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"the Outlaw Josey Wales" Starring and Directed by Clint is his personal favorite Western film of his entire career because it's his best Western and I think that it's the Greatest Western of All-Time...
Hey Mary. Thank you for reacting to this film. I've been Clint's casting director for the last 11 years and I've been a member of his casting team for the past 18. I worked on this film as a casting associate under an amazing casting director (Ellen Chenoweth) and it was one of the most memorable projects I've ever been a part of. We asked Clint if he wanted Hmong people to play the Hmong roles in the film and he said yes. This was terrifying because it was a monumental task. In 2007 there were virtually no Hmong actors (I only knew of 2). So we researched where Hmong communities were located in the US. We canvassed Hmong markets and neighborhoods, put ads in Hmong news papers and radio stations and held open casting calls in St. Paul, MN, Warren, MI and Fresno, CA. Every Hmong actor in that film (with the exception of Spider) were just regular people we found at an open casting call. It was one of the most stressful films I've ever worked on, but it was also one of the most gratifying. Lastly, I just want to say how much I enjoy your channel and your reactions. All the best, Geoff Miclat
I love that clint always win for best directors academy awards but it was a truly a huge mistake for clint Eastwood not get the a academy award for leading actor for grand torino or especially my favorite my God million dollar baby
Thank you, i always wondered about that, since the performance at one or another point is not very convincing. But overall they did a great job for someone without formal training.
One thing I never realized: Walt talks about how the worst part is that he was given a medal for killing a kid he didn’t need to. At the end, he passes the medal to Thao, giving his life for a kid he didn’t need to.
Plus, Thao accidentally flagged Walt with his M1 Garand, the same rifle he used to kill that kid. And with his death being at the hands of Hmong kids with guns, the fact that he didn't flinch as he was shot up but just exhaled signifies to me that he came to terms with his past, now coming full circle, and accepting his end with the knowledge that he redeemed himself.
You don't get a Silver Star for killing someone, you get a Silver Star for a supreme act of bravery and the film does not reveal the reason behind this award.
@davisworth5114 Walt literally told Thao when he was giving him the star. Walt was given the star because he went into a machine gun nest and he was the only one that came back that day
"I don't think that's how guys talk to each other. At least not in Australia." Mary, I'm from Australia. This is EXACTLY how guys talk to each other. Or at the very least the older generation.
I don't know why anyone would have expect to share his grief in public. It just wasn't his way.. not uncommon for men from his generation. With Sue it was different.. by then he was able to remove much of his armor.
I remember my dad taking us to the theater to watch this. He wasn’t big on movies or going, usually would fall asleep 20 minutes in, but he actually watched the whole thing. He’s from Mexico so I didn’t know he even knew who Clint Eastwood was. My dad’s always been a tough hard ass but I think this was the first time I ever saw him cry at a movie. Never forgot it since then. Great film
A very important thing to realize about this film is that you don't change racism by shaming and screaming at people that they are racist. You change hearts and minds with caring, knowledge and character. Wish we could have more of that these days.
Best comment I've read in a while. I'm getting a little older now to be honest, and actually grew up with alot of people on every side speaking similar things. Sure it isn't appropriate, but I'm over 40 and still have friends of various ethnic groups I have had since elementary school. Lost two this year. The point is, the world now and the way it is is not better, not at all, it's just different. Lots of things are better, but it is amazing with all of the differences in personalities and cultural things many people from my generation still grew up just fine, and I absolutely love my closest friends and family and have had many friends since childhood. There isn't anything I wouldn't do for any of them. It kinda makes me sad seeing so many people today that will miss out on that because the whole world is trying so hard and carefully to be so politically correct and not get "canceled." Honestly, they could all learn some things from the past if they allowed themselves to.
I don't see Walt as a racist. To be a racist you have to believe some are superior. I believe he had very low opinion of the entirety of humanity. Unfortunately it was likely reinforced by the fact his expectations were seldom disappointed.
@@gk5891 I actually agree with you here, in my post I never said Walt was racist, but it was implied in the way I phrased things. Walt is more of a misanthrope than racist. But this movie still teaches the right way to deal with racism., which was my original point.
This is a very sad movie as Walt sacrificed everything to make sure that Thau would have a normal life and never experience killing someone and spending the rest of his life in prison. Walt was diagnosed with cancer but he hides this from his greedy selfish uncaring family.
I would say that Walt found a mission in his final days. He found the kids he SHOULD have had but didn't. And he went out saving them. So, not sad at all.
His wife just died, his kids didn't want anything to do with him and he was dying. Walt found a purpose to make the end of his life meaningful and make lives other others better.
Yeah, I expected that he would leave Tao his truck and tools to help him with his work. The Gran Torino was nice, but the tools and truck would have been more practical. Maybe give the Gran Torino to Sue.
The more I watch this, the more I dont think it is sad... Walt got a lot out of this ending. He gets to see his wife again. He gets to save the family next door... He gets to choose the way he dies, and doesn't have to suffer being sick... And he gets to redeem some of the bad things he had done in his life.... When he turns around to the priest, he says, with relief and conviction.. hes at peace... Great movie. Great reaction. Thank you. 😊
Clint Eastwood is a rare actor to have equally extensive work as a director as well. As a matter of fact, he has won 2 Best Director Oscars (for UNFORGIVEN and MILLION DOLLAR BABY respectively). Highly recommend checking out more of his movies, especially those 2.
UNFORGIVEN is brilliant. It's a harsh critique of the whole Western genre with it's gritty realism, but still... Affirms they had something important to say, somehow? IDK, but must watch.
Most people miss that Walt went to confession in church but then when he locked Thao in the basement the screen door looked just like the screen in a church's confessional and that is where the real confession took place. The next Clint Eastwood movie to see is "Unforgiven".
Yum-Yum is a pretty young Japanese woman from the Gilbert and Sullivan opera "The Mikado". This was written back when Japan first opened up to the west and Japanese styles, manner and traditions were new and exotic to the eyes and ears of westerners. So when the British writer of that period wrote "The Mikado" he made up names that embraced the intent of something exotic but also would express the character correctly to the western ear. Hence, the pretty young woman is Yum-Yum and so to Walt, the pretty young Hmong woman is Yum-Yum.
Yeah he has worked with other members of his family in other films. One of them being Honky Tonk Man. And one of this daughters in Tightrope. You know if they ever made a film about Clint Eastwood, Scott Eastwood could play his younger self.
