Classic Clint Eastwood

Rating: 10/10 (3 January 2009)

Let's face it, if you don't like any of Clint Eastwood characters, you are not going to give this film the sort of credit that it deserves.
But regardless of how you view Eastwoods's career going into it, you will still laugh, cry and enjoy watching it immensely! I saw this in a theater with a packed-to-almost-overflowing audience (there were actually people standing on their feet watching the move at the back of the movie house). The laughter from the crowd in the funny places was loud and genuine and the silence from this same large group was complete during the more poignant ones.
At the end of the film, the entire audience clapped during the credits.
This is not a perfect film, but it is damned close. Clint Eastwood gives one of his best performances *ever* in this film and with only a few rare exceptions, virtually carries every scene.
The only scene that felt a bit too scripted was the barber shop scene with Walt, Thao, and Barber Martin, though it was still damned funny! Even if you don't love Clint Eastwood, you will love this movie. And if like me you are an Eastwood fan, you will experience one of his finest moments on film.
Bravo, Clint! Thank you for giving it your all once again.