His sons didn't act like they loved him at all - they just wanted his stuff when he died and so did the grand daughter. He was making amends of not bonding with them by bonding with Thao but he also really liked the sister and the kid. He never got any appreciation in his life from his kids and family so when the Asian neighbors demonstrated great appreciation for him he was overwhelmed.
My Grandpa and his friends bantered this way with each other it wasn't meant to be hurtful and never was taken that way My Grandpa was a WWII vet this was the way men of that generation showed affection towards each other without looking soft. This is one of the best Clint Eastwood movies I have ever watched and this guy is a Hollywood legend of more then 70 years he just turned 93 this past May 31st.
Men speak directly and crude, we don't care about "feelings" like women do. Women are more emotional and want everyone to "feel good", which is why women rarely critique anyone or at least try to do it in the nicest way, men are just honest. If you're fat you're fat, but for women "you're plus size beautiful". Men, speak like men. Also, fuck off.
He sacrificed himself to save Thao and Sue. He knew that he was dying soon anyways so he took it into his own hands to save his new friends. His family were awful and I'm glad they got nothing.👍🏼
I think it’s important to note that Walt himself criticized himself even when calling out others. It seems like he may have raised his kids poorly due to trauma from the war and as a result he wanted to make amends with this new family. As far as we know he never openly criticized his family at least verbally (except maybe the birthday part) and I think that adds to the idea that he hated himself more than them and felt guilty that his war trauma made him raise them badly and he acknowledges it. I think deep down Walt hates killing and he only does it to defend his own tribe per se. He does it to survive like he told the priest. So really Walt is just a War Vet with Survivors guilt, killing guilt and guilt from failing to raise his kids the best he could’ve. Deep down he has a soft heart and has prejudice because he never grew up around other races to break it. Walt as a character embodies millions of people from different time periods and on different levels. He is a very complex and flawed character. He has strengths and weaknesses but you like him because you know he’s trying to do the best in his current situation. And the ending was the perfect ending he wanted because he got to have a major positive impact on his new family while only paying with his life which he felt he had none left of anyway. An ultimate act of love.
Sue is the best, and she got it the worst. I love that she knew to not take Walt's insults as personal attacks. Nice job, connecting the explanation of the Hmong smiling while being nervous and Thao smiling when the gang was following him. I didn't notice that.
Here is another one, in Walt's funeral, Thao keeps a steady look directly into the eyes of Walts' son, which is directly opposite of Hmong culture. That part is great, one of the best in the movie, in my humble opinion. It really shows how he became a man. Death does something to you.
I'm Canadian and served in Afghanistan and volunteered in Syria with Kurdish Peshmerga, now my city and neighborhood have a huge middle eastern immigrant demographic. This movie is too real.
@@mintjulius275 Yes, Kurdistan is northern Iraq but remember that isis stood for islamic state of iraq and syria. So Kurdish forces were involved in fighting them in both countries. Look up Peshmerga in Kobane for example.
Sweet reaction. Walt gave his true confession through the gate to Tau. He chose a beautiful warriors death in service to people he loved. Brings tears every time I watch it.
I married into a Hmong family. My wife and her extended family immigrated here in the mid 1990's. Interesting people and very traditional. Had a few cultural missteps with them over the 14 years we've been together but they are warm and accepting once you break through their initial prejudice.
@@antondzajajurca7797 rare these days. Have a lot of communities which are complete garbage because they’re lazy and want to play victim status. The reality is western culture has degraded significantly over the last decade and a half due to narcissistic attitudes and assholes who think that simply being born makes them special. The unfortunate truth is that the sheltered existence that western culture has brought to a large portion of their populations has shielded them from reality and made them self-centered and extremely selfish.
Walts family only cared for themselves. They wanted what he had including the house. That's why he didn't leave his family with anything. The people in his life who meant something to him is who he gave his life for. I love this movie. It's my all time favorite character development. Clint Eastwood was and is amazing". I'm glad I got to experience his movies throughout the years. Such a real talent". Xx
Thanks, I was going to be a lot more judgmental saying you guys are way too forgiving of the kid's and grandkid's motives. You heard the dad say the kids were right for not even going on his birthday. You suggested they were concerned the dad was lonely. That's because you gave the son the benefit of the doubt. He wanted to avoid needing to help him getting older and he wanted the house. That was the other thing I think you made a mistake in thinking they would not have wanted the house. It's not about the house. He most likely owned it outright and it was probably worth $300K or more. Clint Eastwood knows how to make good stories about people into great movies. His scenes are always so direct, to the point and informing on characters and situations. "Unforgiven" is another one where he plays a very flawed and heroic character. That western won so many awards in 1993, it was ridiculous.
