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Gran Torino (2009) scores a combined 3.40 out of 4 stars for Apollo Guide (Brian Webster)Apollo Guide (Brian Webster)
An ideal platform for writer/ director Clint Eastwood to show the world that, at 78 years of age, he's at the top of his game. ...read the complete Gran Torino movie review at Apollo Guide (Brian Webster)
Gran Torino (2009) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for BDK Reviews (Kevin McCarthy)BDK Reviews (Kevin McCarthy)
Anytime Clint Eastwood is drinking a beer, growling, killing people and just being a complete bad-ass, I am in! This character that Eastwood played in this film was very much like an older version of his character from The Good, The Bad and The Ugly, exce ...read the complete Gran Torino movie review at BDK Reviews (Kevin McCarthy)
Gran Torino (2009) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for Boxoffice MagazineBoxoffice Magazine
Over the course of his fifty-year career, Clint Eastwood has pulled the nifty trick of embodying classic American film iconography-then lasting long enough to deconstruct those very same icons. ...read the complete Gran Torino movie review at Boxoffice Magazine
Gran Torino (2009) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for One Guy's OpinionOne Guy's Opinion
If you've ever wondered what Harry Callahan would look like in retirement, "Gran Torino" offers a fairly good idea. ...read the complete Gran Torino movie review at One Guy's Opinion
Gran Torino (2009) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for Hollywood.comHollywood.com
Although younger audiences may find the film's rhythms rather slow, the ultimate payoff is huge, and Clint fans are likely to eat it up. ...read the complete Gran Torino movie review at Hollywood.com
Gran Torino (2009) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for Jam! MoviesJam! Movies
Despite the title, Gran Torino isn't really about cars. It is, however, a story about a special make and model -- one Walt Kowalski, a furious old curmudgeon. ...read the complete Gran Torino movie review at Jam! Movies
Gran Torino (2009) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for ReelTalk Movie ReviewsReelTalk Movie Reviews
Clint Eastwood delivers a stunning performance as an angry old man who begins to question his negative opinion about his Hmong neighbors. ...read the complete Gran Torino movie review at ReelTalk Movie Reviews
Gran Torino (2009) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for Reeling ReviewsReeling Reviews
"Gran Torino" is a thoroughly satisfying, old-fashioned entertainment from one of our remaining American icons. As I sat and watched it, I couldn't help but mentally chant 'Cliiiinnnnnt.' There's no one like him. ...read the complete Gran Torino movie review at Reeling Reviews
Gran Torino (2009) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for 7M Pictures (Kevin Carr)7M Pictures (Kevin Carr)
If you've had the grandfather from a different generation who didn't worry about being politically correct, you should find some familiarity with which you can identify. ...read the complete Gran Torino movie review at 7M Pictures (Kevin Carr)
Gran Torino (2009) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for Rotten TomatoesRotten Tomatoes
Old guys teaching newbies the way of the land without political correctness. Now if we could just do this in the schools. ...read the complete Gran Torino movie review at Rotten Tomatoes
Gran Torino (2009) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for DC ExaminerDC Examiner
Gran Torino is Clint Eastwood doing what Clint Eastwood does best. ...read the complete Gran Torino movie review at DC Examiner
Gran Torino (2009) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for Austin Chronicle (Marjorie Baumgarten)Austin Chronicle (Marjorie Baumgarten)
Eastwood plans to go on making more movies, but it's doubtful any will be as satisfying a career culmination as Gran Torino. ...read the complete Gran Torino movie review at Austin Chronicle (Marjorie Baumgarten)
Gran Torino (2009) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for Washington City PaperWashington City Paper
Goes deeper than racial clashes and the opening of one bigot's eyes -- it's about letting go of your past, making the most of your present, accepting that the world now is not the world you grew up in. ...read the complete Gran Torino movie review at Washington City Paper
Gran Torino (2009) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for Philadelphia WeeklyPhiladelphia Weekly