Great reaction to a great movie. As for him being racist, I never saw that, but as you said, he's a prick to everyone, and I've known several men like that. He didn't hate anyone because of their race, but just dislikes all people, unless they treated him like that also, not taking any crap from him. That's why he warmed up to Sue, she gave his crap right back to him, and he respected that. When Toad(Tao) stood up to him about moving that appliance, he started to respect him. He grew up in a time when you didn't need a filter for everything you say and he never bothered to develop one. People used to not get their panties in a wad for every little slight, imagined or real. His friendship with the barber is a good example, they throw what we today call insults at each other, and it doesn't bother either of them. That's how men used to show other men how much they appreciated their friendship, by hurling insults at each other, and not getting bent out of shape about it. I think the world today has gone too far to the hyper-sensitive side, where everyone gets upset about everything.
Everyone is a racist by the new age of folks. A few weeks ago, I had a discussion (disagreement) about some random thing on a forum, and out of the blue, the person called me racist. hahaha
You don't look like "crap" as you say, when you're giving an honest emotional reaction. I watch quite a few movie and music reactors on TH-cam and you're pretty amazing! Don't change!
The word racist is thrown around way too much and too easy these days. Walt was just a grumpy old man who has been through a lot, including war. Everyone who was a friend of Walt loved Walt and he treated people the way they treated him which is fair. Just using a certain word doesn’t make you a racist, context and knowing the person means everything.
I watched this movie like 2-3 years ago with my 10 year old nephew and at the end he started crying n said "why does he had to die though?" We both teared up ..what a great movie
I also think that Walt introduced Tao to his friends, the barber and the construction guy, so that he'd have positive adult influences after he died. Also, having Tao doing chores for the other neighbors gave them all a sense of pride in their community, so seeing the gang members execute Walt on their street forced them all to call the cops, so they could be rid of this blight on their community. Walt most likely had cancer, so he chose to remove the "cancer" of gang members over putting himself through treatment that would only make him more miserable. Guys like him can't deal with being helpless. Years ago, back in 80's, my hometown got a massive influx of Soviet defectors, and the older ones had a real hard time not just assimilating, but also trusting those who weren't like them, and I know that the older Americans weren't very nice to them either. So I saw Sue as the bridge to both the old Hmong culture and the American culture; she was patient with Walt's ignorant comments and didn't get mad at him, she would just explain what they were doing, and she probably told her older relatives that Walt doesn't know any better.
One thing I love about this movie is that it illustrates how people can be awful on the outside, yet clearly are good people on the inside. This happens far more often than we allow, generally.
Martin Luther King Jr. said that it is not the color of one's skin that we should judge others on, but the content of their character. To me, this is more than the literal interpretation. It means, "don't judge a book by it's cover." We all put on a "skin" or mask that we portray to the public based on our lives or experiences, but it does not mean that our character is contaminated.
I have a soft spot in my heart for this film and most of Clint's films as a result of my own relationship with my father. My father was a big Eastwood fan, and one of the ways we bonded when I was younger was watching Eastwood films. We would recite lines from different Eastwood films to each other, which could be taken out of context if someone with us wasn't privy to the joke. This film was the first Eastwood film released after my father's passing, and so much of Walt reminded me of my own father that I was an emotional wreck during my first viewing of this film. I don't go in for the celebrity worship that seems to be ingrained in western culture, but I will feel a tremendous sense of loss when Clint leaves us. I hope you will explore more of his filmography.
I spent a lot of time in living in California and have crossed paths with plenty celebrities. Meeting Clint when I was a young soldier stationed in Monterey was the one and only time I was reduced to an absolute fawning fool.
The rifle was his M1 Garand which would have been used during his service in Korea. You pointed out something I never noticed before. He confessed to Thao just before his final act. Unforgiven is my favorite Eastwood movie. It is pretty heavy like this is, and outstanding. "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly" is a classic of young handsome movie star Clint and it's a great one if you want to check out his earlier roles.
My first car was a 73 Gran Torino. I also grew up watching Clint Eastwood Films. The Unforgiven was my favourite Eastwood film until this came out. Walt is very perceptive, and can see right thorough his sons' and their wives' motives. They want him in a home so they can sell his house, and his possessions.
If you're interested in a Clint Eastwood double-tap, I'd recommend Flags of Our Fathers (2006) and Letters from Iwo Jima (also 2006), since they're both about the 1945 Battle of Iwo Jima, but from different perspectives: FoOF tells the story from the American perspective and LfIJ tells it from the point of view of the Japanese. And both films were directed by Clint Eastwood.
I absolutely adore the music of Letters From Iwo Jima. The use of trumpet for a prevent of music clearly meant for a more traditional Japanese instrument still gives me chills.
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 loved the BTS of this movie. Eastwood really wanted people to hear the story of Hmong people in America. He insisted they all actually be Hmong, so most of the cast weren't even actors.
What makes Clint Eastwood such a great director/actor to me is how open minded he is for this. He always try to look in the eyes of the people that once were his enemies. Another one of my favorites from him is “Letters from Iwo Jima” were we see the POV of the Japanese side. An old grumpily American director making a good movie about the enemy. And it was a beautiful movie.
That was a great reaction to an all time classic. The kid that he called the P word is his real life son. Glad to see that you are feeling better. Keep up the good work!!!!!
Definitely a favorite film. I teared up when you reacted to certain moments when you did, which I think doesn't make you look terrible or whatever it is you said, but simply feeling what this movie is truly about which I see as a very shared and moving empathy.
Clint Eastwood is brilliant. Brilliant actor, director. I just watched your Gran Torino reaction and Million Dollar Baby, and of course I BAWLED right along with you, like a baby! 😫😫😫 Classic, iconic films!! Great reactions!!💕
Doggone, Mary!!!! I got 10 minutes left on this review. Already you've brought me to TEARS when you'd said that you hoped Walter dies so he can be at or find peace (those thoughts never came to my mind watching it). That hit me harder than the whole movie when I'd watched it. And you can believe, I cried... and laughed like a freakin' BABY watching this movie. Your reaction though, just seemed to make even more "real" to me.
What a lot of people miss is Walt respects people who show respect and for those willing to stand up to him showing a little backbone. The barber, the priest, sue and eventually Tao.
Just so you know, Mary, the executive producer of Gran Torino was Jenette Kahn, a former publisher for DC Comics in the 70s and 80s. She apparently moved upward in the ranks of Warner Brothers and helped shepherd this movie to completion. One nod to her appears in the film at the start when you see the picture of Walt's dead wife next to the casket. The picture is a photo of Jenette!
Clint did a bunch of western movies in his earlier years. The Outlaw Josie Wales is one of my favorites! Unforgiven (with Morgan Freeman) is another dark western, but really good. Hang 'Em High, and In the Line of Fire (not a western) are also really good.
Your first two mentions are my favorites too. Really liked Chief Dan George costarring with Clint in Josey Wales. And "Unforgiven" was an Oscar winner. Don't think I saw "Hang 'em High". My third would probably be "The Beguiled" or "High Plains Drifter".
