Disgruntled Korean War veteran Walt Kowalski sets out to reform his neighbor, Thao Lor, a Hmong teenager who tried to steal Kowalski's prized possession: a 1972 Gran Torino.
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.
– Kenneth Turan,
Los Angeles Times,
16 Jan 2009
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If Mt. Rushmore were to make a movie, it would probably look a lot like a Clint Eastwood movie.
– Jonathan F. Richards,
Film.com,
24 Jan 2009
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A brilliant commentary on a lot of earlier Clint Eastwood roles.
– Richard Roeper,
Richard Roeper.com,
8 Feb 2009
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The comedy-drama on release is actually a rather wise, insightful exploration of family and friendship, violence and vengeance.
– Geoff Andrew,
Time Out,
19 Feb 2009
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Though the film feels like a requiem, Kowalski's heart is still defiantly beating.