Way back in the 1980s, long before Unforgiven provided a status upgrade to American film's most honored elder statesman, Clint Eastwood was a marginal figure in Hollywood, working at a remove from the studio system, knocking out cheap-and-dirty, low-bud ...read the complete Gran Torino movie review at Philadelphia Weekly
Gran Torino (2009) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for ReelTalk (Frank Wilkins)ReelTalk (Frank Wilkins)
With his directorial duties and starring role in Gran Torino, Clint Eastwood reprises his tough-guy role we've all come to know and love so much. Only this time, his trusty steed is a Ford Gran Torino, his . ...read the complete Gran Torino movie review at ReelTalk (Frank Wilkins)
Gran Torino (2009) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for Miami HeraldMiami Herald
Walt Kowalski, the protagonist of Gran Torino, should be an impossible man to like. ...read the complete Gran Torino movie review at Miami Herald
Gran Torino (2009) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for variagate.comvariagate.com
But see it. Don't be too critical. It will make your day. ...read the complete Gran Torino movie review at variagate.com
Gran Torino (2009) scores a combined 3.25 out of 4 stars for EmanuelLevy.comEmanuelLevy.com
"Gran Torino" contains healthy humor, is much simpler in narrative structure, and much clearer in tone. I will not describe it as a downright crowd-pleaser but as mainstream entertainment, which might broaden its commercial appeal. ...read the complete Gran Torino movie review at EmanuelLevy.com
Gran Torino (2009) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for Sun Online ()Sun Online ()
Clint decides to do both jobs and again shows he has a mature grasp of film-making. It is an uncomplicated movie which makes its point very clearly. ...read the complete Gran Torino movie review at Sun Online ()
Gran Torino (2009) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for Indie Movies Online (Kimberly Gadette)Indie Movies Online (Kimberly Gadette)
Eastwood is perfect as a growling cur of a man attempting to keep humanity at arms' length. Yet he's lonely, concurrently playing games of 'keep away' and 'notice me.' ...read the complete Gran Torino movie review at Indie Movies Online (Kimberly Gadette)
Gran Torino (2009) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for Sunday Mail [UK] (Mickey McMonagle)Sunday Mail [UK] (Mickey McMonagle)
Overall this is a masterful piece of storytelling and a film which will rightly be regarded as a classic. Eastwood is on staggering form as an actor and equally inspiring as a director. ...read the complete Gran Torino movie review at Sunday Mail [UK] (Mickey McMonagle)
Gran Torino (2009) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for Daily Telegraph (Australia) (Vicky Roach)Daily Telegraph (Australia) (Vicky Roach)
Gran Torino is to Dirty Harry what Unforgiven was to The Outlaw Josey Wales. ...read the complete Gran Torino movie review at Daily Telegraph (Australia) (Vicky Roach)
Gran Torino (2009) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for ViewLondon (Matthew Turner)ViewLondon (Matthew Turner)
Impressively directed, emotionally engaging drama with a strong script and a terrific performance from Clint Eastwood. ...read the complete Gran Torino movie review at ViewLondon (Matthew Turner)
Gran Torino (2009) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for Empire Magazine (Angie Errigo)Empire Magazine (Angie Errigo)
Simply terrific, enormously watchable and an absolute must for all Eastwood fans. Gotta say it: this film will make your day. ...read the complete Gran Torino movie review at Empire Magazine (Angie Errigo)
Gran Torino (2009) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for thelondonpaper (Stuart McGurk)thelondonpaper (Stuart McGurk)
The film, about ageing and mortality, racism and redemption, is one of Eastwood’s finest: ­tender, tragic and funny in equal measures. ...read the complete Gran Torino movie review at thelondonpaper (Stuart McGurk)
Gran Torino (2009) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for NYC Movie Guru (Avi Offer)NYC Movie Guru (Avi Offer)
Gran Torino (2009) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for The Age (Australia) (Jake Wilson)The Age (Australia) (Jake Wilson)
Interpreted by another director, Nick Schenk's script might have been merely a sentimental fable of a grinch redeemed. ...read the complete Gran Torino movie review at The Age (Australia) (Jake Wilson)
Gran Torino (2009) scores a combined 3.20 out of 4 stars for Daily Mirror [UK] (David Edwards)Daily Mirror [UK] (David Edwards)
Gran Torino features a grand performance by one of the greatest ever movie stars - it's as if Dirty Harry had never been away... ...read the complete Gran Torino movie review at Daily Mirror [UK] (David Edwards)
