Clint Eastwood is amazing. When he was a young man, playing Rowdy Yates on the tv show "Rawhide," I thought he was sissy looking. But now that he's an old codger, stooped and gnarled and wrinkly, I think he's a pure wonderment. Sort of the same way I feel about Sean Connery. Some men just don't look good till they get ripe. Women, on the other hand...but I digress.
Last night, Vann and I went to see "Gran Torino," the first time we've been to a movie since last October. It was a good choice, "Gran Torino," one that we almost didn't make. First we were going to see "Frost/Nixon," then we decided we'd see "Taken" instead. Then Vann saw the ad for the Eastwood movie, and that was it.
Eastwood did an astounding job, playing an old racist retired auto worker and Korean War vet who has just lost his wife. He lives in a crumbling Michigan neighborhood that has over the years become filled with ethnic people. His next door neighbors are a large Hmong family.
I said that Eastwood's character is a racist, which is putting it mildly. Think Archie Bunker to the nth power. But somehow you know there's goodness in this old grunt's heart. And that's all I'm going to tell you. Go see the move, and take along a box of tissues for the ending. The cast of Hmong people do a great job too, especially the young people who play Sue and Tao (Toad).
Now I have to go have my second cup of coffee and get ready for church. Y'all have a wonderful Sunday
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On 02/15/2009, Joanne said ...
I always thought Clint E. was a throb.
On 02/15/2009, Joanne said ...
I always thought Clint E. was a throb.
On 02/15/2009, Nicole said ...
My husband and I always try to see the latest movies, and of all the ones we have seen in the past few months, Gran Torino was my favorite. I kept trying not to laugh at the inappropriate things he said, but it was impossible, he was so outrageous. Can you imagine how fun it must have been for Clint to play that part? You could tell he was so into it. I loved the scenes with his annoying family where he would just grit his teeth and growl. You know he lives in my neck of the woods? I see him out and about every now and then in Carmel. Another movie that was terrific was Revolutionary Road. Depressing theme but wonderful performances by DeCaprio and Winslet.
On 02/15/2009, Rian said ...
Just look at that flat stomach and manly physique!
On 02/15/2009, Barbara Anne said ...
Yep, I can still admire that kind of scenery and I'm right there with you with Sean and Clint!
Glad you had a lovely Valentine's date with your Valentine!
Hugs!
On 02/15/2009, Perry said ...
Sounds like a movie I would like. I have always liked Clint Eastwood, remember his monkey movies? lol, I thought they were great.
On 02/16/2009, red tin heart said ...
Susan, great review..I want to see that movie.
I wanted to thank you for the comments you have left. It meant a lot to me.
I am having a give-a-way I hope you have a chance to stop by.
Love Nita
On 02/16/2009, Patti Koosed said ...
We saw the movie the day it came out. My husband love Clint. Excellent Movie. Lots of life lessons in there.
Glad you had a good date with a good guy.
Hugs and God Bless You
Patti
On 02/16/2009, Andy said ...
Sounds like you had a great Valentines Day. I can't wait until next weekend. Steve and I are going to go to see this movie if it is still playing. I will be 43! Can you believe it??
On 02/16/2009, Debbie said ...
I wish someone had told me to take a hankie before I went. Great movie...what husband doesn't like Clint?
On 02/16/2009, Susan Ramey Cleveland said ...
That's my daughter up there (Andy) that says she'll be 43. Don't believe her. That's how old I'm supposed to be.
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