Gran Tornino is one of the greatest movies in history. Period.

Rating: 10/10 (30 November 2019)

I'm no expert on movies by any means, but when a movie can make me experience every possible emotion, then leave me with tears running down my face and chills running through my body, it's quite apparent that this is a special movie. I first saw Gran Torino in 2009, during a dark time in my life, and since then I'd somehow forgotten the plot almost entirely, but I did not forget the emotional impact this movie had on me. I remember thinking it would be a typical high budget Hollywood action movie, with a lame story line but good action. However, what I got was the opposite of that, and I was very taken aback by how the movie played out, and every scene went against my predictions. Here we are 10 years later, and I am deeply moved once again by this movie. What surprises me the most, is that minus the high cost of an icon like Clint Eastwood, this movie could of been made with a budget of next to nothing.... which is extremely respectable. Clint used less resources than a C list movie, and somehow created a timeless masterpiece. I won't go into any details of this movie because I don't want to include any spoilers so that someone who's never seen this movie before can read this review, and hopefully have a great experience as I had. What a legacy for Eastwood to leave us with such a powerful movie in the twilight of his career and life. I'm sure this movie had people standing up and applauding in theaters when it first came out! Well done Mr. Eastwood!!!