Sue is the underrated hero of this film. Her willingness to meet Walt where he was instead of trying to change him immediately is what allowed him the space to change. His behavior is unacceptable most of the film, but saying that over and over doesn't accomplish a damn thing. She actually put forth the effort. She made the decision that trying to be a good person is more productive than complaining all the time.
I think it's kinda hilarious watching young reactors shocked at Walt's behavior in this. Every time he says anything, they are like, "OMG what a racist!". Meanwhile, you've got black, Hispanic and Asian gangs tossing racial slurs around and killing each other in the streets... yet none of the reactors think anything of that. Meanwhile Walt and his entire generation toss these words around to each other as well, and they are all said in humor.
I always thought he saw Sue as the daughter he always wanted, but never had. Even if he never admitted it. You could see how they talked, how he treated her compared to his "real family". She was his daughter basically.. which is why it broke his heart that his actions hurt her so badly :(
And the Daughter in law’s eye roll when it was read that he left the house to the church makes me laugh too! You know that’s why they wanted him to go to a retirement home earlier in the movie! They wanted the house or the money for selling it!
Clint Eastwood is a Legend and a national treasure. One of my favorite movies of all time, it's humorous, heartwarming and very sad. Wonderful reaction dasha. 🙏❤
The scene that always gets me is Walts real confession to Thao while he is locked in the basement. Some of the hardest people are those that just bury their pain deep and use that hard exterior to shield themselves. It is only to Thao that Walt truly bared his soul.
Mm.. it's especially good because the screen door on Walt's basement almost makes it look like a confessional as well? You know. Like the grate over a confessional booth door. Sure it was on purpose, but still a great add to the scene
One of the saddest movies ever made, as Walt sacrificed everything to make sure that Thau would never experience killing another person as he has his whole life ahead of him, and doesn't want him to end up in prison. He even has lung cancer but hides it from his greedy, selfish, uncaring family.
Clint Eastwood is a rare actor to have found success on both sides of the camera. He has won 2 Oscars for Best Director (for UNFORGIVEN and MILLION DOLLAR BABY respectively). Heavily recommend checking out more of his movies, especially those 2. I would also add LETTERS FROM IWO JIMA, MYSTIC RIVER, AMERICAN SNIPER, and BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY to that list as well. Eastwood directed all of these movies as well.
It's hard to pick just a few Clint Eastwood-starring movies to recommend above all others, but I'll give it a try. The top 5 must-see Eastwood films to me would have to be: 1. Dirty Harry 2. The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly 3. Play Misty for Me 4. Million Dollar Baby 5. Unforgiven
He's a pretty good director too. I like the Iwo Jima movies he made, one from the American side, Flags of Our Fathers, and the other, really good movie, from the Japanese side, Letters From Iwo Jima, which was mainly in Japanese. Favorite: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly.
Clint Eastwood is an actor that I think you should definitely seek out. His earlier work with the Dollars trilogy is iconic, and his later works like Million Dollar Baby and Unforgiven are moving films that pull the tears out of you.
and not to forget, that it was he, who brought us "flags of our fathers" and "letters from iwo jima", both brilliant movies, although i highly prefer Letters from Iwo Jima... loved seeing the same tragic, heroic, disgusting and sad scenes from both sides and perspectives...
Love this movie. Forgot about that "dragon lady" line. Called an exgf that for a while. That barber shop and construction site talk... Definitely accurate.
I really like the moment where all of the Hmong women are piling food up on Walt's plate. It's a really brief moment, but it says so much about the character of everyone in the room and I instantly and teleported there and know the people there.
one of my fav movies, but tbh I don't know any bad movie starring Clint Eastwood - if you haven't watched "Million Dollar Baby" you definitely should watch it/ react to it! Great reaction as always, love your reactions 🙂 Stay healthy, all of you guys!
One of the reasons he's considered a movie "icon" and "legend". Very few actual "bad" movies. Maybe some aren't for everyone, some people aren't big on Western's, but I can bet that even people who aren't big on those types of movies, would still like some of his. Especially like Hang Em High, For A Few Dollars More etc.
One of the most movies for me. Excellent acting. Walt reminds me of my uncles and grandparents who were vets of either WWII or Korea, they were gruff plain speaking men who had hearts of gold. Just like Walt.
Clint Eastwood has been a movie star since the Sixties, and after a while he moved behind the camera to produce and direct. If you want to see him in a more recent (1992) western, try "Unforgiven."
This is a great movie with a really good story and super characters. Walt knew he was dying from lung cancer and also knew that Sue' family didn't stand a chance with that gang around so he got rid of them by sacrificing himself and sending them to jail. It was so cool watching Walt's transformation and watching your reaction, great job Dasha.
His brain was scrambled with anger and he heard things as they were explained to him and he adapted as he always does. Kindness reprogrammed his thoughts and it felt good to feel good about someone else that actually deserved it. He was on his way out anyways so the sacrifice of a Soldier to better other people's lives. The ability to leave his worldly belongings to someone he actually cares about and it will do the most good.
Since nobody else ever mentions it when talking about Clint Eastwood, I'm going to say I'd like to see someone react to he musical "Paint Your Wagon" starring Clint Eastwood and Lee Marvin.
I remember seeing my dad watching that movie and I walked right past it, kind of glanced at the TV and stopped. Yes indeed that was Clint Eastwood singing? LOL
"I think my dad watched movies with him." Normally, that's where I'd feel old and die a little inside, but EVERYONE'S dad likes Clint Eastwood movies. He's been around so long even Boomers can like like "Yeah, I saw A Fistful of Dollars way back in 1964... my DAD took me to see it and we both loved it!"
