Clint Eastwood seems to age like fine wine

Rating: 8/10 (2 November 2017)

Gran Torino came out in 2008, with Clint Eastwood directing, producing and starring in it.
Walt Kowalski, played by Clint Eastwood is a Korean War veteran. He has recently lost his wife and doesn't have a close relationship to his sons. An Asian family moves next to Walt. At first he doesn't want anything to do with them. One night he sees Thao stealing his Gran Torino. He then chases Thao and the gang, who made Thao do it, of his lawn, thus earning the respect from his Asian neighbors. He then starts building up a relationship to his neighbors, even taking Thao under his wing. But the peace does not last long, as the gang seeks revenge.
I like the movie very much. Clint Eastwood gives a wonderful performance, with also the supporting cast being brilliant. The story was excellent, showing how much a person can chance, when the prejudices are put aside. The screenplay was also surprisingly funny, especially Kowalski and Thao having On-Screen chemistry. The movie was directed very Eastwood-esk, often just taking two or three shots like in "Mystic River" or "Million Dollar Baby". The only downside of the movie is that some characters are a little bit clichéd.
Overall I would recommend this movie to pretty much everyone, as the themes of racism and overcoming your prejudices affect all of us.