The preview for Gran Torino didn't overly impress me. The only reason I rushed to see it opening day was its astronomical IMDb rating - 8.4 and currently #142 all-time. Turns out my instinct was right and I should have just waited for the DVD. It's a good show, but it can't even smell the ballpark of great. Eastwood growls and barks for two hours as only he can. The rest of the acting ranges from passable to laughable. The story is descent but the script is weak. I will give props to Ahney Her who plays the daughter of the family next door. It was her film debut and she gives a solid performance.
Not a bad movie, but if anything other than Clint gets nominated I'll be surprised. And I won't lose any sleep if he doesn't.
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