He definitely did say what he says out of Ignorance and not hate.And how he bonded with Tao, person to person.was so beautiful ❤️ and his whole family,they were such a beautiful big family that were just such good people! And You can tell with Walt,every moment he is so Deep in His Soul!❤️Clint is Amazing
Beautiful analysis, feels like you really saw all of the layers. Walt was a product of his generation, experiences and prejudices, weary and bitter. Sue was able to see through that, not take it personally and able to reach him where most could not. He gained a family, a legacy and was able to find some redemption and peace through an amazing sacrifice. Loved your reaction!
I know this is a year late but what a fantastic reaction vid. This is everything a reaction should be. From the heights of joy as you laughed at the funny parts to the depths of despair as you cried. This is what reaction videos are all about. Having an emotional connection with other people across time and space, in a world where we feel increasingly disconnected and alone.
This is my first time seeing you. Great reaction/analysis, except perhaps one thing. Walt was "not" a selfish man. He was broken, and empty, but not selfish. He had sacrificed his youthful adulthood and hopeful innocence to war. He gave the next 40ish yrs to working hard for his family, and their home. He's actually a very conscientious person. I think he feels as though his little property represents everything he ever loved, and maybe that's with protecting. When "Yum Yum" asked him what he does. He said, "I fix things." It isn't what I think our "warrior class" is the most misunderstood group in modern society. They give so much, and ask for so little. Thank you for your beautiful rection this beautiful story.
This film is a brilliant exposition of positive masculinity (warts and all). "Hey...he did a NICE thing!" Nope. He did the RIGHT thing, whether it was convenient for him or not. There's a big difference.
Great reaction to a great movie! Something you might not know being from Australia, there are laws on the books in all states that deliver particularly harsh punishments for killing a veteran, ESPECIALLY if he/she is unarmed. It was brilliant of Walt to do what he did in the manner in which he did it, because it insured every one of those gang bangers would get life without parole at LEAST... the death sentence in many states in fact.
one of my favorite moments is when hes telling his cousin to stay away from Thao he says Thao not toad. really shows you how he feels about him not just through his actions
My absolute favorite Clint Eastwood move has always been "Unforgiven." I saw it as a kid and it has always stayed with me. It's a Western but it was for me the first of its kind to subvert the genre cause as a kid watching Western's with my dad, Cowboys, though obviously gray characters, in the end stood for doing the right thing. You should check it out.
I dont believe he changed at all in this film. He stayed who he was. Respect is earned not given actions mean more then words. This was the way. And still is for many.
I truly loved your reaction to this film. I’m an aging gen X Marine Corps Veteran and I connect with this film and truly respect and appreciate your take on it. Thank you! Semper Fidelis!👍🏻
This movie smacks you real quick with the feels, almost out of no where. Glad you had a genuine reaction and truly understood or felt the story being told. It's quite a simple one but elegantly told. This is how a lot of California is btw since i know you arent from the states.
I am not a very emotional people but this picture actually moved me in a big way. Walt reminded me of my Grandfather. He was not as grumpy as Walt, but he was rough and I never understood how he showed me that he loved me until after he had passed. I guess that is the way it is when you get a limited picture of a person, much like it would be easy to judge Walt seeing only the beginning of the movie. Thank you for reacting this film.
Such a great movie and loved your reaction and analysis. I get emotional everytime. His family made no effort to know Walt. Walt calls out of character to speak to his son but the son is too cluless and self absorbed to realize his Dad is calling because there's a problem. They act like him calling is an inconvenience and only talk to him because they cared about what they might get when he dies.
In terms of Clint Eastwood-Directed films, definitely watch both Unforgiven and Million Dollar Baby (won Best Picture and Director Oscar for both) and he stars in both films. Also he directed Mystic River, which is a de watering film. And for his iconic starring films, you can’t go wrong with the Good, The Bad, and the Ugly. One of the greatest Spaghetti westerns of all time. Happy you’ve invited Clint Eastwood into your movie watching. He’s an incredible actor and director.
I have always enjoyed this movie. It has a great story with great actors. Outstanding reaction Mary and commentary was beautiful. I am so glad you watched this one, there are others of his you will also love. Again, great job.
What a fantastic wrap-up you did here on such a great film. I hope you enjoy doing some more Eastwood films in the future.. with him in front of the camera, or behind it.
Hey Mary I'm an Australian male and just wanted to let you know that we certainly do talk to each other the way Walt talks to the hairdresser. Just not in frot of ladies as we respect them. Men behave like we hate each other but actually love each other while women behave like they love each other but actually hate each other
This is one of my favourite movies. Definitely Clint Eastwood's best, and that's no small feat. This movie has great characters and such a multifaceted narrative that just warrants repeat viewings. This is one movie, I can and do watch at least once a year.
Hi Mary. Your reactions are so genuine. I'm a big fan of your channel. Good work. I think that once Walt got that lab report, he knew he didn't have much time left. He got himself fitted for his own funeral suit, said his "goodbyes" to his son and barber (in his own way) and decided to set those gang members up and knowingly sacrifice himself to protect Tau and his family. Great movie and great reaction by you. 🙂👍🏾👍🏾
Hi Mary! Great job on this one! Great choice. You saw it, reacted, felt it, expressed your emotions just the right way, and then some. Truly, one great movie, as the awards showed. He was a war veteran who went through alot and bore those burdens until now. What barriers were broken down and what progressive developement ensued. Any of his movies would be a must watch but since your started here, check out "Heartbreak Ridge". Looking forward to more...Thanks..
I love watching your reactions! Thanks for making them! I realized something during the gathering after the funeral. Everyone always says that they might not want much to do with Walt because of how he acts & that they act that way towards him because of his attitude. His sons are at their MOM'S funeral & never display any emotion. Well, they display negative emotion towards their dad, that's it. Not to mention the horror show that's the grandchildren's attitudes!
Great reaction and analysis. I agree, Walter knew he was terminally ill and sacrificed himself for Thao and Sue. A really well written story with a great character arc. Eastwood is an amazing director. His movies always pull on those emotional strings. I suggest Mystic River or Million Dollar Baby.
What a reaction, I found myself weeping along with you, I don't do well with crying reactions but it shows the level of emotion and humanity. It's definitely one of my fave movies that I also have a hard time categorizing, because there's so many themes. Thanks for finally watching this :)
Well, I was right. Your reactions are alway so emotive and pure. There's another Clint Eastwood film that's incredibly heartfelt and heavy. "Million Dollar Baby"
Nah come on that is hyperbole. It's a touching story and Eastwood does a good job. But there is plenty of wooden acting. I get what you mean but in reality it's a small feel good movie.
@@innercircle341 I think the kids acting is a little wooden because they're not actors. But Walt in this film is the modern film version of Archie Bunker.
