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2009 Certificate 15
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Walt Kowalski, an iron-willed veteran living in a changing world, who is forced by his immigrant neighbors to confront his own long-held prejudices. The people he once called his neighbors have all moved or passed away, replaced by Hmong immigrants, from Southeast Asia, he despises. Resentful of virtually everything and .. Read more

Starring Clint Eastwood, Christopher Carley, Bee Vang, Brian Haley
Director Clint Eastwood
Genres Audio Descriptive, Drama

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Gran Torino

Walt Kowalski, an iron-willed veteran living in a changing world, who is forced by his immigrant neighbors to confront his own long-held prejudices. The people he once called his neighbors have all moved or passed away, replaced by Hmong immigrants, from Southeast Asia, he despises. Resentful of virtually everything and everyone he sees, Walt is just waiting out the rest of his life, until the night his teenage neighbor Thao tries to steal his prized '72 Gran Torino, under pressure from Hmong gang-bangers. But Walt stands in the way of both the heist and the gang, making him the reluctant hero of the neighborhood-especially to Thao's mother and older sister, Sue, who insist that Thao work for Walt as a way to make amends. Though he initially wants nothing to do with these people, Walt eventually gives in and puts the boy to work, setting into motion an unlikely friendship that will change both their lives.

Starring Clint Eastwood, Christopher Carley, Bee Vang, Brian Haley, Geraldine Hughes, Dreama Walker, Brian Howe, John Carroll Lynch, William Hill, Ahney Her
Director Clint Eastwood
Studio WARNER HOME VIDEO
Run time DVD: 1 hr 56 mins
Blu-ray: 1 hr 52 mins
Certificate Certificate 15
Collections 100 Most Wanted, UK top 50 weekly chart
Genres Audio Descriptive, Drama
Language DVD: English, English Audio Description
Blu-ray: English
Released DVD: 29 Jun 2009
Blu-ray: 29 Jun 2009
Production year: 2009
Format DVD

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  • 4 stars out of

    When Eastwoods follow-up to Changeling was announced in May, he quickly refuted rumours that he was making,... read more on Time Out

    • Geoff Andrew, 
    • Time Out
    • Posted 10 Dec 2008

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    Rated - 5 stars [Highly rated reviewer]

    Clint's last as an actor?

    This is billed as Clint's last outing in front of the camera and if it is, then it's a great swansong. Admittedly i'm a huge Eastwood fan, so this might not be for everyone but if you liked Dirty Harry, Unforgiven and Heartbreak Ridge then you'll like enjoy this and his character will ring some bells.

    A brief plot summary: recently widowed, Walt Kowalski (Mr Eastwood) has to adjust to life without his wife who, i'd imagine, kept his vulture kids from the door and his racist views in check. The latter come to the fore when a gang of hmong (oriental immigrants) harass his neighbours but make the mistake of encroaching on his lawn. Without giving much away, the plot (grumpy old man takes lonesome teenage outcast under his wing) treads familiar territory but Eastwoods screen prescence raises the standard a couple of notches. Some of his lines are deliberately hilarious and the banter he strikes up with his young hmong neighbours is a joy. The irony of his initial hatred (of immigrants) due to his surname isn't lost, but isn't shoved down your throat either.

    To sum up, if you're an Eastwood fan then you'll love this movie. If not, you'll probably still enjoy his performance.

    • gyl
      • gyl from Paisley
      • Posted 14 Feb 2009 12:09

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  • 9 out of 10 people found this review helpful

    Rated - 5 stars

    Gran Torino

    Just Brilliant!!!!!!!!!!!!

      • Starfish78 from Bristol
      • Posted 30 Apr 2009 11:02

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