Gran Torino (2009) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for ColeSmithey.com (Cole Smithey)ColeSmithey.com (Cole Smithey)
"Old man Dirty Harry" is one way to describe Clint Eastwood's miserable racist character Walt Kowalski in what the actor and director says will be his last film role. ...read the complete Gran Torino movie review at ColeSmithey.com (Cole Smithey)
Gran Torino (2009) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Washington Post [Ann Hornaday]Washington Post [Ann Hornaday]
If you can survive the F-bombs and the near-constant ethnic invective, Gran Torino is not to be missed, if only as the gutsy, thoroughly unexpected valedictory of an icon fully willing to spend every bit of his considerable capital. ...read the complete Gran Torino movie review at Washington Post [Ann Hornaday]
Gran Torino (2009) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for E! OnlineE! Online
Gran Torino isn't Eastwood's best film, but it could definitely go down as his weirdest. The freedom to say and do as he likes after half a century in Hollywood is all up there on the screen. ...read the complete Gran Torino movie review at E! Online
Gran Torino (2009) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Sacramento Bee (Carla Meyer)Sacramento Bee (Carla Meyer)
Gran Torino gives us an opportunity -- growing rarer each year -- to watch a national treasure for two hours. Make that a national treasure who continues, as a filmmaker, to challenge ideas about what it means to be an American. ...read the complete Gran Torino movie review at Sacramento Bee (Carla Meyer)
Gran Torino (2009) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for ReelviewsReelviews
Gran Torino is an amazingly over-the-top anti-racism parable but, despite its obvious shortcomings, it is nevertheless effective and affecting. ...read the complete Gran Torino movie review at Reelviews
Gran Torino (2009) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for The Movie BoyThe Movie Boy
"Gran Torino," named after the irresistible classic car Walter owns, isn't always on sure footing-the movie's lessons about tolerance are portrayed with a sometimes unconvincing patness-but it is absorbing. ...read the complete Gran Torino movie review at The Movie Boy
Gran Torino (2009) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for ScreenDailyScreenDaily
Gran Torino is a plea for racial tolerance in the US but it is also a compelling story of friendship which lingers in the mind when the extravagances of Benjamin Button and Australia have faded from memory. ...read the complete Gran Torino movie review at ScreenDaily
Gran Torino (2009) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Detroit Free Press (John Monaghan)Detroit Free Press (John Monaghan)
Ultimately, Gran Torino is not recommended for its moralizing or its scenery, but for Eastwood's compelling performance. ...read the complete Gran Torino movie review at Detroit Free Press (John Monaghan)
Gran Torino (2009) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Sean the Movie Guy (Sean McBride)Sean the Movie Guy (Sean McBride)
a mighty entertaining drama, anchored by a cantankerous-yet-appealing performance by Eastwood himself. ...read the complete Gran Torino movie review at Sean the Movie Guy (Sean McBride)
Gran Torino (2009) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Christian Science MonitorChristian Science Monitor
This is among his lesser recent movies, which doesn't diminish its likability. In fact, it's pleasing to see Eastwood working the middle of the emotional register for a change. ...read the complete Gran Torino movie review at Christian Science Monitor
Gran Torino (2009) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Mountain XpressMountain Xpress
If anyone-anyone but Clint Eastwood-had signed Gran Torino, it not only wouldn't be positioned for awards, it would be dismissed out of hand as ham-handed, clunky and, frankly, amateurish. ...read the complete Gran Torino movie review at Mountain Xpress
Gran Torino (2009) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for CinematicalCinematical
Its preoccupation with the burden and self-destructive ramifications of violence is given acute resonance by Eastwood's presence. ...read the complete Gran Torino movie review at Cinematical
Gran Torino (2009) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Waffle MoviesWaffle Movies
Gran Torino is good, but I can't figure out all of the Oscar hype. ...read the complete Gran Torino movie review at Waffle Movies
Gran Torino (2009) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Richmond.com (Mike Ward)Richmond.com (Mike Ward)
