Eastwoods last hurrah?

Rating: 10/10 (22 July 2009)

saw this movie the other day, heard much about it(all positive) and going by some of Eastwood's other directorial masterpieces, i couldn't wait. What i got surprised even me, hardened movie fan that i am, never had i expected Eastwood to come up with something so beautiful powerful and unforgettable.I'm not going to give the game away for those who haven't seen it, but here is a movie that'l have you struck silent at the end and thinking about it for days after. a movie so richly layered without a single false note, it has a rare power all of its own, and if it is Eastwood's swansong (in front of the camera or behind it, his performance as a grizzled Korean war vet is amongst his best)then what a way to go. along with unforgiven and million dollar baby, Eastwood may well retire with tag of 'best director in America' attached firmly to his belt. bravo. 10/10