Clint's still got it...

Rating: 3/10 (8 January 2009)

In acting anyways. Clint Eastwood's directing on the other hand has become something to be desired in his latest effort. Gran Torino has all the qualities of a great film but honestly, horribly marketed as a drama which nearly is slim to none until the finale. Up until that time, its a near comedy. His performance is as rough and raspy as he can ever be.
The supporting cast is great especially coming from the young Bee Vang and Ahney Her who completely hold their own against the veteran actor.
His touch of blue camera work is there as his signature but his near ridiculous song at the end is poorly done and seemed like more of a gimmick than a piece of musical work.
The film as a whole is nothing great, nothing terrible, just incredibly flat.
**1/2/****