Eastwood is funny this time around. Sure, the crumedgeon isn't taking bouncy balls to the crotch like some slapstick hack or dressing up as a dozen fat relatives at the dinner table like Eddie Murphy, but he made me laugh popping off ethnic barbs. ...read the complete Gran Torino movie review at Richmond.com (Mike Ward)
Gran Torino (2009) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for USA TodayUSA Today
Though you can see his character's redemption coming a mile away, Clint Eastwood's Gran Torino is still well worth the ride. ...read the complete Gran Torino movie review at USA Today
Gran Torino (2009) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Los Angeles Daily NewsLos Angeles Daily News
Clint Eastwood collects and distills everything we know he is capable of doing on screen -- some of which we might wish he hadn't done, but most of which we love. Even if we might be a little ashamed to admit it. ...read the complete Gran Torino movie review at Los Angeles Daily News
Gran Torino (2009) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for The Onion A.V. ClubThe Onion A.V. Club
As Eastwood heads toward a final showdown-framed with all the iconic weight such a moment has earned over the years-it starts telling a different sort of story, one about how times change, America changes with them, and not all those changes are for ...read the complete Gran Torino movie review at The Onion A.V. Club
Gran Torino (2009) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for suite101.comsuite101.com
For many years now, Clint Eastwood's films have been looking backwards as a means of progression, utilizing tried-and-true means of classic Hollywood-style storytelling which, combined with a man of Eastwood's age and wisdom, have made for some particular ...read the complete Gran Torino movie review at suite101.com
Gran Torino (2009) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Seattle Post-IntelligencerSeattle Post-Intelligencer
Walt is a grizzled, gun-toting, 70-something retired autoworker and Korean War vet who proudly flies the flag in front of his well-kept Detroit bungalow and is so cranky and intimidating that, when displeased, he actually growls like a dog. ...read the complete Gran Torino movie review at Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Gran Torino (2009) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for AskMen.com (David Nusair)AskMen.com (David Nusair)
Clint Eastwood's steady directorial hand proves instrumental in smoothing over the few overtly ineffective elements within Nick Schenk's admittedly far-from-subtle screenplay. ...read the complete Gran Torino movie review at AskMen.com (David Nusair)
Gran Torino (2009) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Seattle TimesSeattle Times
If you can get past this special pleading, "Gran Torino" has much to recommend it, not least of which is Eastwood's enjoyable and slyly self-deprecating performance. And the supporting cast holds their own every step of the way. ...read the complete Gran Torino movie review at Seattle Times
Gran Torino (2009) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for LarsenOnFilm (Josh Larsen)LarsenOnFilm (Josh Larsen)
Awkward as a social drama - as if Eastwood had only lately seen Boyz N the Hood - yet as another one of his meditations on aging, the movie is on to something. ...read the complete Gran Torino movie review at LarsenOnFilm (Josh Larsen)
Gran Torino (2009) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Philadelphia Inquirer (Carrie Rickey)Philadelphia Inquirer (Carrie Rickey)
I won't go so far as to say that Gran Torino, which struggles with Eastwood's eternal question of when - or whether - violence is justified, is art. ...read the complete Gran Torino movie review at Philadelphia Inquirer (Carrie Rickey)
Gran Torino (2009) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for New York Observer (Andrew Sarris)New York Observer (Andrew Sarris)
The results of all these collaborations add up to a genuinely pioneering production very much worth seeing for the emotional thunderbolt that it is. ...read the complete Gran Torino movie review at New York Observer (Andrew Sarris)
Gran Torino (2009) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Reel TalkReel Talk
Movies dealing with racism navigate tricky territory, and Gran Torino shows just how tricky it can be. ...read the complete Gran Torino movie review at Reel Talk
Gran Torino (2009) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Eric D. SniderEric D. Snider
