Gran Torino (Blu-ray) Blu-ray, 2008

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MovieMail's Review

James Oliver is thoroughly impressed by Clint's acting swan song.

Walt Kowalski (Eastwood) is a bitter man. His wife's dead, he can't relate to his soft, suburban children and he despises the Asians who are now his neighbours. At least he still has his beloved 1972 Gran Torino, the finest car ever to roll off a Detroit production line. When a local youngster (Vang) tries stealing it, Walt is ready to stop growling and start biting. But the miscreant is contrite and the old curmudgeon is horrified to find that he likes the kid: enough to protect him when a vicious gang starts cutting up rough.

Just as Unforgiven commented on Clint's western career, so Gran Torino reflects upon his urban avenger films. But Walt's no Dirty Harry: the joy of this excellent film comes in seeing him realise that although America looks very different, the working class values he cherishes – community, respect, hard work – are still there and still worth fighting for.

Eastwood has suggested Gran Torino might be the last time he appears on screen. If that's true, it's a magnificent last hurrah.

James Oliver on 29th May 2009
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Film Information

Director - Clint Eastwood

Produced - 2008

Main Language - English

Countries & Regions - American film

Cast - Clint Eastwood, John Carroll Lynch, Geraldine Hughes, Brian Haley, William Hill, Brian Howe

Blu-ray Details

Certificate:	15	Publisher:	Warner Bros.	Region:	B
Length:	116 mins	Cat No:	BDY22508
Format:	Blu-ray Colour

Blu-ray Extras

Bonus Digital Copy
Manning the Wheel: American Car Culture
Gran Torino: More than a Car
The Eastwood Way: Exploring the Actor/Director’s filmmaking process up close (Blu-ray exclusive).

Film Description

Moving drama directed by and starring Clint Eastwood, and acclaimed as one of his very best films. When he catches Asian teenager Thao Vang Lor trying to steal his prized 1972 Gran Torino car, curmudgeonly Korean War veteran Walt Kowalski (Eastwood) makes it his personal mission to bring him into line - an act that causes waves throughout the gang-dominated neighbourhood.