A film for everyone

Rating: 8/10 (18 December 2008)

Having just seen this latest peace of work by Mr. Eastwood I am stunned. The last time I can remember having so many mixed emotions from a film would probably be that of One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest. Straight away we are rooting for Eastwoods character, Walt Kowalski, a 78 year old Korean war veteran who has just lost his wife. It is no surprise that Walt is a little bit tetchy, and one can only think they have seen this character some where before. It is clear that Eastwood is nearing the end of his journey so making a film of such depth and soul is a credit to the man. It deals with issues that young and old can relate to making you laugh and cry along the way. The simplicity of the film is its charm and handles sensitive issues such as race in a way that doesn't patronise. Oscar worthy? Yes, and one can only feel a little saddened as there isn't going to be many more these gems to come from one of the corner stones of modern cinema.