9:13 this is Clint's son, Scott Eastwood. he was also in a western film called "Diablo" he looked exactly like Clint when he was younger. another great reaction! 👍
Clint Eastwood is a tremendous actor, and has an amazing filmography spanning countless decades. One of my favorites from him is Absolute Power. His character is a bit more on the playful side in that one. If you get the chance, you should check it out, Dasha.
I feel like this movie had a strong message about racism. It's easy to hate a group of people you don't know and don't understand, but it's much harder to hate someone you know and have shared experiences with no matter who they are.
Maybe but Walt was not a racist man and far as I remember, he didn't show it off or say it out loud during the whole movie. I think he was kind of disturbed about his neighborhood's demographycal status as he doesn't see that much American people around besides the priest and his barber.
Walt treated everyone the same, no matter if they were Asian, black, or the Italian barber or Irish construction foreman. He insulted everyone. It was a shield to keep people away, because he was suffering from PTSD from his actions in Korea.
Clint is one of my heroes. He was obviously great in his serious movies, but his comedies were pretty funny. too. 'Every Which Way but Loose' and 'Every Which Way You Can' were hilarious. In those movies, he's a street fighter and his best friend is an orangutan named 'Clyde'.
Great reaction to a great movie, thanks Dasha. The scene at the end, where Walt's son keeps glancing over to the Hmong community on the pews gets me every time. He just can't understand why they are there or why they would respect Walt so much.
Great reaction, Dasha. I think you should check out more of Clint Eastwood's works, he has starred in and directed some real gems, in my opinion he is truly one of the legends of Hollywood.
My personal favorite is “The Good the Bad and the Ugly”, which is possibly too slow and long for most people a good deal younger than myself, but if any youtube reactor might be able to find it’s brilliance despite it’s length, it might be Dasha. So many reactors I’ve sampled watching seem a bit bored no matter what they’re watching.
The finale is exposed with the straight razor and fitted suit. The confession was for his wife. Walt knew... Sasha, great, kind reaction. You have much wisdom beyond your tears.
One of the many classic Clint Eastwood movies! The Good The Bad And The Ugly / Dirty Harry / Escape From Alcatraz /In The Line Of Fire......all these are must-see and the list goes on 😁
IMO this movie is about acceptance and moving past hurt. Walt never learned to accept what he had done in Korea, and so.. treated every Asian person pretty much like trash. But through time with his neighbors, and seeing that everyone is their own person, he learned to move on and accept what he had done, and that he can have a life still with happiness.. even giving what little life he had left up to protect others again. :( Especially love his relationship with Sue.. you could tell by the end he actually loved her like a daughter. She was the daughter he wanted..not his own family, but her.. someone who was once from a race of people he disliked and didn't trust.. just so sad but good at the same time :(
A small detail that's very easy to miss, at the end when Walt had just given his life for his friends, he fell onto the ground in the position of Jesus Christ hanging on the cross.
Clint Eastwood is a great actor that has no stop in him, he just made a movie in 2021 at the age of 91, called "Cry Macho" I love all his movies, but Gran Torino is probably my favorite, that's what I call the ultimate sacrifice, it makes me think of the Bible verse John 15:13 "No one has greater love [nor stronger commitment] than to lay down his own life for his friends" as always I loved your Reaction Dasha, you are always perceptive and your reactions come from the heart
Dasha, here's one for you: Million Dollar Baby Wins Best Picture: 2005 Oscars Morgan Freeman winning an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in "Million Dollar Baby" Clint Eastwood Wins Best Directing: 2005 Oscars- "Million Dollar Baby" Hilary Swank Wins Best Actress: 2005 Oscars "Million Dollar Baby"
Walt Kowalsky or Kowalski (in Polish) is actually Polish american and Actor playing him is Clint Eastwood of mostly irish and probbably scottish origin.
I always thought it was funny when they give him the grabber for his birthday “so you can reach things “. Clint is 6’4” lol. I think he can reach everything just fine.
CE was my late wife's very favorite and really loved all of his pix. My Auntie Gloria was a film/TV actress from the early-50s to the mid-60s and worked w/ Eastwood a couple of times on the "Rawhide" western series. (It's possible that she may have given him his first on-screen kiss.)
I've known a lot of guys like Walt through my life. They were very definite in their actions and colorful in their speech. They all sounded rough and gruff and if they didn't like what you did they would stop you, but if they found you to be honest and honorable, they would support you against the "hounds of hell". It's a shame that most of them have died off and been replaced with a bunch of silly kids. I've had the privilege to know several Sues in my life and have been the richer for it. Good reaction. Thanks.
Two other Eastwood movie I recommend. Every which way but loose is a comedy about a truck driver and his pet orangutan. During his drive, he would do bare knuckle boxing. Another Dirty Harry where he is a police detective who doesn't play around with criminals. You could also check out the tv series Rawhide about cattle drives in the old west. The comedy movie The Blues Brothers sang the theme song when they ended up in a cowboy bar.
Walt realized that, where it counted the most, he really had more in common with his Hmong neighbors, the new Americans, than his own spoiled, entitled family. It certainly is an interesting theme and perspective that this movie surprised pretty much everyone with. Clint Eastwood has been so prominent as a leading actor for so long, but where I think he has really made his mark is as a director, and he did both for this movie.
Yes Dasha, Clint Eastwood has a reputation playing the tough cowboy roles from long ago, but he's also known for his Dirty Harry roles, as a cop with a 44 Magnum. When I first watched Gran Torino, I expected him to go to that gang's place, pull out a 44 Magnum, and gun them all down like Dirty Harry, but the twist was he just let them gun him down. Clint was even an astronaut in one of his movies. He's never boring to watch.
