Clint Eastwood's "Gran Torino".

[MuniAddict]

Just came back from seeing his new film "Gran Torino (http://www.moviefone.com/movie/gran-torino/33336/video/gran-torino-trailer-no-1/2310726)". One of the best films I've seen in a long time and possibly Eastwood's greatest performance! Great Movie! I could hear people actually sniffling and crying at the end. I was surprised by a tear running down my own cheek! 5 Stars. (Highest rating) :D

[maestro8]

I went to lunch at Taverna Bistro in downtown Sunnyvale today. One of the best tostadas I've had in a long time and possibly their best dish! Great restaurant! I could hear people burping and farting after their meals. I was surprised by a pinto bean running down my own shirt! 5 stars. :D

[MuniAddict]

I went to lunch at Taverna Bistro in downtown Sunnyvale today. One of the best tostadas I've had in a long time and possibly their best dish! Great restaurant! I could hear people burping and farting after their meals. I was surprised by a pinto bean running down my own shirt! 5 stars. :DI thought that was you, so I snapped a shot. I guess you were still hungry after your 8th tostada! Btw, have you lost weight? :p

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[Jerrick]

I cant wait to see it. I also want to see Watchmen, Wolverine, Bloody Valentine 3-d, The Undead, Taken, and there was a preview when I went saw the Day the Earth Stood Still that showed a monk type guy in his lookout tower/house ontop of a mountain, and then he see a huge wave start to wash over the mountain range. Looked sweet.

[MuniAddict]

I cant wait to see it. I also want to see Watchmen, Wolverine, Bloody Valentine 3-d, The Undead, Taken, and there was a preview when I went saw the Day the Earth Stood Still that showed a monk type guy in his lookout tower/house ontop of a mountain, and then he see a huge wave start to wash over the mountain range. Looked sweet.Yeah I also want to see a lot of those plus the new Star Trek! The difference, though, between all those and Gran Torino, is the latter has no special effects; the strength of the film comes from great acting, direction and writing. :) If you strip away the special effects from a lot of big budget films, you don't have much left. Or another way I'd say it is, special effects should only compliment the film and be there for a reason, not to be the main reason to see the film, or overshadow the storyline or characters. But when I first saw Star Wars in 1977, I was awestruck with the special effects! But the story and characters are what I remember most.

[johnfoss]

The difference, though, between all those and Gran Torino, is the latter has no special effects; the strength of the film comes from great acting, direction and writing. :) That is true for all great films, even the ones with special effects in them.

I definitely want to see Gran Torino. Day the Earth Stood Still, on the other hand, was totally skippable. Take the special effects out of that one and there'd be almost nothing left. :(

[BillyTheMountain]

That is true for all great films, even the ones with special effects in them.

I definitely want to see Gran Torino. Day the Earth Stood Still, on the other hand, was totally skippable. Take the special effects out of that one and there'd be almost nothing left. :(

Actually, film critics unanimously agree that the greatest films are great because of the special effects, and that acting or directing contribute negligibly [this message brought to you courtesy of the Organization of Special F/X Creators].

[MuniAddict]

Actually, film critics unanimously agree that the greatest films are great because of the special effects, and that acting or directing contribute negligibly [this message brought to you courtesy of the Organization of Special F/X Creators].Yeah, I especially loved the use of the giant Godzilla monster, and of course the gratuitous slasher scene in Citizen Kane! Would have been totally forgettable with it!:rolleyes:

[critter]

]Don't see it here. You got an early showing?

. Day the Earth Stood Still, on the other hand, was totally skippable. :(

I really liked the 1st one so I doubt I will like the new one.
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[MuniAddict]

]Don't see it here. You got an early showing?



I really liked the 1st one so I doubt I will like the new one.
Yep, absolute classic. I grew up with these films. Another that is seared into memory is this one: There was a remake in 1986, but it paled in comparison to the original, as most remakes do.

