You're never too old to learn a thing or two about yourself and maybe even actually change. This is the underlying message of Gran Torino expressed in a prejudicially toned story set in a rough Detroit suburb. It's the first film to feature a Hmong-American cast and kind of a family affair for Clint as his son Scott has a bit part and his son Kyle co-authored the music score.
A huge box office hit and deservedly so. It's perfectly directed and performed by Clint. An incredible talent, who, when you look at his whole catalog of work, likely has made the biggest overall contribution to cinema that one person could make.
Casting in this one is spot-on, each character a hand-in-glove fit with the actor chosen. But, again, the reason this one makes the list is the filmmaker we're celebrating, he just rocks this film. A true quintessential Clint Eastwood film if there ever was one.
As of this post, Torino comes with your Max subscription, otherwise it's VOD. 4 stars/5
This one's pretty high up on most people's list so it may not have come as a surprise. I guarantee you the next three choices will trip some people out, this is where the weeping and gnashing of teeth will start, lol.
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