GRAN TORINO CLINT EASTWOOD (The man is still great) loved this movie..
Curmudgeonly Korean War veteran Walt Kowalski (Clint Eastwood), (who also directs) must confront his Hmong immigrant neighbors -- and his own long-held prejudices -- when the family's teenage son, Thao (Bee Vang), tries to steal Walt's beloved 1972 Gran Torino. Walt soon assumes the unlikely role of guardian angel to young Thao and his sister Sue (Ahney Her), both of whom are vulnerable to local gang influences.
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Gran Torino..!!(Eastwood Stars Directs)
Gran Torino..!!(Eastwood Stars Directs)
ALOHA!!
MOTTO TO LIVE BY:
"Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, champagne in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming.
WOO HOO!!, what a ride!!!"
MOTTO TO LIVE BY:
"Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, champagne in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming.
WOO HOO!!, what a ride!!!"
Gran Torino..!!(Eastwood Stars Directs)
I picked up the DVD but haven't watched it yet. Everyone that I've talked to say they loved it.
Gran Torino..!!(Eastwood Stars Directs)
CARLA;1223798 wrote: GRAN TORINO CLINT EASTWOOD (The man is still great) loved this movie..
Curmudgeonly Korean War veteran Walt Kowalski (Clint Eastwood), (who also directs) must confront his Hmong immigrant neighbors -- and his own long-held prejudices -- when the family's teenage son, Thao (Bee Vang), tries to steal Walt's beloved 1972 Gran Torino. Walt soon assumes the unlikely role of guardian angel to young Thao and his sister Sue (Ahney Her), both of whom are vulnerable to local gang influences.
How did you feel about his "racist" remarks ?
Did you think he was racist or just a curmudgeon ?
Is it possible to speak the way he speaks and not be racist ?
Curmudgeonly Korean War veteran Walt Kowalski (Clint Eastwood), (who also directs) must confront his Hmong immigrant neighbors -- and his own long-held prejudices -- when the family's teenage son, Thao (Bee Vang), tries to steal Walt's beloved 1972 Gran Torino. Walt soon assumes the unlikely role of guardian angel to young Thao and his sister Sue (Ahney Her), both of whom are vulnerable to local gang influences.
How did you feel about his "racist" remarks ?
Did you think he was racist or just a curmudgeon ?
Is it possible to speak the way he speaks and not be racist ?
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Gran Torino..!!(Eastwood Stars Directs)
cool film loved it
"To be foolish and to recognize that one is foolish, is better than to be foolish and imagine that one is wise."
Gran Torino..!!(Eastwood Stars Directs)
How did you feel about his "racist" remarks ?
That is what his character is a "Racist War Vet".
Did you think he was racist or just a curmudgeon ?
Both
Is it possible to speak the way he speaks and not be racist ?
I think part of it was shock at what he was saying, and who he was saying it to. Clint still has the acting skills to be terrifying and likable at the same time. He plays Walt’s as a likable hero despite being a cranky racist who doesn’t know any better.
That is what his character is a "Racist War Vet".
Did you think he was racist or just a curmudgeon ?
Both
Is it possible to speak the way he speaks and not be racist ?
I think part of it was shock at what he was saying, and who he was saying it to. Clint still has the acting skills to be terrifying and likable at the same time. He plays Walt’s as a likable hero despite being a cranky racist who doesn’t know any better.
ALOHA!!
MOTTO TO LIVE BY:
"Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, champagne in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming.
WOO HOO!!, what a ride!!!"
MOTTO TO LIVE BY:
"Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, champagne in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming.
WOO HOO!!, what a ride!!!"
Gran Torino..!!(Eastwood Stars Directs)
I wasnt offended by his remarks. I thought he was able to say what he said and pass it off as old school with a side of non political correctness.
I AM AWESOME MAN
Gran Torino..!!(Eastwood Stars Directs)
Nomad;1223819 wrote: How did you feel about his "racist" remarks ?
Did you think he was racist or just a curmudgeon ?
Is it possible to speak the way he speaks and not be racist ?
The story wouldn't have worked without them
Did you think he was racist or just a curmudgeon ?
Is it possible to speak the way he speaks and not be racist ?
The story wouldn't have worked without them
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Gran Torino..!!(Eastwood Stars Directs)
Nomad;1223819 wrote: How did you feel about his "racist" remarks ?
