At age 78, directing and appearing in what he says might be his last starring role, Clint Eastwood captured the top U.S. movie box office position with the release of his new film, Gran Torino. The film led the pack by selling $29 million worth of tickets in its first weekend of wide release.
It’s a superb film, well deserving of the audience appeal it has shown so far. The Christian theme of redemption is strong throughout, and the film strongly expresses positive values without ever become maudlin or preachy. It is the best thing Eastwood has done in many years.
I will publish a review of it shortly. In the meantime, I recommend that you go and see it and post your opinions in our comments section.
—S. T. Karnick
I agree that the performance of the actor playing Thao was relatively uninspired, but the woman playing his sister did and excellent job, as did many of the minor players, including the protagonist’s various buddies, who were quite real and amusing.
Clint was very good, but he could have done a better job with the supporting cast. The other performances were just not up to par. Overall a very good movie that could have been great.