There are also old time saying; you can’t judge a book by its cover, but along with that kindness goes a long ways just how we react to things, and to react to people sometimes we don’t understand why they are untill we get to know what they’ve been through, that takes time, thank you for sharing you take care and be safe.🫶🏻❤️🤠
Happy to see you got to see this film, and that you liked it. Awesome reaction, and yeah this is an amazing film with it's highs and lows. Clint obviously has so many good films from western to (even no action) dramas. I'll suggest two; Kelly's Heroes (1970), and Million Dollar Baby (2004). Thanks again for sharing your first time watching experiences, and benevolent wishes to your endeavors. : )
I always find it funny when people go to racism for Walt. Spending 20+ years in the military I can say that none of the people I worked with were racist but we all gave each other shit. It wasn’t malicious but loving jokes that nobody but us got. I was told I had a long face which I never actually knew. Anything that was slightly off you were getting shit for it. It was a culture shock for me because my friends only said nice things. Now any person whoever served knows what I mean. I thought my best friends dad was an asshole but I didn’t get him until I went in the military and realized he got his joking bond from Vietnam. I just don’t think Walt was ever racist even though he said racist things because shitty comments were considered banter in his time.
A couple of Clint Eastwood action films I think you would enjoy are "Heartbreak Ridge" & "Thunderbolt and Lightfoot". Two movies that fly under the radar but are classic Eastwood action flicks! And once again Mary your awesome reaction to Gran Torino is so enjoyable to watch, I keep watching it over and over. I'm always looking forward to your movie reactions, thanks! 👍🍿🎥❤️
Hi Mary. I have watched a handful of your reaction videos; in fact, I just finished watching "Million Dollar Baby", and now I am getting ready to watch this one. Before I started typing this, I heard you say something about other Clint Eastwood movies. Three of them immediately popped into my head. "Every Which Way but Loose" "Any Which Way You Can" and "In the Line of Fire". I have seen reaction videos for the ladder, but I don't believe one of them was from you. Time to watch this movie with you.
The car, Gran Torino, represents what “old America” used to be. Many Americans unfairly blame immigration for why middle class America have shuttered. When Walt gifts Tao the Gran Torino, he’s not gifting him a car, he’s giving him America. He’s giving him a slice of bread from his table, welcoming him to a place he calls home.
Great reaction. This is my favorite movie. It's such a rollercoaster of emotions. I've seen it dozens of times and it still gets to me every time. A masterpiece! Thanks for sharing your reaction and comments.
An epic entrance into Eastwood's canon, Mary; great choice/watch & summary (I think this is your finest hour). Indeed a drama (with some humor for sure) and a great weave of family by way of friendship and making the ultimate sacrifice for the better good (perfectly debuting today in the US it is Veteran's Day - and my birthday (Clint's one of my top 5 fave actors). So many films to recommend - I'd start with his Man With No Name Spaghetti Westerns he did with Sergio Leone (A Fistful of Dollars, For A Few Dollars More & The Good, The Bad and The Ugly which cemented his international stardom) as well as his Dirty Harry films. Also I'd recommend Play Misty For Me (a pre-Fatal Attraction thriller and his directorial debut), his comedies Every Which Way But Loose and its sequel Any Which Way You Can, one of his best and a personal fave - Unforgiven (his first Oscar win for directing & film; as well as his second coup with Million Dollar Baby) and lastly his lion in winter roles of late in The Mule and last year's Cry Macho (believe it or not the 92 year old icon is in pre-production on his newest film!)
Yes you were correct, that was indeed a rifle :) It’s an M1 Garand, the standard issue battle rifle for American Infantry during WWII and the Korean War. It’s a fantastic piece of history.
Wonderful reaction: you really did understand the film far better on it's 1st viewing than many people who have watched it several times. Well done!...
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"the Outlaw Josey Wales" Starring and Directed by Clint is his personal favorite Western film of his entire career because it's his best Western and I think that it's the Greatest Western of All-Time...
Heartbreak Ridge, and Absolute Power are also good Clint Eastwood movies. And The Outlaw Josie Wales.
Unforgiven. . . Your welcome
"Dirty Harry" is the movie that made Clint Eastwood a world wide superstar and global icon...
Scary Movie (2000)
Hey Mary. Thank you for reacting to this film. I've been Clint's casting director for the last 11 years and I've been a member of his casting team for the past 18. I worked on this film as a casting associate under an amazing casting director (Ellen Chenoweth) and it was one of the most memorable projects I've ever been a part of. We asked Clint if he wanted Hmong people to play the Hmong roles in the film and he said yes. This was terrifying because it was a monumental task. In 2007 there were virtually no Hmong actors (I only knew of 2). So we researched where Hmong communities were located in the US. We canvassed Hmong markets and neighborhoods, put ads in Hmong news papers and radio stations and held open casting calls in St. Paul, MN, Warren, MI and Fresno, CA. Every Hmong actor in that film (with the exception of Spider) were just regular people we found at an open casting call. It was one of the most stressful films I've ever worked on, but it was also one of the most gratifying. Lastly, I just want to say how much I enjoy your channel and your reactions. All the best, Geoff Miclat
Hi, " Sue Lor " stole this film. You all did a good job. Good movie.
I love that clint always win for best directors academy awards but it was a truly a huge mistake for clint Eastwood not get the a academy award for leading actor for grand torino or especially my favorite my God million dollar baby
Thank you, i always wondered about that, since the performance at one or another point is not very convincing. But overall they did a great job for someone without formal training.
Thanks for sharing this my guy! 👊🏼
thank you for your work! you helped make such a masterpiece to me and so many people
One thing I never realized:
Walt talks about how the worst part is that he was given a medal for killing a kid he didn’t need to. At the end, he passes the medal to Thao, giving his life for a kid he didn’t need to.
Plus, Thao accidentally flagged Walt with his M1 Garand, the same rifle he used to kill that kid. And with his death being at the hands of Hmong kids with guns, the fact that he didn't flinch as he was shot up but just exhaled signifies to me that he came to terms with his past, now coming full circle, and accepting his end with the knowledge that he redeemed himself.
Wow! I never thought of that. That's an amazing way to bookend this amazing story! Thanks, Christian!
Great comment!
You don't get a Silver Star for killing someone, you get a Silver Star for a supreme act of bravery and the film does not reveal the reason behind this award.
@davisworth5114 Walt literally told Thao when he was giving him the star. Walt was given the star because he went into a machine gun nest and he was the only one that came back that day
"I don't think that's how guys talk to each other. At least not in Australia."
Mary, I'm from Australia. This is EXACTLY how guys talk to each other. Or at the very least the older generation.
It's how guys talk to each other just not usually in front of women. That is probably why she doesn't realize we do.
Yeah even in Latinoamérica we are that way
Some
Same here in the US, at least up through Gen X.
We bond through abuse :)
And once you're "in", we'll go through hell to take care of you.
