Gran Torino

Another leisurely trip to the afflictions of old age and the desires of youth, and after "Million Dollar Baby," another demonstration of Eastwood's mastery. To obtain several excellent refutations of clichés, even while showing himself as the hero of the year, Clint once again defies cinematography according to his own principles. 90% and an unstoppable finish after them. (03/03/2009)

Clint's Farewell, or Empties by the American badass. The film has a tendency to slide into cliché and calculation, but the character of a grumpy old man who finds redemption (?) in his old age has the kind of gradation that will make you swallow the two hours of mentoring and lamenting the good old days to the max. Objectively, there are many things that could be criticized about it, but subjectively, it affected me so much that I don't want to have any reservations regarding it. (15/05/2009)

I've never liked Clint Eastwood, I don't even know why, probably because of his universal tough guy look,but Gran Torino really got me. The story of an old war veteran and an insufferable grouch all rolled into one, whose life takes a visceral turn towards the end, really intrigued me. The film mixes both dramatic and comedic elements and uses them effectively. At first glance, it is a serious drama set in an inhospitable place filled with hatred, but on the other hand, it opens up a warm line with a lighter course. Eastwood is a badass in every way, I have to admit, without disliking him. In short, a raw film that deals with many problems of today's world (racism, loneliness, family, relationships, ...). (27/06/2013)

After several times, it really doesn't work anymore. Eastwood dusts off his proven plot concept, which remains completely identical with minor modifications. Only this time, instead of an emancipated boxer, he threw in an old good-hearted grump. The melancholic music, minimalist direction, and emotionally packed moments are there, including the interesting finale. I didn’t pay much attention to the several storylines running alongside the main plot. Eastwood is capable, but instead of taking turns in an effective loop he knows what to do, he just drives straight ahead like a heavyweight truck. Some people are pulled along with him, some manage to avoid him, but having three attempts to escape is a somewhat bigger luxury than would be appropriate. (09/05/2009)

This really swept me away. The entire film flows with the same melancholic mood, regardless of whether they are exchanging bullets or sarcastic wisecracks. Gran Torino drives straight to a clear ending, but that’s one of its strengths. Really, a surprising twist wouldn’t be fitting, everything ends the way it should. And the end credits have a wonderful song with a powerful effect that multiplies the emotions of the film as a whole. For me, one of the year’s best films. (27/12/2008)