@@PatrickORourke-yz3xnI agree, they wanted his house, they already took his wife’s jewelry. Putting him in a home they wouldn’t have to deal with him any more. When she’s brought the completely inappropriate birthday gifts I was so mad the first time I watched this. At the funeral everyone was so disrespectful. None of them helped at the house after, even the half assed “duty” of asking if he needed help just pissed me off. I absolutely can’t stand any of Walt’s family. More importantly tho… Unforgiven is one of my favorite movies of all time… so I mostly came here to say that. Lol
I'm not trying to defend his family, but I do wonder if he had something to do with how their relationship turned out? He obviously had difficulties connecting with people, expressing his emotions etc.His wife may have been one of the few people who knew him for who he really was.
It could be one of the reasons. Unfortunately their relationship wasn't healthy. I'm just glad Walt found another family to call his own. Take care and have a wonderful week..Xx @@kallemattiwaris2422
That barbershop scene is great. Guys really have their own way of talking to each other. It's amazing what you can say to your buddies as long as you still respect them, allow them to save face, and smile when you say it. The way you can say anything to your friends is the first way you know they are different than just anyone else.
I wish that the kids in America were half as educated, intelligent, well mannered and lovely as you two! I also wish you 2 wonderful ladies great success. I think you have an excellent site and I am enjoying your reviews very much. My very best to you, keep up the great work!
Walt was upset at the nursing home scene because they weren't concerned about him, or putting him in a home for his own benefit. He was perfectly fine were he was, able to take care of himself and then some. What his selfish family was actually concerned about, was the house. They wanted the house.
They wanted the money from the sale of the house. They weren't decent people at all. The inference was that perhaps it was affluence and an easier life than Walt and his wife ever had that spoiled them.
Nice reaction. Walt was done with killing since the war. He wasn't going to kill the gang despite what they had done. Walt dished out a lot of racial insults to everyone, but he was never a racist. He respected those who gave it back rather than take it personally. Walt's family only cared for themselves and what they could get from him. They wanted his possessions, but not his love. That is why they received nothing from the will. Other great Clint Eastwood movies include "Million Dollar Baby", "Heartbreak Ridge", and of course his westerns like "The Outlaw Josey Wales" --- and so many other must-watch Eastwood films.
Walt realized that had he brought a gun, the gang members could've claimed self-defense. Shooting an unarmed man in front of witnesses basically sealed their fate. Completely agree on Walt's family, as well as the other amazing Eastwood films
@@jencg7501 True. Not only that, but Walt made certain he was standing on a public sidewalk. The fact that Walt was a decorated war vet meant even stronger punishment for the gang, and Walt knew it.
love your emotion. I cry every time I watch this movie. Point of argument---HIs sons only loved themselves. He came from a different generation, but he was their father-they needed to accept and love him as he was.
Nice reaction. The Clint Eastwood rabbit hole is deep. Back in the day, you would leave the theater with that year's C.E. one-liner: "Go ahead, make my day" from "Sudden Impact", "Dying Ain't Much Of A Living Boy" from "The Outlaw Josey Wales" and 'Do I feel lucky? ' Well, do ya, punk?" from "Dirty Harry" are a few of my favorites.
Remember Walt told his son, "Your wife's already gone through your mother's jewelry." They wanted the house, that's why they brought up the senior community, and he knew it that's why he threw them out. He sacrificed his life for who he considered his family. John 15:13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
Did you notice at end driving His car the dog next to him? Or realize the singing, it was Clint Eastwood. Recommend watching him still old but younger, this time with a daughter he wants to get closer. 1997 Absolute Power You're both so pretty 💗
No matter how many times I watch this movie, it breaks me every time. Such a beautiful film. Clint is one hell of an actor, and an amazing director. Your reaction to this gem was wonderful. I was again tearing up with you.
Walt got everything he wanted. He was sick so he could die quickly without suffering from a sickness... He gets to see his wife in the afterlife... He gets to atone for the bad things he did in the war by helping those two.... Great reaction. Thank you. 😊
Since this movie has his wifes religion as christianity (or catholicism, rather) him seeing his wife in the afterlife is not a wrong statement but jesus said there is no marriage in heaven. The context is the pharisees were asking him a trick question about a mans wife after he dies. The jewish tradition was that she would be passed on to his next brother and the next after that one died. They asked Jesus whose wife will she be in heaven and Jesus replied that she wouldnt be anyones wife because nobody is married in heaven.
