Good writing, acting & no special effects made a grand movie

Rating: 8/10 (14 January 2009)

I have seen this movie twice now. The first time (yesterday) I missed the 1st 10-15 minutes and heard that it had so much in had to see it today. And today I picked up yet another theme for Clint's character: redemption.
This is the way they used to make grand movies - good writing and a minimum of special effects.
In both of my viewings The audience was laughing at the "political incorrectness" - some have compared that aspect to Blazing Saddles. Without spoiling the plot one realizes that Eastwood's character has a good heart despite his outward appearances.
If you see one movie this year make it Gran Torino.