Though Eastwood the director is astonishingly active ("Gran Torino" is his second film of 2008, after "Changeling"), Eastwood the actor shows up infrequently these days. ...read the complete Gran Torino movie review at Eric D. Snider
Gran Torino (2009) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Denver PostDenver Post
n "Gran Torino," the guy with the clutched heart is bigot Walt Kowalski, played with flinty reserve by Clint Eastwood in his first role since the 2004 Academy Award-winning "Million Dollar Baby. ...read the complete Gran Torino movie review at Denver Post
Gran Torino (2009) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for VarietyVariety
Highlighted by the star's vastly entertaining performance, this funny, broad but ultimately serious-minded drama about an old-timer driven to put things right in his deteriorating neighborhood looks to be a big audience-pleaser with mainstream viewers of ...read the complete Gran Torino movie review at Variety
Gran Torino (2009) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Creative Loafing (Matt Brunson)Creative Loafing (Matt Brunson)
It's not necessary to be familiar with Eastwood's career arc to enjoy Gran Torino, but it does amplify the appreciation for the manner in which the topic of violence is approached. ...read the complete Gran Torino movie review at Creative Loafing (Matt Brunson)
Gran Torino (2009) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for Brian Orndorf Brian Orndorf
The finished film doesn't quite live up to Eastwood's typically magnetic screen conduct, but "Gran Torino" isn't concerned with a wide footprint. It's a minimal story of redemption, and a fairly successful one at that. ...read the complete Gran Torino movie review at Brian Orndorf
Gran Torino (2009) scores a combined 3.00 out of 4 stars for LA WeeklyLA Weekly
Above all, it feels like a summation of everything he represents as a filmmaker and a movie star, and perhaps also a farewell. "That," future generations of fathers will someday tell their sons, "is what Clint Eastwood was all about. ...read the complete Gran Torino movie review at LA Weekly
Gran Torino (2009) scores a combined 2.90 out of 4 stars for Bryant Frazer's Deep Focus (Bryant Frazer)Bryant Frazer's Deep Focus (Bryant Frazer)
The genius of Clint Eastwood is evident in the fact that nobody else could get away with this. ...read the complete Gran Torino movie review at Bryant Frazer's Deep Focus (Bryant Frazer)
Gran Torino (2009) scores a combined 2.90 out of 4 stars for Laramie Movie Scope (Robert Roten)Laramie Movie Scope (Robert Roten)
He goes out as a hero. He can be forgiven if he goes out a little bit over the top. ...read the complete Gran Torino movie review at Laramie Movie Scope (Robert Roten)
Gran Torino (2009) scores a combined 2.80 out of 4 stars for DVDTown.com (John J. Puccio)DVDTown.com (John J. Puccio)
Clint Eastwood has become one of Hollywood's best and most dependable filmmakers. ...read the complete Gran Torino movie review at DVDTown.com (John J. Puccio)
Gran Torino (2009) scores a combined 2.80 out of 4 stars for Los Angeles Times (Kenneth Turan)Los Angeles Times (Kenneth Turan)
It is familiar, but only to a point. Suddenly, that point is past and much more serious questions come up, questions of responsibility, of vengeance, of the efficacy of blood for blood. ...read the complete Gran Torino movie review at Los Angeles Times (Kenneth Turan)
Gran Torino (2009) scores a combined 2.75 out of 4 stars for newsreview.comnewsreview.com
Korean War vet, retired autoworker, widower, ornery racist coot. ...read the complete Gran Torino movie review at newsreview.com
Gran Torino (2009) scores a combined 2.75 out of 4 stars for Colorado Springs Gazette (Brandon Fibbs)Colorado Springs Gazette (Brandon Fibbs)
Gran Torino was the biggest and most pleasant surprise of 2008. ...read the complete Gran Torino movie review at Colorado Springs Gazette (Brandon Fibbs)
Gran Torino (2009) scores a combined 2.75 out of 4 stars for Comingsoon.netComingsoon.net
A decent script and a buoyant performance by Eastwood is often marred by some of the weaker performances around him, and the erratic nature created by the movie's inability to decide whether it should be funny or meaningful. ...read the complete Gran Torino movie review at Comingsoon.net
Gran Torino (2009) scores a combined 2.75 out of 4 stars for Metromix.com (Matt Pais)Metromix.com (Matt Pais)
Nobody growls like Clint growls, yet "Gran Torino" becomes a remarkably sweet movie considering half of it is the big man groaning and barking bigoted comments. ...read the complete Gran Torino movie review at Metromix.com (Matt Pais)
Gran Torino (2009) scores a combined 2.75 out of 4 stars for SpoutBlog (Karina Longworth)SpoutBlog (Karina Longworth)
