An Eastwood Triumph

Rating: 10/10 (8 January 2009)

I was a little thrown by this movie (mislead you might say). By all the previews I saw on television, I thought this was another "Dirty Harry" action/adventure film. Clint does possess some of those qualities in his "Walt" character but to me, the movie was about him developing qualities of acceptance...of his neighbors, of his stint in Vietnam. It was so beautifully told, very moving. To watch his "gruff" character grow was amazing. I won't spoil the ending, but I would have preferred something different than what happened. I will also have to admit, I could have done without Clint's singing during the credits, but I was impressed he wrote (or co-wrote?) the song! I would highly recommend this movie even if you aren't a big Eastwood fan (like I am!). I truly hope Clint gets recognition for this movie (an Oscar or Golden Globe maybe). It (in my opinion) was one of his best!