In Reply to: RE: Gran Torino: Cliches laden, Childish, Vulgar and--- posted by musetap on July 26, 2009 at 15:46:01:
were serious, wide-spread, typically American ones--- and overcoming them with courage and, ultimately, self-realization.
It was well-done enough so that the central character wasn't a stereotype but a real creation. That, I'd argue, was the result of superior writing, acting, and direction.
It isn't easy to tackle the toughest issue in American history but he did a damn fine job. Only Eastwood could have done it, having developed the screen persona he has. In that respect, it was similar to the fine, "Unforgiven."
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- I thought it showed a man struggling with his problems--- and they - tinear 16:43:57 07/26/09 (2)
- RE: I thought it showed a man struggling with his problems--- and they - musetap 18:51:03 07/26/09 (0)
- I wouldn't say "only" Clint... - dave c 18:21:31 07/26/09 (0)