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[UniBrier]

Just came back from seeing the new film "Marley and Me". One of the best films I've seen in a long time and possibly a dog's greatest performance (actually 22 dogs I hear)! Great Movie! I could hear people actually sniffling and crying at the end. I was surprised by a tear running down my own cheek! 5 Stars. (Highest rating, if you're a dog owner who's ever had a dog from puppy to the end, and didn't cry, you're not a dog lover.)

I need to see GT also.

[BillyTheMountain]

Just came back from seeing the new film "Marley and Me". One of the best films I've seen in a long time and possibly a dog's greatest performance (actually 22 dogs I hear)! Great Movie! I could hear people actually sniffling and crying at the end. I was surprised by a tear running down my own cheek! 5 Stars. (Highest rating, if you're a dog owner who's ever had a dog from puppy to the end, and didn't cry, you're not a dog lover.)

I need to see GT also.

Steve,

You are now a scientist.

Scientists have discovered, through using sentimental dog movies, that many so-called dog lovers are not truly dog lovers after all!

Happy New Year!

[johnfoss]

Steve,

You are now a scientist. He left out the part about plagarism. But you are no BillyTheMountain. You didn't distort his message at all!

[JJuggle]

We went and saw Gran Torino this weekend. While acknowledging Eastwood's powerful performance and a great and moving story, I have to say that I was left with a bit of an empty feeling at the end.

There were two problems for me. The first was that Eastwood just seems to be the wrong vehicle for the message of the this movie. And this is not to say that he can't be more than a tough guy hero I just don't think he worked in this role.

The other thing that bothered me is that we are presented with a set of characters, Eastwood and his neighbors, whose characters are developed and who undergo change and growth. While at the same time there are peripheral characters like Eastwood's family who are presented as caricatures and foils to his fully developed character. But I found their presentation as two dimensional people too stark. It added an unreal feeling to the film.

[critter]

Yep, absolute classic. I grew up with these films. Another that is seared into memory is this one: There was a remake in 1986, but it paled in comparison to the original, as most remakes do.
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They haven't done a remake of the ''Forbidden Planet'' yet. Bring back Robbie the Robot!


Gran Torino is good. But better than Outlaw Jose Wells or Dirty Harry? mmm...

Slum Dog Millionare is very good.

[critter]

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This movie used words for the 1st time that astronauts and other space dudes still use today. forbidden

sorry if I stray from thread topic.

[MuniAddict]

We went and saw Gran Torino this weekend. While acknowledging Eastwood's powerful performance and a great and moving story, I have to say that I was left with a bit of an empty feeling at the end.

There were two problems for me. The first was that Eastwood just seems to be the wrong vehicle for the message of the this movie. And this is not to say that he can't be more than a tough guy hero I just don't think he worked in this role.

The other thing that bothered me is that we are presented with a set of characters, Eastwood and his neighbors, whose characters are developed and who undergo change and growth. While at the same time there are peripheral characters like Eastwood's family who are presented as caricatures and foils to his fully developed character. But I found their presentation as two dimensional people too stark. It added an unreal feeling to the film.Yeah I think either Bobcat Goldthwait or even Gilbert Gottfried would have been better! :rolleyes:;)

Haha, but I think Eastwood was awesome and he should make one more Dirty Harry! :cool:

[ThisGuyIKnow]

I saw it the weekend before last and I certainly don't feel it was robbed by the Academy not getting any nominations.

I've seen pretty much every Oscar nominated film this year and I'm rooting for Slumdog Millionaire

[MuniAddict]

If Mickey Rourke (http://www.theinsider.com/news/1570150_Mickey_Rourke_Tickled_Pink_About_First_Oscar_Nod)doesn't win best actor, there's no justice!

[ThisGuyIKnow]

If Mickey Rourke (http://www.theinsider.com/news/1570150_Mickey_Rourke_Tickled_Pink_About_First_Oscar_Nod)doesn't win best actor, there's no justice!