Loved your reaction! Clint Eastwood is almost incapable of making a bad movie. If you want to see more of him, I'd suggest from his westerns "High Plains Drifter", "The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly", "The Outlaw Josey Wales", "Pale Rider" and "Unforgiven". He also plays the ultimate badass cop in the "Dirty Harry" series of movies that you should see. From them, "Dirty Harry", "Sudden Impact" and "The Dead Pool" are don't miss choices. And his lighter movies that are more fun include "Every Which Way But Loose", "Any Which Way You Can", "Space Cowboys" and "The Rookie". "Tightrope" is probably his darkest movie. I'm trying to think of things he's done that I DON't like, and I'm coming up blank. This should keep you busy a while!
I don't disagree with your recommendations in any way, I think you must have 'forgotten' "Kellys Heroes" though .... But I can "forgive" you for that ;). Tightrope is something else. I'd like to add "The Mule" to the list, it's kinda like Gran Torino, not the same but still enjoyable... Well, I liked it anyway.
When Walt locked Thao up, the steel screen on the door was reminiscent of the church confessional. Walt gave Father Janovich his confession about relatively minor things, but confessed to Thao about his real regrets in life.
Did I told ya that Clint Eastwood is God? Cause he is..... I mean, check out Walt's death...... How many times in movies did we see an ending like this? (I don't mean an ending were the good guy dies, that's not extraordinary. I mean an ending were this kind of dead is consider a victory).... In movies, specially in Hollywood, if the good guy dies, he usually dies with a gun in his hand taking down the bad guys, and if he doesn't take them down, then we say that he failed. But here it is Walt, that died spillin no more blood that his own, Jesus style, saving both the Mong and Tao's soul. The situation asked for a warrior, and all we got was a working man..... And it's fun that Eastwood have chosen this ending for Walt. Eastwood is Harry Callahan; he is William Munny, he's Josey Wales, he's The man with no name; in short, he is a guy that is hard to picture in your brain without a gun, and yet there he is, telling us that violence only generates more violence, and that a better way must be found.... That's why I say that Clint Eastwood is God.... cause he is.....
Dasha, I would say that Walts attitude\demeanour in this film is best described as "gruff", plain speaking and generally harsh. But a lot of times it doesn't mean the person is mean, get to know the person and they can be kind and generous. Great reaction, I really enjoyed it, thank you.
9:13 ....This lad over here is Eastwood's son, Scott.... I've always wonder if this scene was on the script, or if it just was daddy telling to his kid to fuck off home and do the task.... XDXD
Clint Eastwood made his career playing the brutal man with a gun, but in the late going he made a series of movies about how being the brutal man with a gun is not really that satisfying. This is the movie where the brutal man with a gun finally goes to confession, makes a friend, and redeems himself.
I am glad you liked this movie, and yes, I work in public housing building maintenance we real men talk to each other just like in this movie. Real working men respect each other and aren't afraid of being the way we are. So glad you were able to see an example of how real men who built this country respect and address each other. (:
Love your reactions. I know this is a patreon poll thing, but I'd love to see you react to Big Fish by Tim Burton at some point. It's my favorite movie and it's sure to make you cry happy tears. :) Much love from Germany!
If that was your first Clint Eastwood film then you have a lot to look forward to. He's a legendary actor for good reason. Need someone tough, gritty and dryly humourous? Clint's the master. He's done loads of great moves, especially tough loner cowboys and tough loner cops. He came to fame doing spaghetti westerns including 'A Fistful of Dollars' which was his breakout role. The Dirty Harry series are classics, he's also been in various war films such as 'The Eiger Sanction' and 'Heartbreak Ridge' , then there's 'Escape from Alcatraz' a prison film, 'Million Dollar Baby' is another of his best films. Of his many westerns probably my favourite is 'Pale Rider'. Unforgiven is excellent too and 'The Outlaw Josey Wales'. Basically you can't go wrong with Clint.
Beautiful reaction to a beautiful movie by a beautiful young lady. Thank you! 🤗 Dasha, your reactions are so intelligent and insightful despite you being so young. I'm always impressed by how quickly you understand things that are overlooked by a lot of other people. You seem to have a very caring heart and are able to see the good in everyone but, at the same time, you are open-minded and understand human nature in a way that is uncommon in people of any age. You should absolutely watch more Clint Eastwood movies. I highly recommend Unforgiven for one. As others have said, he's a legend.
0:45 You should watch the "Dollar-trilogy" of Spaghetti-westerns (so named because they were filmed with Italian actors/extras that were dubbed to English, minus the main characters, in spain as opposed to America). Also having in mind that the actors may be the same and look the same but they portray different characters in each movie, including Clint Eastwood even though he looks the same and wear the same outfits. The dollar/spaghetti trilogy consists of "For a Fistful of dollars", "For a few dollars more" and "The good, the bad, and the ugly", the last of them being the most famous, although in my personal opinion not the best out of the three. In the same Italian western genre made by the same director you'd also find "Duck, you sucker!", "Once upon a time in the west", Once upon a time in America", "My name is nobody" and "My name is still nobody" with Terrence Hill and Mario Brega in the main roles. Sergio Leone also made a little movie called "The godfather", which I'm sure you remember.
You should check out more Clint Eastwood movies. Not only did Clint star in this movie but he also produced and directed it. If you like sad endings check out "Million Dollar Baby". One of my favorite Clint Eastwood directed movies is "Letters from Iwo Jima". About that WWII battle but from the Japanese side.
Don't forget *_Every Which Way but Loose._* It's a comedy about a rough bare-knuckle boxer (Eastwood), his wisecracking brother, and their pet orangutan, going on a road trip through the American south to find a long-lost ex-girlfriend. It's an oldie but a great slice of American country culture.
love this movie, Clint Eastwood is one of the bests! (also that young boy walking with the girl when they encountered those 3 dudes on the street is actually Clint Eastwood's RL son)
Clint Eastwood also wrote and directed this movie. Also he wrote and performed the end credits song. Think what you will of his politics, the guy's multi-talented.
