So real

Rating: 10/10 (15 March 2009)

Mr. Eastwood, Bravo. You have an amazing way of writing and acting that touches every cord. I went to this movie not really knowing what it was about but you told a story that really touched my heart.
I had a neighbor just like Walt, a WW I veteran that all the kids in our town were afraid of but me and my siblings. He protected our end of the street with the vigor of a warrior while feeding me peppermint candies. I had forgotten about Ken until now. I believe that he has continued to protect me all these years.
Your movie has so many levels, from respect and acceptance within a family, restitution of past events, repentance, true love, genuineness, and I could go on if I was an eloquent writer such as yourself. The theater audience laughed in disbelief during the movie at what you were saying and sobbed during the credits as if we had lost our own father. I have never seen an audience respond in such a way in my life and it was because of your genius. Thank you.