout.com/2008/12/18/gran-torino-review/#comment-118571 Christopher Campbell Thu, 18 Dec 2008 14:42:46 +0000 http://blog.spout.com/?p=8420#comment-118571 If you want to watch a good movie about a cranky old white man and his relationship with the ethnic people who've invaded his turf, check out Ramin Bahrani's latest, "Goodbye Solo," which comes out in March. I don't know if you've seen it, Karina, but this is a recommendation to the readers of this review, too. There's none of that contrived race relations crap (beloved bigot who really has a good heart kind of thing) that you get from a mainstream film like Gran Torino (which I haven't seen). It's also not your typical interracial buddy movie. If you want to watch a good movie about a cranky old white man and his relationship with the ethnic people who’ve invaded his turf, check out Ramin Bahrani’s latest, “Goodbye Solo,” which comes out in March. I don’t know if you’ve seen it, Karina, but this is a recommendation to the readers of this review, too. There’s none of that contrived race relations crap (beloved bigot who really has a good heart kind of thing) that you get from a mainstream film like Gran Torino (which I haven’t seen). It’s also not your typical interracial buddy movie.

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