We have to understand just how deeply disappointed Walt is in how his life turned out. His children and grandchildren feel entitled and are extremely self-centered and disrespectful, his neighborhood has completely changed with the people he knew from his own culture all gone and replaced by foreigners he doesn't understand (this sounds racist today, but he doesn't feel like he's even living in the same country, and I although I am Asian myself, I totally understand his perspective and feel bad for him), there are ethnic gangs all over who frankly don't make all of these strange new people look good, and his beloved wife had just passed away. And he has a terminal illness, on top of all of that. Walt has my sympathy, and I don't blame him for how he feels one bit. But we'll see how things get better for him amid all of this turmoil as this old codger learns a thing or two, and finds something and someone else to live, fight, and even die for.
Grew up watching Clint Eastwood in Westerns The Good and the Bad and Ugly etc.and then Unforgiven plus this Classic, and don't forget Dirty Harry. Dasha, great emotional reaction. Cheer's 🇬🇧 edit: spelling.
Don't know Clint Eastwood? Well there are a hell of a lot of good movies to react to from him. My favorite is a western called "The Outlaw Josey Wales". And in Back to the Future Part 3, Marty chose his name to give to the people in the 19th century because he is a popular Western actor..
Walt's son and daughter-in-law were apparently being thoughtful, for once, but they were also insulting with that grabber and phone with giant buttons. They treated him like an invalid, like he was too old and crippled to take care of himself, and probably because his son wanted to inherit his house earlier. That was his selfish ulterior motive.
I love this movie - but, Clint should have consulted some movers before doing that scene where he needs Thao's help bringing the appliance up the stairs. Believe me - the mover on the bottom is pushing way more weight than the mover at the top is pulling!
I didn't look at every comment... The movie takes a turn when Walt says "don't touch my dog" Sue says "we like cats" ..... Men and I say "Men"" (the ones that do what others can't/won't do) have scars fr9m those things that suck but keep the rest free. Some run and some don't! I don't look at either negative but those that don't I relate to...my dad was Special Forces and I carry his sentiment....although my dad taught me like Walt to think objectively. Most real men men have empathy which makes real men! That white kid is his kid! 😂
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Sue is the underrated hero of this film. Her willingness to meet Walt where he was instead of trying to change him immediately is what allowed him the space to change. His behavior is unacceptable most of the film, but saying that over and over doesn't accomplish a damn thing. She actually put forth the effort. She made the decision that trying to be a good person is more productive than complaining all the time.
Give a little, get a little.
" Sue Lor " stole this movie.
I think it's kinda hilarious watching young reactors shocked at Walt's behavior in this. Every time he says anything, they are like, "OMG what a racist!". Meanwhile, you've got black, Hispanic and Asian gangs tossing racial slurs around and killing each other in the streets... yet none of the reactors think anything of that.
Meanwhile Walt and his entire generation toss these words around to each other as well, and they are all said in humor.
@@Mr.Ekshin Good point there.
I always thought he saw Sue as the daughter he always wanted, but never had. Even if he never admitted it. You could see how they talked, how he treated her compared to his "real family". She was his daughter basically.. which is why it broke his heart that his actions hurt her so badly :(
"Is it a friendly conversation?"
Dasha, your heart is too pure for this world.
She is so sweet i just watched her cry to shawshank and I cried with her lol
The moment he was in the washroom saying the neighbours understood him better than his own family. It tears me up. Great reaction Dasha.
unfortunately his kids seem to have inherited his worse traits
The family’s reaction when Walt left Tao his Gran Torino in his will will never get old.
.... but "it's mine!?"
And the Daughter in law’s eye roll when it was read that he left the house to the church makes me laugh too! You know that’s why they wanted him to go to a retirement home earlier in the movie! They wanted the house or the money for selling it!
0:18 "A brutal man standing with a gun." What a great description of Clint Eastwood.
Clint Eastwood is a Legend and a national treasure. One of my favorite movies of all time, it's humorous, heartwarming and very sad. Wonderful reaction dasha. 🙏❤
I love the guy, but I'll never forget that time when he was yelling at a chair. lol
@@AnotherPostcard same
Please god take sleepy joseph and let us Clint
@@AnotherPostcard Meanwhile, your grandpa in the White House doesn't know what planet he's on. Piss off...
The scene that always gets me is Walts real confession to Thao while he is locked in the basement. Some of the hardest people are those that just bury their pain deep and use that hard exterior to shield themselves. It is only to Thao that Walt truly bared his soul.
Yes. His real confession his wife wanted for him, he had that w tao.
It's Toad*
Mm.. it's especially good because the screen door on Walt's basement almost makes it look like a confessional as well? You know. Like the grate over a confessional booth door. Sure it was on purpose, but still a great add to the scene
Clint Eastwood is a living legend. Not only as a great actor, but also a great director.
He's nearly 100 and still making movies. #Gigachad
I agree. When the legend passes I’m gonna have time off work.
He was always just an okay actor. Definitely one of the best directors Hollywood has ever known.
L.J Jackson Jr - he’s 92 years old as of May 31st this year. True, thats closer to 100 than many, but still 8 years away.
He was an excellent Mayor.
One of the saddest movies ever made, as Walt sacrificed everything to make sure that Thau would never experience killing another person as he has his whole life ahead of him, and doesn't want him to end up in prison. He even has lung cancer but hides it from his greedy, selfish, uncaring family.
Toad*
Realistically Toad would have been killed instantly. So Walt literally saved his life by ending his own.