Did you think he was racist or just a curmudgeon ?
Is it possible to speak the way he speaks and not be racist ?
Depends how you look at it. On the one hand it is acceptable and part of social interaction to make fun of the differences between people in a way that isn't seen as racist-be it calling someone ginger because they have red hair, paddy because they are irish yank because they are American bring the phrase don't mention the war because they are german (I have german friends who "get" the joke and don't find it offensive) we call the french frogs the spanish dagoes the italians wops and they are equally capable of taking the **** out of us and do o on a regular basis. In the right circumstances it's not offensive and highlights the differences that make people and nations unique. In the wrong circumstances it starts a fight. In the wrong circumstances it's racist in others it's affectionate or just funny.
You notice his neighbours give back in kind as good a they get. remember the bit where he tells them to keep their hands off his dog and she tells him they only eat cats.
I think there are some people who decide there could be offence when there isn't any and actually create problems. My wife was a teacher in London in the eighties when some genius decided that blackboards could no longer be called blackboards but had to be referred to as chalkboards. It was ridiculous -you don't get black coffee in the likes of starbucks it's cafe american (don't ask me why).
Some people just can't tell the difference between a leg pull and an insult. between badinage and provocation and are too quick to look for insult.
I think we're a poorer society when we can't enjoy the differences in people.
Did you think he was racist or just a curmudgeon ?
Is it possible to speak the way he speaks and not be racist ?
Depends how you look at it. On the one hand it is acceptable and part of social interaction to make fun of the differences between people in a way that isn't seen as racist-be it calling someone ginger because they have red hair, paddy because they are irish yank because they are American bring the phrase don't mention the war because they are german (I have german friends who "get" the joke and don't find it offensive) we call the french frogs the spanish dagoes the italians wops and they are equally capable of taking the **** out of us and do o on a regular basis. In the right circumstances it's not offensive and highlights the differences that make people and nations unique. In the wrong circumstances it starts a fight. In the wrong circumstances it's racist in others it's affectionate or just funny.
You notice his neighbours give back in kind as good a they get. remember the bit where he tells them to keep their hands off his dog and she tells him they only eat cats.
I think there are some people who decide there could be offence when there isn't any and actually create problems. My wife was a teacher in London in the eighties when some genius decided that blackboards could no longer be called blackboards but had to be referred to as chalkboards. It was ridiculous -you don't get black coffee in the likes of starbucks it's cafe american (don't ask me why).
Some people just can't tell the difference between a leg pull and an insult. between badinage and provocation and are too quick to look for insult.
I think we're a poorer society when we can't enjoy the differences in people.
Gran Torino..!!(Eastwood Stars Directs)
CARLA;1223798 wrote: GRAN TORINO CLINT EASTWOOD (The man is still great) loved this movie..
Curmudgeonly Korean War veteran Walt Kowalski (Clint Eastwood), (who also directs) must confront his Hmong immigrant neighbors -- and his own long-held prejudices -- when the family's teenage son, Thao (Bee Vang), tries to steal Walt's beloved 1972 Gran Torino. Walt soon assumes the unlikely role of guardian angel to young Thao and his sister Sue (Ahney Her), both of whom are vulnerable to local gang influences.
I thought that this was one of the best movies I have seen in a long time.
Curmudgeonly Korean War veteran Walt Kowalski (Clint Eastwood), (who also directs) must confront his Hmong immigrant neighbors -- and his own long-held prejudices -- when the family's teenage son, Thao (Bee Vang), tries to steal Walt's beloved 1972 Gran Torino. Walt soon assumes the unlikely role of guardian angel to young Thao and his sister Sue (Ahney Her), both of whom are vulnerable to local gang influences.
I thought that this was one of the best movies I have seen in a long time.
Gran Torino..!!(Eastwood Stars Directs)
mikeinie;1223958 wrote: I thought that this was one of the best movies I have seen in a long time.
We can agree on this. I'm a movie buff. I watch many movies each week. And I see so many that are poorly done, make no sense, lousy camera work or a good story ruined by poor, nobody actors. It's becoming rare to see a well put together and done, film.
We can agree on this. I'm a movie buff. I watch many movies each week. And I see so many that are poorly done, make no sense, lousy camera work or a good story ruined by poor, nobody actors. It's becoming rare to see a well put together and done, film.