Eastwood's best since "Letters from Iwo Jima"

Rating: 9/10 (18 June 2009)

This film starts and finishes strong. Eastwood is, as always, Oscar-worthy in this drama of family, friendship, and, like most of his movies, the consequences of violence. Right up to the near ending, I was laughing hysterically. The ending becomes intensely bleak and then back to being spiritually uplifting. The rest of the cast is decent as well. "Gran Torino" focuses on the forgiveness of one's sins as well learning to like what you once hated. The subject of "life and death" is brought up quite often, which becomes an intriguing topic. Although "Torino" is no where near "Unforgiven," (my all-time favorite film)but it is up there. Then again, I love every Clint film. Don't let my opinions make this seem biased though. I definitely suggest seeing this film, it's worth the money and the time.