@@jooshozzono7249 I think you also have an extra dose of "machismo".
Not a criticism, just an observation.
Love this movie. The fact that Walt didn’t even shed tears at his wife’s funeral but he cried for Sue, that hit me.
I don't know why anyone would have expect to share his grief in public. It just wasn't his way.. not uncommon for men from his generation. With Sue it was different.. by then he was able to remove much of his armor.
Deep
Possibly he Knew his wife was going so he didn't feel the emotional shock.
Only Clint Eastwood could play a racist and still slay in the movie...True legend.
He probably did cry over his wife, just not in public
I remember my dad taking us to the theater to watch this. He wasn’t big on movies or going, usually would fall asleep 20 minutes in, but he actually watched the whole thing. He’s from Mexico so I didn’t know he even knew who Clint Eastwood was. My dad’s always been a tough hard ass but I think this was the first time I ever saw him cry at a movie. Never forgot it since then. Great film
That’s beautiful dawg
A very important thing to realize about this film is that you don't change racism by shaming and screaming at people that they are racist. You change hearts and minds with caring, knowledge and character. Wish we could have more of that these days.
Yup.
Yup.
Best comment I've read in a while. I'm getting a little older now to be honest, and actually grew up with alot of people on every side speaking similar things. Sure it isn't appropriate, but I'm over 40 and still have friends of various ethnic groups I have had since elementary school. Lost two this year. The point is, the world now and the way it is is not better, not at all, it's just different. Lots of things are better, but it is amazing with all of the differences in personalities and cultural things many people from my generation still grew up just fine, and I absolutely love my closest friends and family and have had many friends since childhood. There isn't anything I wouldn't do for any of them. It kinda makes me sad seeing so many people today that will miss out on that because the whole world is trying so hard and carefully to be so politically correct and not get "canceled." Honestly, they could all learn some things from the past if they allowed themselves to.
I don't see Walt as a racist. To be a racist you have to believe some are superior. I believe he had very low opinion of the entirety of humanity. Unfortunately it was likely reinforced by the fact his expectations were seldom disappointed.
@@gk5891 I actually agree with you here, in my post I never said Walt was racist, but it was implied in the way I phrased things. Walt is more of a misanthrope than racist.
But this movie still teaches the right way to deal with racism., which was my original point.
This is a very sad movie as Walt sacrificed everything to make sure that Thau would have a normal life and never experience killing someone and spending the rest of his life in prison. Walt was diagnosed with cancer but he hides this from his greedy selfish uncaring family.
I would say that Walt found a mission in his final days. He found the kids he SHOULD have had but didn't. And he went out saving them.
So, not sad at all.
@@NuclearFridge1 while I agree, I wouldn’t say it’s not sad either. It’s bittersweet.
His family really gets to me, because I feel they're basically every middle class family out there.
@@Reginmund Not all but too damn many for sure.
His wife just died, his kids didn't want anything to do with him and he was dying. Walt found a purpose to make the end of his life meaningful and make lives other others better.
The barber shop scene is 100% how guys talk to each other.
At least we used to. I think the hipsters are a little too delicate. The new crop coming up seem to be returning to form though.
I’m Hmong and I’ve watched this movie almost a thousand times and never cried until I watched this video of you reacting to it 😅.
"What a life. Just drinking beers until the sun goes down!" You said it, sister!
The ending is so satisfying when Tao got the car. Puts a smile on my face 🙂
I agree but Mary talked over the best part 🙁 where they read the will in 'his own words'.
Yeah, I expected that he would leave Tao his truck and tools to help him with his work. The Gran Torino was nice, but the tools and truck would have been more practical. Maybe give the Gran Torino to Sue.
The more I watch this, the more I dont think it is sad... Walt got a lot out of this ending. He gets to see his wife again. He gets to save the family next door... He gets to choose the way he dies, and doesn't have to suffer being sick... And he gets to redeem some of the bad things he had done in his life.... When he turns around to the priest, he says, with relief and conviction.. hes at peace... Great movie. Great reaction. Thank you. 😊
How does he get to see his wife again did he find her ipod or something?
To religious people. To normal people it's sad
Clint Eastwood is a rare actor to have equally extensive work as a director as well. As a matter of fact, he has won 2 Best Director Oscars (for UNFORGIVEN and MILLION DOLLAR BABY respectively). Highly recommend checking out more of his movies, especially those 2.
MILLION DOLLAR BABY - Mary must watch that...
Agree 💯!! Million dollar baby and unforgiven. And for a Clint Eastwood movie series do the “Dirty Harry” movies. All classic’s! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Hi , " Kelly's Heroes " is a must watch. There are so few of them left now. It's sad.
UNFORGIVEN is brilliant. It's a harsh critique of the whole Western genre with it's gritty realism, but still... Affirms they had something important to say, somehow? IDK, but must watch.
Signal boost - especially for Unforgiven. Great film.
Most people miss that Walt went to confession in church but then when he locked Thao in the basement the screen door looked just like the screen in a church's confessional and that is where the real confession took place.
The next Clint Eastwood movie to see is "Unforgiven".
“Million Dollar Baby” is his Oscar winning movie he starred and directed!
That and also "Unforgiven". Both classics.
@@paulsuter5816 I watched both of those and though they were well acted, memorable, etcetera I will never watch them twice.
Million Dollar Baby breaks me every damn time I see it. Absolutely LOVE that movie, but it's a hard one to watch.
Such a beautiful movie. But so hard to endure more than once. Anyone who has seen it knows why that is so
Clint Eastwood, Hillary Swank and Morgan Freeman in Million Dollar Baby is fantastic 😊
Yum-Yum is a pretty young Japanese woman from the Gilbert and Sullivan opera "The Mikado". This was written back when Japan first opened up to the west and Japanese styles, manner and traditions were new and exotic to the eyes and ears of westerners. So when the British writer of that period wrote "The Mikado" he made up names that embraced the intent of something exotic but also would express the character correctly to the western ear. Hence, the pretty young woman is Yum-Yum and so to Walt, the pretty young Hmong woman is Yum-Yum.
Fun fact: The boy that Walt called a "pussy" is Clint Eastwood real life son
Clint Eastwood has a Chinese son v:!
Yeah he has worked with other members of his family in other films. One of them being Honky Tonk Man. And one of this daughters in Tightrope.
You know if they ever made a film about Clint Eastwood, Scott Eastwood could play his younger self.
He called him a paddy.