Of Clint Eastwood's two 2008 directorial efforts, Gran Torino is by far the "better" film, in that it's the picture that's vastly more entertaining and much less clumsy in execution -- although up against the monumentally ill-conceived Chang ...read the complete Gran Torino movie review at SpoutBlog (Karina Longworth)
Gran Torino (2009) scores a combined 2.75 out of 4 stars for Salon (Stephanie Zacharek)Salon (Stephanie Zacharek)
"Gran Torino," whatever its flaws are, is a movie about what America looks like now, and it posits that the work of living amicably together is sometimes hard but always worth it. ...read the complete Gran Torino movie review at Salon (Stephanie Zacharek)
Gran Torino (2009) scores a combined 2.75 out of 4 stars for Film Journal InternationalFilm Journal International
The film proceeds from set-piece to set-piece: Kowalski rescues Thao's sister, Sue (Ahney Her), from punks on the corner, only to have her teach him a thing or two about Asian history (Walt fought in the Korean War); he takes Thao to the local barbersho ...read the complete Gran Torino movie review at Film Journal International
Gran Torino (2009) scores a combined 2.75 out of 4 stars for LA City BeatLA City Beat
Just seven weeks after Changeling, Clint Eastwood is releasing his second directorial outing of the year. ...read the complete Gran Torino movie review at LA City Beat
Gran Torino (2009) scores a combined 2.75 out of 4 stars for Ozus' World Movie Reviews (Dennis Schwartz)Ozus' World Movie Reviews (Dennis Schwartz)
Gran Torino (2009) scores a combined 2.75 out of 4 stars for My San AntonioMy San Antonio
"Gran Torino" is a haunting drive through daunting territory. In addition, it should remind us that elders have lives and stories to tell just like young up-and-comers. ...read the complete Gran Torino movie review at My San Antonio
Gran Torino (2009) scores a combined 2.75 out of 4 stars for The Hollywood ReporterThe Hollywood Reporter
Clint Eastwood delivers one of his rare comic performances in a film that otherwise doesn't measure up to his recent outstanding works. ...read the complete Gran Torino movie review at The Hollywood Reporter
Gran Torino (2009) scores a combined 2.75 out of 4 stars for Linda CookLinda Cook
It's a straight-forward, well-deserved tribute to Eastwood, and a subtle tribute to The Duke. ...read the complete Gran Torino movie review at Linda Cook
Gran Torino (2009) scores a combined 2.67 out of 4 stars for Time Out (Geoff Andrew)Time Out (Geoff Andrew)
The comedy-drama on release is actually a rather wise, insightful exploration of family and friendship, violence and vengeance. ...read the complete Gran Torino movie review at Time Out (Geoff Andrew)
Gran Torino (2009) scores a combined 2.50 out of 4 stars for Orlando SentinelOrlando Sentinel
The racist, homophobic Dirty Harry Callahan has retired in Detroit. Sgt. Highway of Heartbreak Ridge may not wear his stripes, but he still keeps his rifle loaded. ...read the complete Gran Torino movie review at Orlando Sentinel
Gran Torino (2009) scores a combined 2.50 out of 4 stars for Boston GlobeBoston Globe
In the context of Clint Eastwood's career as a star, an actor, and a filmmaker, "Gran Torino" is an endlessly fascinating movie. If only it were a good one. ...read the complete Gran Torino movie review at Boston Globe
Gran Torino (2009) scores a combined 2.50 out of 4 stars for BrandonFibbs.com (Brandon Fibbs)BrandonFibbs.com (Brandon Fibbs)
Gran Torino was the biggest and most pleasant surprise of 2008, a film which, based on the trailer, I was not expecting to like at all. ...read the complete Gran Torino movie review at BrandonFibbs.com (Brandon Fibbs)
Gran Torino (2009) scores a combined 2.50 out of 4 stars for NewsBlaze (Kam Williams)NewsBlaze (Kam Williams)
Eastwood takes audiences on a wild metaphorical ride with Gran Torino, as Dirty Harry looks set to clean up his act. Or is he he? Clint playfully keeps audiences guessing and on their toes, for the delightful duration. ...read the complete Gran Torino movie review at NewsBlaze (Kam Williams)
Gran Torino (2009) scores a combined 2.50 out of 4 stars for eFilm CriticeFilm Critic
It's funny how nobody really seems to be in "Gran Torino" except Clint Eastwood. ...read the complete Gran Torino movie review at eFilm Critic
Gran Torino (2009) scores a combined 2.50 out of 4 stars for Associated Press (Christy Lemire)Associated Press (Christy Lemire)
"Gran Torino" becomes more intriguing as the journey its takes us on evolves and grows darker, albeit with Eastwood's trademark, no-nonsense aesthetic. ...read the complete Gran Torino movie review at Associated Press (Christy Lemire)