Except many voters never actually see the movie and many may not see The Wrestler because they were so put off by the Squeemishness of Aronofsky's earlier films (or boringness in case of The Fountain) The Wrestler is definitely one of better films of the year.

[JJuggle]

Yeah I think either Bobcat Goldthwait or even Gilbert Gottfried would have been better! :rolleyes:;)
I was thinking more along the lines of someone age appropriate like Jerry Stiller.

Haha, but I think Eastwood was awesome and he should make one more Dirty Harry! :cool:
Yeah, maybe, Milk of Magnumnesia, Sudden Infarct, The Soon to Be Dead Pool, or The Cutlet (With a Side of Mashed and Peas).

[Jerrick]

Saw this movie a few days ago. Gooks and spooks!

I loved it.

[MuniAddict]

I was thinking more along the lines of someone age appropriate like Jerry Stiller.Yeah, and instead of a gun he could just cram a "festivus pole" (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQFLqMyo0fo) up the bad guy's ......! :p

[ThisGuyIKnow]

I was thinking more along the lines of someone age appropriate like Jerry Stiller.


Jerry Stiller is only 3 years older than Clint

[MuniAddict]

Jerry Stiller is only 3 years older than ClintYeah, and Clint still kicks ass! And somehow I just can't envision Stiller saying... (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4REtWGGsflw)

[JJuggle]

Jerry Stiller is only 3 years older than Clint
That was my point. He's the right cohort, just the wrong genre.

[MuniAddict]

Seriously, I could maybe see Robert Duval in the role, but it's a moot point; Eastwood was great in it and owned, not to mention directed it, as he has for so many of his greatest films. :cool:

[ThisGuyIKnow]

The funny thing is Clint seemed older in person when I worked with him Changling then he did in Gran Torino.

[samsta002]

I saw the movie with some mates. Thought it was really, really good. Best movie in a while.

[jagur]

"oh a wasp nest?, I'm sure we could handle that"

[poofengle]

I disliked this movie. It was much too politically correct.



(if you've seen the movie, you'll know I'm kidding lol, it was an amazing movie)

[Tyler_N]

I disliked this movie. It was much too politically correct.



(if you've seen the movie, you'll know I'm kidding lol, it was an amazing movie)

While reading your post, I was thinking to myself "WTF, That movie was amazing," Then i read the rest.

[jagur]

I disliked this movie. It was much too politically correct

toad+yum yum= TLF

[Jerrick]

Id make yum yum my dragon woman.

[dondi]

This movie had a moral story and a religious one too.
If u r catholic this movie should be shown at mass,conformation, baptism.
Pray the Rosary

[JJtheunicycle]

This movie had a moral story and a religious one too.
If u r catholic this movie should be shown at miass,conforgation, japtism.
Pray the Rosary

Did...did you really just do that?

ANYWAY, I really liked it, I saw it with my mom and we both thought it was great.
Yes I go to the movies with my mommy.

[ThisGuyIKnow]

I was waiting for someone to respond to that.

Dondi's posts are always a little bit ridiculous, at least the ones in JC

[peleschramm]

I liked the end (Clint's plan). That's one of the ways I would prefer to go out. Truly brilliant. I think it is a good display of logical morals/philosophy as opposed to natural human reaction, and how we must think things through before we do them, and make sure we are doing what is morally right as opposed to what our natural, selfish, illogical nature wants us to do.

[JJuggle]

Except many voters never actually see the movie and many may not see The Wrestler because they were so put off by the Squeemishness of Aronofsky's earlier films (or boringness in case of The Fountain) The Wrestler is definitely one of better films of the year.
I must say that Terry is probably right about this one. The Wrestler was brilliant. Mickey Rourke was fantastic as was Marissa Tomei. What was exceptional about this film is that it takes what is rather a tired convention, the lonely has-been looking for love and redemption, and made it absolutely fresh, moving, and completely engaging. I loved Milk and Sean Penn's performance but Rourke's in The Wrestler may actually have him beat.

I didn't think of the popcorn scene in Diner once while watching this movie. Only before and after.