"I have no job, no car and no gf." "Jeez, I should have shot him when I had the chance." Funniest damn line in the movie.
And in the end, he has a car, a job, and a dog. And a trade and free from harassment of gangs.
Clint Eastwood is a rare actor to have found success on both sides of the camera. He has won 2 Oscars for Best Director (for UNFORGIVEN and MILLION DOLLAR BABY respectively). Heavily recommend checking out more of his movies, especially those 2.
I would also add LETTERS FROM IWO JIMA, MYSTIC RIVER, AMERICAN SNIPER, and BRIDGES OF MADISON COUNTY to that list as well. Eastwood directed all of these movies as well.
It's hard to pick just a few Clint Eastwood-starring movies to recommend above all others, but I'll give it a try. The top 5 must-see Eastwood films to me would have to be:
1. Dirty Harry
2. The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly
3. Play Misty for Me
4. Million Dollar Baby
5. Unforgiven
He's a pretty good director too. I like the Iwo Jima movies he made, one from the American side, Flags of Our Fathers, and the other, really good movie, from the Japanese side, Letters From Iwo Jima, which was mainly in Japanese. Favorite: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly.
6. Pale Rider
7. Outlaw Josey Wales
id agree for the most part , replacing Dirty Harry with Pale Rider
8. Heartbreak Ridge
Any Which Way But Loose
The daughter is the woman who starred in Rocky in the Bar
The guy walking with Sue (Thao’s sister) before those guys harass her is actually Clint Eastwoods son Scott.
Clint Eastwood is an actor that I think you should definitely seek out. His earlier work with the Dollars trilogy is iconic, and his later works like Million Dollar Baby and Unforgiven are moving films that pull the tears out of you.
Don't forget Dirty Harry.
" Blood Work ", " Space Cowboys " , " Heartbreak Ridge ".
and not to forget, that it was he, who brought us "flags of our fathers" and "letters from iwo jima", both brilliant movies, although i highly prefer Letters from Iwo Jima... loved seeing the same tragic, heroic, disgusting and sad scenes from both sides and perspectives...
@@clutchpedalreturnsprg7710 Pale Rider
@@barreloffun10 Where Eagles Dare, The Eiger Sanction, Thunderbolt and Lightfoot
9:15 The white guy with Sue is Clint Eastwood's son Scott Eastwood (Scott Clinton Reeves).
Love this movie. Forgot about that "dragon lady" line. Called an exgf that for a while. That barber shop and construction site talk... Definitely accurate.
This movie took everyone by surprise. It's not what anyone thinks it's going to be. Great reaction!
When Walt rescues Sue from the 3 black guys, the actor playing the white kid is Clint Eastwood's actual son.
Haha, that little Hmong girl called him "Toad", too. 😄
"Million Dollar Baby" is a gem too! Highly praised, and an Academy Award winner
I really like the moment where all of the Hmong women are piling food up on Walt's plate. It's a really brief moment, but it says so much about the character of everyone in the room and I instantly and teleported there and know the people there.
I like Clint Eastwood's sense of humor casting his own son as that loser "bro" guy 😂 Awesome 🤣
It always chokes me up Sue attends Walt's funeral in her traditional dress, showing him the respect how she knows best.
one of my fav movies, but tbh I don't know any bad movie starring Clint Eastwood - if you haven't watched "Million Dollar Baby" you definitely should watch it/ react to it! Great reaction as always, love your reactions 🙂 Stay healthy, all of you guys!
Watch " Kelly's Heroes " too. Nowadays there only a few of them left alive.
Space Cowboys is pretty awful but aside from that one you can't really go wrong with Clint.
@@Rikard_Nilsson What can I say. I've visited N.A.S.A. and it was nostalgic.
One of the reasons he's considered a movie "icon" and "legend". Very few actual "bad" movies. Maybe some aren't for everyone, some people aren't big on Western's, but I can bet that even people who aren't big on those types of movies, would still like some of his. Especially like Hang Em High, For A Few Dollars More etc.
Walt didn't just want Thao not to die, he also wanted Thao not to kill.
One of the most movies for me. Excellent acting. Walt reminds me of my uncles and grandparents who were vets of either WWII or Korea, they were gruff plain speaking men who had hearts of gold. Just like Walt.
Clint Eastwood has been a movie star since the Sixties, and after a while he moved behind the camera to produce and direct. If you want to see him in a more recent (1992) western, try "Unforgiven."
That white boy who thought he was everyone's "bro" was played by Scott Eastwood, Clint Eastwood's son.
This is a great movie with a really good story and super characters. Walt knew he was dying from lung cancer and also knew that Sue' family didn't stand a chance with that gang around so he got rid of them by sacrificing himself and sending them to jail. It was so cool watching Walt's transformation and watching your reaction, great job Dasha.
His brain was scrambled with anger and he heard things as they were explained to him and he adapted as he always does. Kindness reprogrammed his thoughts and it felt good to feel good about someone else that actually deserved it. He was on his way out anyways so the sacrifice of a Soldier to better other people's lives. The ability to leave his worldly belongings to someone he actually cares about and it will do the most good.
Since nobody else ever mentions it when talking about Clint Eastwood, I'm going to say I'd like to see someone react to he musical "Paint Your Wagon" starring Clint Eastwood and Lee Marvin.
I remember seeing my dad watching that movie and I walked right past it, kind of glanced at the TV and stopped. Yes indeed that was Clint Eastwood singing? LOL
I remember the Simpsons making fun of it on their show and I never really knew if it was real or not until way later.
@@kroanosm617 I got a big laugh out of Marge saying "Who knew Lee Marvin could do such marvelous splits" and Lisa sighing "He dreamy."
