Clint Eastwood excels again

Rating: Null/10 (28 December 2008)

This film is about the unlikely friendship between an old Korean war veteran and a teenage Asian guy.
Clint Eastwood has made profoundly moving films, and "Gran Torino" is no exception. The way the plot unfolds is masterful. From an unapproachable and unpleasant old guy to a friend you can rely on in times of need is a pretty amazing transformation, and the film excels in detailing this change. The film spends almost 30 minutes to prepare for the climax, which leaves me engaged, worrying about the calamity that might happen. This sort of suspense and engagement is almost unprecedented. And when the inevitable climax finally happens, I felt this overwhelming sadness in me. Yes, "Gran Torino" is really that profoundly moving. It is a must watch.