Great reaction to a great movie. As for him being racist, I never saw that, but as you said, he's a prick to everyone, and I've known several men like that. He didn't hate anyone because of their race, but just dislikes all people, unless they treated him like that also, not taking any crap from him. That's why he warmed up to Sue, she gave his crap right back to him, and he respected that. When Toad(Tao) stood up to him about moving that appliance, he started to respect him. He grew up in a time when you didn't need a filter for everything you say and he never bothered to develop one. People used to not get their panties in a wad for every little slight, imagined or real. His friendship with the barber is a good example, they throw what we today call insults at each other, and it doesn't bother either of them. That's how men used to show other men how much they appreciated their friendship, by hurling insults at each other, and not getting bent out of shape about it. I think the world today has gone too far to the hyper-sensitive side, where everyone gets upset about everything.
Everyone is a racist by the new age of folks. A few weeks ago, I had a discussion (disagreement) about some random thing on a forum, and out of the blue, the person called me racist. hahaha
You don't look like "crap" as you say, when you're giving an honest emotional reaction. I watch quite a few movie and music reactors on TH-cam and you're pretty amazing! Don't change!
Other than that horrid septum piercing, I agree.
The word racist is thrown around way too much and too easy these days. Walt was just a grumpy old man who has been through a lot, including war. Everyone who was a friend of Walt loved Walt and he treated people the way they treated him which is fair. Just using a certain word doesn’t make you a racist, context and knowing the person means everything.
The rifle was an M-1 Garand Rifle. It fired a 30/06 cartridge and was fed using a 8 round clip. It was used in WW 2 and the Korean police action.
My dad served in both WW2 and Korea, and he never called that War a "police action".
I watched this movie like 2-3 years ago with my 10 year old nephew and at the end he started crying n said "why does he had to die though?" We both teared up ..what a great movie
No need to apologize for crying, this was a beautiful reaction mary. One of my favorite movies. Clint Eastwood is a Legend and a national treasure. 🙏❤
I also think that Walt introduced Tao to his friends, the barber and the construction guy, so that he'd have positive adult influences after he died. Also, having Tao doing chores for the other neighbors gave them all a sense of pride in their community, so seeing the gang members execute Walt on their street forced them all to call the cops, so they could be rid of this blight on their community. Walt most likely had cancer, so he chose to remove the "cancer" of gang members over putting himself through treatment that would only make him more miserable. Guys like him can't deal with being helpless.
Years ago, back in 80's, my hometown got a massive influx of Soviet defectors, and the older ones had a real hard time not just assimilating, but also trusting those who weren't like them, and I know that the older Americans weren't very nice to them either. So I saw Sue as the bridge to both the old Hmong culture and the American culture; she was patient with Walt's ignorant comments and didn't get mad at him, she would just explain what they were doing, and she probably told her older relatives that Walt doesn't know any better.
Ignorant?
@@eq1373 clueless to other cultures around him.
@@SuburbanSavage So what do you know about the Hmong???
This movie makes me tear up every time. Amazing film.
One thing I love about this movie is that it illustrates how people can be awful on the outside, yet clearly are good people on the inside. This happens far more often than we allow, generally.
Cry 🤡
true that.
Martin Luther King Jr. said that it is not the color of one's skin that we should judge others on, but the content of their character. To me, this is more than the literal interpretation. It means, "don't judge a book by it's cover." We all put on a "skin" or mask that we portray to the public based on our lives or experiences, but it does not mean that our character is contaminated.
@@joshhencik1849 Lmao cry 🤡
Both ways actually
I have a soft spot in my heart for this film and most of Clint's films as a result of my own relationship with my father. My father was a big Eastwood fan, and one of the ways we bonded when I was younger was watching Eastwood films. We would recite lines from different Eastwood films to each other, which could be taken out of context if someone with us wasn't privy to the joke. This film was the first Eastwood film released after my father's passing, and so much of Walt reminded me of my own father that I was an emotional wreck during my first viewing of this film. I don't go in for the celebrity worship that seems to be ingrained in western culture, but I will feel a tremendous sense of loss when Clint leaves us. I hope you will explore more of his filmography.
I spent a lot of time in living in California and have crossed paths with plenty celebrities. Meeting Clint when I was a young soldier stationed in Monterey was the one and only time I was reduced to an absolute fawning fool.
The rifle was his M1 Garand which would have been used during his service in Korea.
You pointed out something I never noticed before. He confessed to Thao just before his final act.
Unforgiven is my favorite Eastwood movie. It is pretty heavy like this is, and outstanding. "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly" is a classic of young handsome movie star Clint and it's a great one if you want to check out his earlier roles.
My first car was a 73 Gran Torino. I also grew up watching Clint Eastwood Films. The Unforgiven was my favourite Eastwood film until this came out. Walt is very perceptive, and can see right thorough his sons' and their wives' motives. They want him in a home so they can sell his house, and his possessions.
This movie profoundly changed my life. Thanks for your beautiful and genuine reaction.
If you're interested in a Clint Eastwood double-tap, I'd recommend Flags of Our Fathers (2006) and Letters from Iwo Jima (also 2006), since they're both about the 1945 Battle of Iwo Jima, but from different perspectives: FoOF tells the story from the American perspective and LfIJ tells it from the point of view of the Japanese. And both films were directed by Clint Eastwood.
I absolutely adore the music of Letters From Iwo Jima. The use of trumpet for a prevent of music clearly meant for a more traditional Japanese instrument still gives me chills.
By far one of the best reactions to this movie. It was a redemption story for Walt, for what he carried from the war IMHO
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 loved the BTS of this movie. Eastwood really wanted people to hear the story of Hmong people in America. He insisted they all actually be Hmong, so most of the cast weren't even actors.
What makes Clint Eastwood such a great director/actor to me is how open minded he is for this. He always try to look in the eyes of the people that once were his enemies. Another one of my favorites from him is “Letters from Iwo Jima” were we see the POV of the Japanese side. An old grumpily American director making a good movie about the enemy. And it was a beautiful movie.
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That was a great reaction to an all time classic. The kid that he called the P word is his real life son. Glad to see that you are feeling better. Keep up the good work!!!!!
Oh good lord sweetie. This movie hits SO hard. It’s so real and some of his finest acting.
Definitely a favorite film. I teared up when you reacted to certain moments when you did, which I think doesn't make you look terrible or whatever it is you said, but simply feeling what this movie is truly about which I see as a very shared and moving empathy.
Robert Jewell Mary is truly beautiful inside and out.
Clint Eastwood is brilliant. Brilliant actor, director. I just watched your Gran Torino reaction and Million Dollar Baby, and of course I BAWLED right along with you, like a baby! 😫😫😫 Classic, iconic films!! Great reactions!!💕
Easily one of my favorite reactions to this film. You are AWESOME, Mary!
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Doggone, Mary!!!! I got 10 minutes left on this review. Already you've brought me to TEARS when you'd said that you hoped Walter dies so he can be at or find peace (those thoughts never came to my mind watching it). That hit me harder than the whole movie when I'd watched it. And you can believe, I cried... and laughed like a freakin' BABY watching this movie. Your reaction though, just seemed to make even more "real" to me.
the white kid, walking with the girl on the corner, is Clint's son, Scott Eastwood!