You should watch Clint Eastwood’s Oscar-winning western called Unforgiven from 1992, also starring Morgan Freeman. Many consider it his masterpiece.
Walt liked Sue much more than his own children because she treated him with respect like a human and had much better qualities as a person in general.
Hooray my first special shout out! You picked an amazing movie and an equally amazing reaction to go with it. Thank you Dasha! Keep up the great work.
"I think my dad watched movies with him."
Normally, that's where I'd feel old and die a little inside, but EVERYONE'S dad likes Clint Eastwood movies.
He's been around so long even Boomers can like like "Yeah, I saw A Fistful of Dollars way back in 1964... my DAD took me to see it and we both loved it!"
9:13 this is Clint's son, Scott Eastwood. he was also in a western film called "Diablo" he looked exactly like Clint when he was younger. another great reaction! 👍
Clint Eastwood is a tremendous actor, and has an amazing filmography spanning countless decades. One of my favorites from him is Absolute Power. His character is a bit more on the playful side in that one. If you get the chance, you should check it out, Dasha.
I feel like this movie had a strong message about racism. It's easy to hate a group of people you don't know and don't understand, but it's much harder to hate someone you know and have shared experiences with no matter who they are.
Maybe but Walt was not a racist man and far as I remember, he didn't show it off or say it out loud during the whole movie. I think he was kind of disturbed about his neighborhood's demographycal status as he doesn't see that much American people around besides the priest and his barber.
Walt treated everyone the same, no matter if they were Asian, black, or the Italian barber or Irish construction foreman. He insulted everyone. It was a shield to keep people away, because he was suffering from PTSD from his actions in Korea.
Clint is one of my heroes. He was obviously great in his serious movies, but his comedies were pretty funny. too. 'Every Which Way but Loose' and 'Every Which Way You Can' were hilarious. In those movies, he's a street fighter and his best friend is an orangutan named 'Clyde'.
Great reaction to a great movie, thanks Dasha. The scene at the end, where Walt's son keeps glancing over to the Hmong community on the pews gets me every time. He just can't understand why they are there or why they would respect Walt so much.
Even better is Clint Eastwood in Million Dollar Baby!! Same grumpy old man and heart breaking 😭😭😭
Great reaction, Dasha. I think you should check out more of Clint Eastwood's works, he has starred in and directed some real gems, in my opinion he is truly one of the legends of Hollywood.
My personal favorite is “The Good the Bad and the Ugly”, which is possibly too slow and long for most people a good deal younger than myself, but if any youtube reactor might be able to find it’s brilliance despite it’s length, it might be Dasha. So many reactors I’ve sampled watching seem a bit bored no matter what they’re watching.
The finale is exposed with the straight razor and fitted suit. The confession was for his wife. Walt knew...
Sasha, great, kind reaction. You have much wisdom beyond your tears.
One of the many classic Clint Eastwood movies! The Good The Bad And The Ugly / Dirty Harry / Escape From Alcatraz /In The Line Of Fire......all these are must-see and the list goes on 😁
IMO this movie is about acceptance and moving past hurt. Walt never learned to accept what he had done in Korea, and so.. treated every Asian person pretty much like trash. But through time with his neighbors, and seeing that everyone is their own person, he learned to move on and accept what he had done, and that he can have a life still with happiness.. even giving what little life he had left up to protect others again. :( Especially love his relationship with Sue.. you could tell by the end he actually loved her like a daughter. She was the daughter he wanted..not his own family, but her.. someone who was once from a race of people he disliked and didn't trust.. just so sad but good at the same time :(
A small detail that's very easy to miss, at the end when Walt had just given his life for his friends, he fell onto the ground in the position of Jesus Christ hanging on the cross.
Clint Eastwood is a great actor that has no stop in him, he just made a movie in 2021 at the age of 91, called "Cry Macho" I love all his movies, but Gran Torino is probably my favorite, that's what I call the ultimate sacrifice, it makes me think of the Bible verse John 15:13 "No one has greater love [nor stronger commitment] than to lay down his own life for his friends" as always I loved your Reaction Dasha, you are always perceptive and your reactions come from the heart
Dasha, here's one for you:
Million Dollar Baby Wins Best Picture: 2005 Oscars
Morgan Freeman winning an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in "Million Dollar Baby"
Clint Eastwood Wins Best Directing: 2005 Oscars- "Million Dollar Baby"
Hilary Swank Wins Best Actress: 2005 Oscars "Million Dollar Baby"
Walt Kowalsky or Kowalski (in Polish) is actually Polish american and Actor playing him is Clint Eastwood of mostly irish and probbably scottish origin.
The shaman could tell that Walt wasn't happy? Wow, he must have mystical powers! I couldn't tell.... 😉
I always thought it was funny when they give him the grabber for his birthday “so you can reach things “. Clint is 6’4” lol.
I think he can reach everything just fine.
Men in the midwest absolutely talk to each other like Walt does in this movie.
CE was my late wife's very favorite and really loved all of his pix. My Auntie Gloria was a film/TV actress from the early-50s to the mid-60s and worked w/ Eastwood a couple of times on the "Rawhide" western series. (It's possible that she may have given him his first on-screen kiss.)
Sue was my favorite person after Walt.Sweet spirited.She was so kind hearted.
I've known a lot of guys like Walt through my life. They were very definite in their actions and colorful in their speech. They all sounded rough and gruff and if they didn't like what you did they would stop you, but if they found you to be honest and honorable, they would support you against the "hounds of hell". It's a shame that most of them have died off and been replaced with a bunch of silly kids. I've had the privilege to know several Sues in my life and have been the richer for it. Good reaction. Thanks.
Thanks Dasha. Your reaction is really genuine and heartfelt. Do try a few more Clint Eastwood movies…. “Unforgiven” is my choice.
