A film which offers a new prospective to life

Rating: 9/10 (15 April 2009)

A film which gives you laughters and tears - a film about prejudice but ultimately acceptance and even more, Gran Torino is a heart-warming drama presenting in a natural way.
I must admit before I saw the film, I didn't expect too much as the plot seems to be simple and predictable. Also, watching a grumpy old vet being racist to his neighbours didn't seem to be very pleasant. However, when the film went on, I found this character Walt Kowalski was actually quite likable. Clint Eastwood's great acting has given a soul to the character. Gradually he made the audience accepted this character the same way the character accepted his neighbours.
What I found most striking in this film is that Walt Kowalski didn't even just accept his new friends, he was prepared to give up his life and his most valuable Gran Torino as well. Maybe some outsiders would think this is stupid. However, to Walt Kowalski, he would rather die in an honourable way. This film exposes some issues which facing old people and in the end, it made us feel that life and death is not really such a big deal, and that there is really no difference between your son and a complete stranger. I found it very inspirational.