Movie Talk Posts
Alex - wrote on 2011-09-20 22:57
I think that Gran Torino kind of sucked, but that is just my opinion. Here is my review. Gran Torino (2008)Clint, you can't sing, and your cast can't act!1.5/4 starsOne of the worst acted movies I saw from 2008. Clint Eastwood must have told his fellow cast member's to not act, to make him stand out more. Why were they so baaad at acting. Wow.
The plot is pretty standard, predictable and not really worth a damn. The only character I cared about was Clint Eastwood and the girl that really rescues his soul. Still, I knew the beginning, middle, end and I even knew how it was going to be told.
The only good quality in this film was the direction, which Eastwood never disappoints. He is a very creative director and I do enjoy his style.
Still, I would rather see Clint's last role in a western, in which he kicks serious but. This was his second best movie of the year with Changeling far surpassing it. What dropped it from 2 to 1.5 was his horrible singing at the end.view review +I wouldn't say that Eastwood is an amazing director, but once in a while he has some great ones. If he can get this one right as a period piece and take some good chances, it could be a great movie.
Chris Kavan - wrote on 2011-09-20 10:18
The only film I think Eastwood has stumbled on was Hereafter, otherwise he has an impressive body of work, and I think J. Edgar looks to be a top contender at the Oscars. It's still early, for sure, but considering how little Oscar buzz there is for films thus far, I think it's a pretty good bet.
LeeAnn M. - wrote on 2011-09-20 07:39
I agree completely. However, having Clint Eastwood behind the camera is no shoe-in for an Oscar. Grand Torino was largely overlooked. The film is not going to be paraded on the Oscar march, but instead premiere at the American Film Institute just six days before the US release date. I want this film to do well, and I believe it will at the box office. Hopefully the Oscar Powers-that-be will drop whatever disdain they have for Eastwood and judge the movie on the talent shown on the screen.
Alex - wrote on 2011-09-19 22:38
I just saw the trailer. Should be a for sure lock for best picture nomination. Should have a good chance to win too. Looks awesome.