Two other Eastwood movie I recommend. Every which way but loose is a comedy about a truck driver and his pet orangutan. During his drive, he would do bare knuckle boxing. Another Dirty Harry where he is a police detective who doesn't play around with criminals. You could also check out the tv series Rawhide about cattle drives in the old west. The comedy movie The Blues Brothers sang the theme song when they ended up in a cowboy bar.
Walt realized that, where it counted the most, he really had more in common with his Hmong neighbors, the new Americans, than his own spoiled, entitled family. It certainly is an interesting theme and perspective that this movie surprised pretty much everyone with. Clint Eastwood has been so prominent as a leading actor for so long, but where I think he has really made his mark is as a director, and he did both for this movie.
Yes Dasha, Clint Eastwood has a reputation playing the tough cowboy roles from long ago, but he's also known for his Dirty Harry roles, as a cop with a 44 Magnum. When I first watched Gran Torino, I expected him to go to that gang's place, pull out a 44 Magnum, and gun them all down like Dirty Harry, but the twist was he just let them gun him down.
Clint was even an astronaut in one of his movies. He's never boring to watch.
Loved your reaction! Clint Eastwood is almost incapable of making a bad movie. If you want to see more of him, I'd suggest from his westerns "High Plains Drifter", "The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly", "The Outlaw Josey Wales", "Pale Rider" and "Unforgiven". He also plays the ultimate badass cop in the "Dirty Harry" series of movies that you should see. From them, "Dirty Harry", "Sudden Impact" and "The Dead Pool" are don't miss choices. And his lighter movies that are more fun include "Every Which Way But Loose", "Any Which Way You Can", "Space Cowboys" and "The Rookie". "Tightrope" is probably his darkest movie. I'm trying to think of things he's done that I DON't like, and I'm coming up blank. This should keep you busy a while!
I don't disagree with your recommendations in any way, I think you must have 'forgotten' "Kellys Heroes" though .... But I can "forgive" you for that ;). Tightrope is something else.
I'd like to add "The Mule" to the list, it's kinda like Gran Torino, not the same but still enjoyable... Well, I liked it anyway.
When Walt locked Thao up, the steel screen on the door was reminiscent of the church confessional. Walt gave Father Janovich his confession about relatively minor things, but confessed to Thao about his real regrets in life.
Did I told ya that Clint Eastwood is God? Cause he is..... I mean, check out Walt's death......
How many times in movies did we see an ending like this? (I don't mean an ending were the good guy dies, that's not extraordinary. I mean an ending were this kind of dead is consider a victory)....
In movies, specially in Hollywood, if the good guy dies, he usually dies with a gun in his hand taking down the bad guys, and if he doesn't take them down, then we say that he failed. But here it is Walt, that died spillin no more blood that his own, Jesus style, saving both the Mong and Tao's soul. The situation asked for a warrior, and all we got was a working man.....
And it's fun that Eastwood have chosen this ending for Walt. Eastwood is Harry Callahan; he is William Munny, he's Josey Wales, he's The man with no name; in short, he is a guy that is hard to picture in your brain without a gun, and yet there he is, telling us that violence only generates more violence, and that a better way must be found....
That's why I say that Clint Eastwood is God.... cause he is.....
Dasha, I would say that Walts attitude\demeanour in this film is best described as "gruff", plain speaking and generally harsh.
But a lot of times it doesn't mean the person is mean, get to know the person and they can be kind and generous. Great reaction, I really enjoyed it, thank you.
9:13 ....This lad over here is Eastwood's son, Scott.... I've always wonder if this scene was on the script, or if it just was daddy telling to his kid to fuck off home and do the task.... XDXD
Clint Eastwood made his career playing the brutal man with a gun, but in the late going he made a series of movies about how being the brutal man with a gun is not really that satisfying. This is the movie where the brutal man with a gun finally goes to confession, makes a friend, and redeems himself.
Dasha needs to watch “million dollar baby” and “unforgiven” 👍🏻👍🏻
I am glad you liked this movie, and yes, I work in public housing building maintenance we real men talk to each other just like in this movie. Real working men respect each other and aren't afraid of being the way we are. So glad you were able to see an example of how real men who built this country respect and address each other. (:
Love your reactions. I know this is a patreon poll thing, but I'd love to see you react to Big Fish by Tim Burton at some point.
It's my favorite movie and it's sure to make you cry happy tears. :)
Much love from Germany!
I'm proud of your reaction, Dasha! It's a tough movie...many individuals in this country feel like Walt.
If that was your first Clint Eastwood film then you have a lot to look forward to. He's a legendary actor for good reason. Need someone tough, gritty and dryly humourous? Clint's the master.
He's done loads of great moves, especially tough loner cowboys and tough loner cops.
He came to fame doing spaghetti westerns including 'A Fistful of Dollars' which was his breakout role. The Dirty Harry series are classics, he's also been in various war films such as 'The Eiger Sanction' and 'Heartbreak Ridge' , then there's 'Escape from Alcatraz' a prison film, 'Million Dollar Baby' is another of his best films.
Of his many westerns probably my favourite is 'Pale Rider'. Unforgiven is excellent too and 'The Outlaw Josey Wales'. Basically you can't go wrong with Clint.
This is a special movie. SO good! I'm glad that you enjoyed it too, Dasha. 😊
Beautiful reaction to a beautiful movie by a beautiful young lady. Thank you! 🤗
Dasha, your reactions are so intelligent and insightful despite you being so young. I'm always impressed by how quickly you understand things that are overlooked by a lot of other people. You seem to have a very caring heart and are able to see the good in everyone but, at the same time, you are open-minded and understand human nature in a way that is uncommon in people of any age.
