Author Topic: Gran Torino (Read 1479 times)

Rocking-M · « **on:** January 14, 2009, 06:05:57 PM »

Who said Clint can't act. Y'all take time to see it, quite a good flick.

Markcb750 · « **Reply #1 on:** January 14, 2009, 06:15:19 PM »

Nice film, lots of funny moments, but not one of Clint's best acting stints IMHO. Thumbs up though.

On Clint.

The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, my favorite. the scene and music after they blow up the bridge, perfect.

Million Dollar Baby, His best movie. What a story, and a moral dilemma to debate as you leave.

Dirty Harry, Just plain fun! " I know what your thinking punk, did he shoot five or did he shoot six..."

DollarBill · « **Reply #2 on:** January 14, 2009, 06:26:52 PM »

Love all his work.

The Good the Bad and the Ugly, Unforgiven, and The Outlaw Josey Wales are my favorites.

My parents had a gold Gran Torino that my brothers and I used to play Dukes of Hazard in on the old dirt roads around our property. Good times...good times....until by dumb brother wrecked it.

tramp · « **Reply #3 on:** January 15, 2009, 05:55:47 AM »

good actor and director
it was said that john wayne did not like his style of western

gerhed · « **Reply #4 on:** January 15, 2009, 06:17:22 AM »

"Gran Torino"--best movie title ever !

sparty · « **Reply #5 on:** January 15, 2009, 06:50:51 AM »

Quote from: tramp on January 15, 2009, 05:55:47 AM

good actor and director
it was said that john wayne did not like his style of western

... and good golfer. That man can shoot under his age. He has his own golf apparel company. I have some of that clothing - good stuff. I am going to see the movie on Sat.

Sparty

KARamsay · « **Reply #6 on:** January 15, 2009, 07:07:17 AM »

Made man time with one of my good riding buddies who just had another baby. We saw it on opening night.

I'd definately pay to see it again in the theater. There were so many good lines, funny moments, and levels to that film. I think they did a really good job. I would suspect there are a lot of "missing" portions of the film that did not make the final cut as well.

Steve F · « **Reply #7 on:** January 15, 2009, 10:00:36 AM »

I liked him in "Back To The Future" too.

Ecosse · « **Reply #8 on:** January 15, 2009, 10:31:49 AM »

i do want to see this.. cool car too, if a little porky even compared to its contemporaries. i like the older torino's better. but a agree with gerhed.

clint is a big jazz nut too.

BlindJoe · « **Reply #9 on:** January 15, 2009, 02:53:15 PM »

I liked it too, but I don't think they showed enough of the car

gerhed · « **Reply #10 on:** January 15, 2009, 03:31:54 PM »

Taking my mother out to eat several years ago to Clints
restaurant south of Carmel called "Mission Ranch".
Mom always wanted to go early so we're down there
around 4:45 and who is trying to make his escape ?
The man himself.
He reluctantly gave my nephews autographs and quite bluntly
told me (with the camera) to "ease up buddy".
I complied.

Chris Schneiter · « **Reply #11 on:** February 17, 2009, 09:39:15 AM »

AND it was filmed in Michigan under the Michigan Film initiative... a great plan that gives tax credits to people who make films here.... A whole bunch have been filmed in Michigan!
Oh, and yes, I'm still alive... just been really busy...

Duke McDukiedook · « **Reply #12 on:** February 17, 2009, 10:29:30 AM »

Outlaw Josie Wales, Best Western EVARRRR!!!!

"We're gonna send these boys on a Missourah boat ride...."

Gran Torino wasn't bad either

ev0lve · « **Reply #13 on:** February 17, 2009, 11:12:05 AM »

Quote from: gerhed on January 15, 2009, 03:31:54 PM

Taking my mother out to eat several years ago to Clints
restaurant south of Carmel called "Mission Ranch".
Mom always wanted to go early so we're down there
around 4:45 and who is trying to make his escape ?
The man himself.
He reluctantly gave my nephews autographs and quite bluntly
told me (with the camera) to "ease up buddy".
I complied.

I know what you're thinking- "Did he sign six autographs or only five?" Well, to tell you the truth, in all this excitement, I've kinda lost track myself. But, being this is a Mont Blanc, the smoothest writing utensil in the world and can write upside down, you've got to ask yourself one question: "Do I feel lucky?" Well, do ya, punk?

Clearly you did

Johnie · « **Reply #14 on:** February 17, 2009, 11:48:10 AM »

Superburb flick!!! If you ever get a chance to see him in Space Cowboys do it.

rbmgf7 · « **Reply #15 on:** February 19, 2009, 03:05:46 PM »

good movie. lmao during the barber shop scene

goon 1492 · « **Reply #16 on:** February 26, 2009, 09:45:11 AM »

Great movie and good story to it for the generations of time. Man I haven't seen that many racial remarks in one movie in a loooong time, kinda made me feel dirty afterwards. I also am going to buy it as soon as it comes out.
I heard its gonna be his last movie, bet not.

Caaveman82 · « **Reply #17 on:** February 26, 2009, 09:51:20 AM »

I bet it will be his last... he's looking a little haggard man..

The guy that wrote that movie was some truck driver from Minneapolis. He sat and wrote it in this bar over in North East. He used Hmoungs because we have A LOT of them here in Minneapolis. Though they don't really cause a lot of problems or anything, but good story never the less.

ProTeal55 · « **Reply #18 on:** February 26, 2009, 12:09:30 PM »

Killer movie.
What cant you like about the guy, he even drinks PBR !

Frankencake · « **Reply #19 on:** February 26, 2009, 03:53:48 PM »

GET OFF MY LAWN!!!

azuredesign · « **Reply #20 on:** February 26, 2009, 05:01:34 PM »

Quote from: Iggy on February 17, 2009, 11:12:05 AM

Quote from: gerhed on January 15, 2009, 03:31:54 PM
Taking my mother out to eat several years ago to Clints
restaurant south of Carmel called "Mission Ranch".
Mom always wanted to go early so we're down there
around 4:45 and who is trying to make his escape ?
The man himself.
He reluctantly gave my nephews autographs and quite bluntly
told me (with the camera) to "ease up buddy".
I complied.

Well done!

I know what you're thinking- "Did he sign six autographs or only five?" Well, to tell you the truth, in all this excitement, I've kinda lost track myself. But, being this is a Mont Blanc, the smoothest writing utensil in the world and can write upside down, you've got to ask yourself one question: "Do I feel lucky?" Well, do ya, punk?

Clearly you did

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Author Topic: Gran Torino (Read 1479 times)

Rocking-M

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