It’s unfortunate that a film like this can’t be made nowadays.
It’s a great film.
My favorite film of 2008. So good it hurts. Clint's song at the end is amazing too
it was amazing
What a lot of people miss is Walt respects people who show respect and for those willing to stand up to him showing a little backbone. The barber, the priest, sue and eventually Tao.
I've worked at a VA and met plenty of Korean war vets exactly like him
We won't hold it against you.
Just so you know, Mary, the executive producer of Gran Torino was Jenette Kahn, a former publisher for DC Comics in the 70s and 80s. She apparently moved upward in the ranks of Warner Brothers and helped shepherd this movie to completion. One nod to her appears in the film at the start when you see the picture of Walt's dead wife next to the casket. The picture is a photo of Jenette!
Clint did a bunch of western movies in his earlier years. The Outlaw Josie Wales is one of my favorites! Unforgiven (with Morgan Freeman) is another dark western, but really good. Hang 'Em High, and In the Line of Fire (not a western) are also really good.
Your first two mentions are my favorites too. Really liked Chief Dan George costarring with Clint in Josey Wales. And "Unforgiven" was an Oscar winner. Don't think I saw "Hang 'em High". My third would probably be "The Beguiled" or "High Plains Drifter".
Another good movie he did is Kelly's Heroes. A WW2 movie that is fun.
He definitely did say what he says out of Ignorance and not hate.And how he bonded with Tao, person to person.was so beautiful ❤️ and his whole family,they were such a beautiful big family that were just such good people! And You can tell with Walt,every moment he is so Deep in His Soul!❤️Clint is Amazing
Beautiful analysis, feels like you really saw all of the layers. Walt was a product of his generation, experiences and prejudices, weary and bitter. Sue was able to see through that, not take it personally and able to reach him where most could not. He gained a family, a legacy and was able to find some redemption and peace through an amazing sacrifice. Loved your reaction!
He has been a hero his whole life, tell why he needs "redemption"?
I know this is a year late but what a fantastic reaction vid. This is everything a reaction should be. From the heights of joy as you laughed at the funny parts to the depths of despair as you cried. This is what reaction videos are all about. Having an emotional connection with other people across time and space, in a world where we feel increasingly disconnected and alone.
This is my first time seeing you. Great reaction/analysis, except perhaps one thing.
Walt was "not" a selfish man. He was broken, and empty, but not selfish.
He had sacrificed his youthful adulthood and hopeful innocence to war. He gave the next 40ish yrs to working hard for his family, and their home. He's actually a very conscientious person.
I think he feels as though his little property represents everything he ever loved, and maybe that's with protecting.
When "Yum Yum" asked him what he does. He said, "I fix things."
It isn't what
I think our "warrior class" is the most misunderstood group in modern society. They give so much, and ask for so little.
Thank you for your beautiful rection this beautiful story.
This film is a brilliant exposition of positive masculinity (warts and all).
"Hey...he did a NICE thing!" Nope. He did the RIGHT thing, whether it was convenient for him or not. There's a big difference.
Great reaction to a great movie! Something you might not know being from Australia, there are laws on the books in all states that deliver particularly harsh punishments for killing a veteran, ESPECIALLY if he/she is unarmed. It was brilliant of Walt to do what he did in the manner in which he did it, because it insured every one of those gang bangers would get life without parole at LEAST... the death sentence in many states in fact.
one of my favorite moments is when hes telling his cousin to stay away from Thao he says Thao not toad. really shows you how he feels about him not just through his actions
My absolute favorite Clint Eastwood move has always been "Unforgiven." I saw it as a kid and it has always stayed with me. It's a Western but it was for me the first of its kind to subvert the genre cause as a kid watching Western's with my dad, Cowboys, though obviously gray characters, in the end stood for doing the right thing. You should check it out.
“Greater love has no one than this, that someone lay down his life for his friends.”
I dont believe he changed at all in this film. He stayed who he was. Respect is earned not given actions mean more then words. This was the way. And still is for many.
Kindness and sincerity are our most valuable traits. Great movie.
Loved this one. He started as an actor, is now a great director. I recommend Million Dollar Baby and Trouble with the Curves.
I truly loved your reaction to this film. I’m an aging gen X Marine Corps Veteran and I connect with this film and truly respect and appreciate your take on it. Thank you! Semper Fidelis!👍🏻
This movie smacks you real quick with the feels, almost out of no where. Glad you had a genuine reaction and truly understood or felt the story being told. It's quite a simple one but elegantly told. This is how a lot of California is btw since i know you arent from the states.
I think the movie takes place in Michigan . That’s why the son wanted Detroit Lions tickets
I am not a very emotional people but this picture actually moved me in a big way. Walt reminded me of my Grandfather. He was not as grumpy as Walt, but he was rough and I never understood how he showed me that he loved me until after he had passed. I guess that is the way it is when you get a limited picture of a person, much like it would be easy to judge Walt seeing only the beginning of the movie. Thank you for reacting this film.
Such a great movie and
loved your reaction and analysis.
I get emotional everytime.
His family made no effort to know Walt.
Walt calls out of character to speak to his son but the son is too cluless and self absorbed to realize his Dad is calling because there's a problem.
They act like him calling is an inconvenience and only talk to him because they cared about what they might get when he dies.
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In terms of Clint Eastwood-Directed films, definitely watch both Unforgiven and Million Dollar Baby (won Best Picture and Director Oscar for both) and he stars in both films. Also he directed Mystic River, which is a de watering film. And for his iconic starring films, you can’t go wrong with the Good, The Bad, and the Ugly. One of the greatest Spaghetti westerns of all time.
Happy you’ve invited Clint Eastwood into your movie watching. He’s an incredible actor and director.
Mystic River is so darn good.
@@t0dd000 him and Sean Connery should’ve done a movie together
I have always enjoyed this movie. It has a great story with great actors. Outstanding reaction Mary and commentary was beautiful. I am so glad you watched this one, there are others of his you will also love. Again, great job.
Thanks for reacting to this. Love it. More to watch: Million Dollar Baby, The Mule, Trouble With The Curve.
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What a fantastic wrap-up you did here on such a great film. I hope you enjoy doing some more Eastwood films in the future.. with him in front of the camera, or behind it.
Hey Mary I'm an Australian male and just wanted to let you know that we certainly do talk to each other the way Walt talks to the hairdresser. Just not in frot of ladies as we respect them.
Men behave like we hate each other but actually love each other while women behave like they love each other but actually hate each other
This is one of my favourite movies. Definitely Clint Eastwood's best, and that's no small feat. This movie has great characters and such a multifaceted narrative that just warrants repeat viewings. This is one movie, I can and do watch at least once a year.
