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Non-Wargaming Discussion => Chat & News => Topic started by: Megamatman on 11 March 2010, 08:55:37 PM

Title: Gran Torino?
Post by: Megamatman on 11 March 2010, 08:55:37 PM
I'm thinking of watching Gran Torino on Sky Movies tonight...... is it any good?

It has a 72 on Meta Critic http://www.metacritic.com/film/titles/grantorino (http://www.metacritic.com/film/titles/grantorino).
Title: Re: Gran Torino?
Post by: Megamatman on 11 March 2010, 10:53:15 PM
It was an excellect movie. I highly recommend.
Title: Re: Gran Torino?
Post by: Leon on 11 March 2010, 11:58:51 PM
It's on Sky Premiere this week isn't it?  I was gonna watch it if I got chance.  I'll have to Sky+ it for tomorrow night.
Title: Re: Gran Torino?
Post by: nikharwood on 12 March 2010, 12:49:36 AM
Yes - it has been: watched it Tues night - really impressed [contrary to expectation really]: Clint has cast himself [in *his* movie] as an [initially at least] unsympathetic racist & bigoted character...it's nicely shot & paced with some decent humour & compassion - and a great ending. Definitely worth watching...

...distinct lack of hot chicks though  ;)
Title: Re: Gran Torino?
Post by: Leon on 12 March 2010, 01:16:34 AM
Is Clint essentially playing himself again?  His last x films have been the same character, same voice, same personality.  Hey if it works for him fine, but at least challenge yourself.
Title: Re: Gran Torino?
Post by: nikharwood on 12 March 2010, 07:43:46 AM
Kind of I suppose...but why break the habit of a lifetime?!
Title: Re: Gran Torino?
Post by: Ben Waterhouse on 12 March 2010, 10:47:08 AM
I liked it. Has Clint being usual 'ornery salty dog, an interesting spin on US gang culture, and very funny in places.