Gran Torino (2009) scores a combined 2.50 out of 4 stars for Slant MagazineSlant Magazine
If Gran Torino's climactic showdown is the erstwhile Dirty Harry's last as a leading man, conducted with a strategy at the polar opposite from the Man with No Name's, it's a final lament that the way of the gun is a guarantor of self-destructive pain. ...read the complete Gran Torino movie review at Slant Magazine
Gran Torino (2009) scores a combined 2.50 out of 4 stars for New York PressNew York Press
To insist that Eastwood's trite, B-movie storytelling is classical requires an excessive regard for junk. ...read the complete Gran Torino movie review at New York Press
Gran Torino (2009) scores a combined 2.50 out of 4 stars for MSNBCMSNBC
"Gran Torino" is mostly a hoot, thanks to Eastwood's Archie-Bunker-with-a-gun performance. ...read the complete Gran Torino movie review at MSNBC
Gran Torino (2009) scores a combined 2.50 out of 4 stars for Houston Chronicle (Amy Biancolli)Houston Chronicle (Amy Biancolli)
Gran Torino is the most obvious and least interesting of the four movies [Eastwood's] directed in the last two years. ...read the complete Gran Torino movie review at Houston Chronicle (Amy Biancolli)
Gran Torino (2009) scores a combined 2.50 out of 4 stars for The Scorecard Review (Jeff Bayer)The Scorecard Review (Jeff Bayer)
It's a well-crafted character, stuck in a bad movie, which is a back-handed compliment considering Eastwood produced and directed as well. Now it's time for a PBR and a cigarette. Man, Walt is influential. ...read the complete Gran Torino movie review at The Scorecard Review (Jeff Bayer)
Gran Torino (2009) scores a combined 2.50 out of 4 stars for San Francisco ChronicleSan Francisco Chronicle
Clint Eastwood knows better than anyone else his meaning as an actor and his effect on audiences, so it's hard to believe he could direct "Gran Torino" without knowing how funny it is. ...read the complete Gran Torino movie review at San Francisco Chronicle
Gran Torino (2009) scores a combined 2.50 out of 4 stars for Montreal Film JournalMontreal Film Journal
In short, Eastwood's latest is flawed at best, managing to make "Crash" look like "Do the Right Thing". ...read the complete Gran Torino movie review at Montreal Film Journal
Gran Torino (2009) scores a combined 2.50 out of 4 stars for Deseret News, Salt Lake City Deseret News, Salt Lake City
Still, the strong, often unpleasant or upsetting language leaves an aftertaste to this character drama. It might have the best of intentions, but it's definitely not an easy movie to watch - even when the tone grows a bit lighter. ...read the complete Gran Torino movie review at Deseret News, Salt Lake City
Gran Torino (2009) scores a combined 2.50 out of 4 stars for NY Daily NewsNY Daily News
The blunt truth about Clint Eastwood's "Gran Torino" is that it shouldn't work: The script is often heavy-handed, the supporting performances tend toward the awkward, and the direction falls well short of Eastwood's subtler work ...read the complete Gran Torino movie review at NY Daily News
Gran Torino (2009) scores a combined 2.50 out of 4 stars for Tulsa World (Michael Smith)Tulsa World (Michael Smith)
Eastwood grunts, snarls, curses and gives young punks the stink-eye with precision, playing his most racist character ever for entertainment and comic purposes. ...read the complete Gran Torino movie review at Tulsa World (Michael Smith)
Gran Torino (2009) scores a combined 2.50 out of 4 stars for NewsdayNewsday
In the end, "Gran Torino" can't quite decide what to be - a family film punctuated by violence and profanity? - but Eastwood's charisma goes a long way toward holding it together. ...read the complete Gran Torino movie review at Newsday
Gran Torino (2009) scores a combined 2.50 out of 4 stars for Tony MedleyTony Medley
As Clint Eastwood has aged, he has gotten progressively enamored with death. "Million Dollar Baby" was his homage to giving up and ended in an Eastwood-approved suicide. ...read the complete Gran Torino movie review at Tony Medley
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by ryan on January 21, 2009 Ogden, Utah
I went and saw this movie with a friend this weekend I couldn't ask for more it was very entertaining Clint Eastwood was a great actor in the movie. The only negative parts in this movie is the racism just about every word that comes out of Clint ...
by gd2525 on July 20, 2009 Blackwood, New Jersey
Clint gives what should have been an Oscar nominated performance in this very well crafted film. It is at times both funny and sad. The story is great. The only flaw is the supporting acting at times being ...

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