You should absolutely watch more Clint Eastwood movies. I highly recommend Unforgiven for one. As others have said, he's a legend.
You online creeps are the worst.
Clint is a living legend. 💯🔥🔥🔥🔥Great reaction Dasha 🤙
0:45 You should watch the "Dollar-trilogy" of Spaghetti-westerns (so named because they were filmed with Italian actors/extras that were dubbed to English, minus the main characters, in spain as opposed to America). Also having in mind that the actors may be the same and look the same but they portray different characters in each movie, including Clint Eastwood even though he looks the same and wear the same outfits.
The dollar/spaghetti trilogy consists of "For a Fistful of dollars", "For a few dollars more" and "The good, the bad, and the ugly", the last of them being the most famous, although in my personal opinion not the best out of the three.
In the same Italian western genre made by the same director you'd also find "Duck, you sucker!", "Once upon a time in the west", Once upon a time in America", "My name is nobody" and "My name is still nobody" with Terrence Hill and Mario Brega in the main roles. Sergio Leone also made a little movie called "The godfather", which I'm sure you remember.
You should check out more Clint Eastwood movies. Not only did Clint star in this movie but he also produced and directed it. If you like sad endings check out "Million Dollar Baby". One of my favorite Clint Eastwood directed movies is "Letters from Iwo Jima". About that WWII battle but from the Japanese side.
Don't forget *_Every Which Way but Loose._* It's a comedy about a rough bare-knuckle boxer (Eastwood), his wisecracking brother, and their pet orangutan, going on a road trip through the American south to find a long-lost ex-girlfriend. It's an oldie but a great slice of American country culture.
Please watch the Good, the Bad and the Ugly. It‘s one of the best westerns ever.
Plus it features a beautiful young Clint Eastwood.
Btw Clint wrote and sang that song over the credits at the end😊
love this movie, Clint Eastwood is one of the bests! (also that young boy walking with the girl when they encountered those 3 dudes on the street is actually Clint Eastwood's RL son)
I feel like your English is getting better lol, that's so cool to see that. Love your channel! Can't wait for the next one.
Remember trying to find reactions to this movie a year ago now there are loads such a great movie.
Clint Eastwood also wrote and directed this movie. Also he wrote and performed the end credits song. Think what you will of his politics, the guy's multi-talented.
Great Reaction Video 👏
The comments that I have read already say it all!
We have to understand just how deeply disappointed Walt is in how his life turned out. His children and grandchildren feel entitled and are extremely self-centered and disrespectful, his neighborhood has completely changed with the people he knew from his own culture all gone and replaced by foreigners he doesn't understand (this sounds racist today, but he doesn't feel like he's even living in the same country, and I although I am Asian myself, I totally understand his perspective and feel bad for him), there are ethnic gangs all over who frankly don't make all of these strange new people look good, and his beloved wife had just passed away. And he has a terminal illness, on top of all of that. Walt has my sympathy, and I don't blame him for how he feels one bit. But we'll see how things get better for him amid all of this turmoil as this old codger learns a thing or two, and finds something and someone else to live, fight, and even die for.
watch "As far as my feet will carry me"... about a WW2 German soldier escaping from a POW camp in Siberia, Soviet Russia
Grew up watching Clint Eastwood in Westerns The Good and the Bad and Ugly etc.and then Unforgiven plus this Classic, and don't forget Dirty Harry. Dasha, great emotional reaction. Cheer's 🇬🇧 edit: spelling.
Don't know Clint Eastwood? Well there are a hell of a lot of good movies to react to from him. My favorite is a western called "The Outlaw Josey Wales". And in Back to the Future Part 3, Marty chose his name to give to the people in the 19th century because he is a popular Western actor..
Oh god, I just start watching, but I can feel the tears coming already. Poor Dasha, that will be a tough one...
Wonderful movie & a wonderful reaction. “Walt Kawalsky (misspelled). “Whatever I do they won’t stand a chance.” -They didn’t!
Thank you, Dasha. A lovely reaction to a fine movie. I think you'd enjoy some of his other movies. Hope to see them on your channel soon.
Walt's son and daughter-in-law were apparently being thoughtful, for once, but they were also insulting with that grabber and phone with giant buttons. They treated him like an invalid, like he was too old and crippled to take care of himself, and probably because his son wanted to inherit his house earlier. That was his selfish ulterior motive.
Just an FYI, the white guy Sue went out on the date with, and the black guys accosted her, was Clints son in REAL life.
I love this movie - but, Clint should have consulted some movers before doing that scene where he needs Thao's help bringing the appliance up the stairs. Believe me - the mover on the bottom is pushing way more weight than the mover at the top is pulling!
This movie makes me cry every time I watch it.
Walt got a best friend. Some people overlook the fact that Walt got to be the father he never was...
Heartbreaking that he never got the chance to reconcile with his boys.
I didn't look at every comment...
The movie takes a turn when Walt says "don't touch my dog"
Sue says "we like cats" .....
Men and I say "Men"" (the ones that do what others can't/won't do) have scars fr9m those things that suck but keep the rest free. Some run and some don't! I don't look at either negative but those that don't I relate to...my dad was Special Forces and I carry his sentiment....although my dad taught me like Walt to think objectively. Most real men men have empathy which makes real men!
That white kid is his kid! 😂
Joined!
Clint Eatwood's son is the kid with the "spooks"
😂 For the sensitive folks I'm just a cracker!
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Watch Clint Eastwood in "a Fist full of Dollars" one of his first films, and they continue watching them.
Clint Eastwood movies I recommend are Pale Rider, High Plaines Drifter, and also check out his signature movies, The Dirty Harry movies.
Torino was big in the 70s. Regular car that was sporty. 🚗