Hi Mary. Your reactions are so genuine. I'm a big fan of your channel. Good work. I think that once Walt got that lab report, he knew he didn't have much time left. He got himself fitted for his own funeral suit, said his "goodbyes" to his son and barber (in his own way) and decided to set those gang members up and knowingly sacrifice himself to protect Tau and his family. Great movie and great reaction by you. 🙂👍🏾👍🏾
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Such a heart-warming and at the same time beautiful sad movie. A true masterpiece.
Walt is the antihero. Deep down he’s got a kind heart.
Hi Mary! Great job on this one! Great choice. You saw it, reacted, felt it, expressed your emotions just the right way, and then some. Truly, one great movie, as the awards showed. He was a war veteran who went through alot and bore those burdens until now. What barriers were broken down and what progressive developement ensued. Any of his movies would be a must watch but since your started here, check out "Heartbreak Ridge". Looking forward to more...Thanks..
I love watching your reactions! Thanks for making them!
I realized something during the gathering after the funeral. Everyone always says that they might not want much to do with Walt because of how he acts & that they act that way towards him because of his attitude. His sons are at their MOM'S funeral & never display any emotion. Well, they display negative emotion towards their dad, that's it. Not to mention the horror show that's the grandchildren's attitudes!
Great reaction and analysis. I agree, Walter knew he was terminally ill and sacrificed himself for Thao and Sue. A really well written story with a great character arc. Eastwood is an amazing director. His movies always pull on those emotional strings. I suggest Mystic River or Million Dollar Baby.
What a reaction, I found myself weeping along with you, I don't do well with crying reactions but it shows the level of emotion and humanity. It's definitely one of my fave movies that I also have a hard time categorizing, because there's so many themes. Thanks for finally watching this :)
Great reaction and analysis. Great movie, the twist is excellent.
Well, I was right. Your reactions are alway so emotive and pure. There's another Clint Eastwood film that's incredibly heartfelt and heavy. "Million Dollar Baby"
One of the best films ever made. So much to relate to in this movie. I wrote about it on my blog once.
Nah come on that is hyperbole. It's a touching story and Eastwood does a good job. But there is plenty of wooden acting. I get what you mean but in reality it's a small feel good movie.
@@innercircle341 I think the kids acting is a little wooden because they're not actors. But Walt in this film is the modern film version of Archie Bunker.
This is an absolutely wonderful film.
There are also old time saying; you can’t judge a book by its cover, but along with that kindness goes a long ways just how we react to things, and to react to people sometimes we don’t understand why they are untill we get to know what they’ve been through, that takes time, thank you for sharing you take care and be safe.🫶🏻❤️🤠
amazing reaction Mary!!!! i sooooo much love when you show your emotions!!! love ya!!!
Happy to see you got to see this film, and that you liked it. Awesome reaction, and yeah this is an amazing film with it's highs and lows. Clint obviously has so many good films from western to (even no action) dramas. I'll suggest two; Kelly's Heroes (1970), and Million Dollar Baby (2004). Thanks again for sharing your first time watching experiences, and benevolent wishes to your endeavors. : )
This is such a great movie! It hits all the feelings.
I always find it funny when people go to racism for Walt. Spending 20+ years in the military I can say that none of the people I worked with were racist but we all gave each other shit. It wasn’t malicious but loving jokes that nobody but us got. I was told I had a long face which I never actually knew. Anything that was slightly off you were getting shit for it. It was a culture shock for me because my friends only said nice things. Now any person whoever served knows what I mean. I thought my best friends dad was an asshole but I didn’t get him until I went in the military and realized he got his joking bond from Vietnam. I just don’t think Walt was ever racist even though he said racist things because shitty comments were considered banter in his time.
A couple of Clint Eastwood action films I think you would enjoy are "Heartbreak Ridge" & "Thunderbolt and Lightfoot". Two movies that fly under the radar but are classic Eastwood action flicks! And once again Mary your awesome reaction to Gran Torino is so enjoyable to watch, I keep watching it over and over. I'm always looking forward to your movie reactions, thanks! 👍🍿🎥❤️
Hi Mary. I have watched a handful of your reaction videos; in fact, I just finished watching "Million Dollar Baby", and now I am getting ready to watch this one. Before I started typing this, I heard you say something about other Clint Eastwood movies. Three of them immediately popped into my head. "Every Which Way but Loose" "Any Which Way You Can" and "In the Line of Fire". I have seen reaction videos for the ladder, but I don't believe one of them was from you. Time to watch this movie with you.
I absolute love your reations, Mary. Keep them coming... as far as Eastwood movies go, Unforgiven and Million Dollar Baby are great options!
The car, Gran Torino, represents what “old America” used to be. Many Americans unfairly blame immigration for why middle class America have shuttered. When Walt gifts Tao the Gran Torino, he’s not gifting him a car, he’s giving him America. He’s giving him a slice of bread from his table, welcoming him to a place he calls home.
Never looked at it that way. Excellent point 👍
Clint Eastwood is just multi talented - great actor, great director and great composer as well!
Great reaction. This is my favorite movie. It's such a rollercoaster of emotions. I've seen it dozens of times and it still gets to me every time. A masterpiece! Thanks for sharing your reaction and comments.
An epic entrance into Eastwood's canon, Mary; great choice/watch & summary (I think this is your finest hour). Indeed a drama (with some humor for sure) and a great weave of family by way of friendship and making the ultimate sacrifice for the better good (perfectly debuting today in the US it is Veteran's Day - and my birthday (Clint's one of my top 5 fave actors). So many films to recommend - I'd start with his Man With No Name Spaghetti Westerns he did with Sergio Leone (A Fistful of Dollars, For A Few Dollars More & The Good, The Bad and The Ugly which cemented his international stardom) as well as his Dirty Harry films. Also I'd recommend Play Misty For Me (a pre-Fatal Attraction thriller and his directorial debut), his comedies Every Which Way But Loose and its sequel Any Which Way You Can, one of his best and a personal fave - Unforgiven (his first Oscar win for directing & film; as well as his second coup with Million Dollar Baby) and lastly his lion in winter roles of late in The Mule and last year's Cry Macho (believe it or not the 92 year old icon is in pre-production on his newest film!)
Think she should definitely watch "Changeling". Not "American Sniper"though...
22:54 "What an unlikely but beautiful friendship!" That is a splendid capsule review of the whole movie.
Yes you were correct, that was indeed a rifle :) It’s an M1 Garand, the standard issue battle rifle for American Infantry during WWII and the Korean War. It’s a fantastic piece of history.
Thanks!
The point I got from this film was that he was, in fact, not a racist.
Wonderful reaction: you really did understand the film far better on it's 1st viewing than many people who have watched it several times.
Well done!...
I'm supposed to be taking an online course. But no! Mary decided to upload a reaction to this masterpiece. Here we go.