Walt's family wanted to move him to an old folks home. You're right, Walt's family DIDN'T want to live in his house & neighborhood. Walt's family wanted to SELL Walt's house so they could get the money from the sale of his home. Walt gave his house to the church cause his wife would have wanted him to & he definitely didn't want to leave it with his greedy children. Walt gave his Gran Torino to Tao cause he was like the son Walt NEVER HAD. Tao was more of a son to Walt than his two REAL sons & he definitely didn't want his spoiled & disrespectful granddaughter to get his car. Walt's family ONLY wanted his home & car. They all disrespected Walt, so Walt left them with NOTHING. Walt made the wise decision. Tao & Sue was his TRUE CHILDREN. Thank you both for your wonderful reaction!
I really enjoy your reaction videos. You're very perceptive and well-spoken with your thoughts and analysis. You catch everything in the movie and you're not afraid to show your emotions as the story unfolds. I hope to see you react to many more of my favorite movies.
there's another Clint Eastwood movie that goes into the contents of that foot locker of Walt's called "Heartbreak ridge". It explains how Walt became Walt.
Clint was a very tough dude in my day, a very good fighter. In fact he made a couple of comedy/ street fighting movies in the 70s that were pretty good. Very funny movies actually, and he kicked some ass in them too. "Every which way but loose" was the name of the first one. Put it on a comedy poll and it would get a lot of votes from the old timers.
Because of his experiences in the war and working all the time to support them, Walt never knew how to relate to his sons. However, what they did was awful. Right or wrong he was their father and they treated him like he was decrepit and were only after the house and anything else he had for the money. They weren't concerned about him living alone. My uncle did the same thing to my grandmother. He sold her trailer while she was in the hospital because from a bad asthma attack. He had talked her into giving him power of attorney. He told her the day before she was to be released from the hospital that she'd have to live with him or in a home. She died the next day. Walt wasn't actually a racist. He was from a different generation who's views toward his Hmong neighbors were formed during a war he regrets being involved iin. I think it was mostly to cover up the guilt he felt over things he did during the war.
Two things I was thinking about with your reply -- This is my #2 pick in my video library and I hadn't considered thinking the family got no money. I assume his sons received an inheritance -- People from that generation were savers + it was only explicitly stated about the house & the car. And we know Walt's finances didn't get drained by living in a nursing home, etc. so my guess is that the sons didn't get stiffed.
Oh C'mon, Walt was a racist, you can not blame his war experiences for his racist remarks, lets take stock, in this movie he insulted Black people, Italian people, Irish people, Korean, Chinese, Japanese, White, Latino and Vietnamese peoples, I am sure if the movie had any interactions with any other races, he would have insulted them as well, the only people he did not insult was Polish people but he was playing the part of a Polish person, and he was NOT involved in the Vietnam war, when the Hmong people worked to help us, he was in Korea, so he had ZERO reasons to hate the Hmong!
The second time they bring Walt food is because they found out his wife died, and they wanted to take care of him. Its a tiny part that a lot of people miss but it makes me emotional every time lol. Just that old world hospitality that you dont get in North America anymore
He knew they'd kill him, and that it'd be something the police and everyone would see an old white guy in a hmong neighborhood. Great movie and hits hard
When your life is coming to an end, and you're full of regrets, there is no better way to meet that end than by sacrificing yourself to save others. Saving Thao and his family was the noblest thing Walt could have ever done.
He went out in blaze of glory. He fought back the only way he could. Most dudes come back from war like he was. I saw a lot of great men come back like Walt. Respect and much love to all of our military ❤
I am glad you young ladies appreciated this movie for what it really is. Hugs and God bless. Walt gave his life for Tao and his family. He figured death was getting too close. Without going into details I know how he feels. My children were very close to my parents.
I spent a week among the Hmong tribes in the Golden Triangle around Northern Thailand in 1976. Wonderful beautiful people. Living in Grass huts no electricity. Simple.
Yeah feel that watched it of a whim when it came out and it broke me. I was pissed off for weeks army what happened to Sue, to the point that some of my family thought I was pissed off at them 😂
This movie is a narrative masterpiece. The protagonist: Old man Psychological weakness: Lonely Moral weakness: Racist Desire: Return to good old peaceful happy days Need: A friend and to overcome his racism. He overcomes his moral and psychological weakness because he is shown how well mannered the Asian kid is. He starts to care about the kid doing well, when the kid is in trouble he sacrifices himself. The racist died for the sins of the criminal immigrants and in doing so managed to grow as a character and find peace. It's a contemporary Christ like story of sacrifice, which is maybe why he donates the house to the church. I think the writers were aware of what they were doing. The movie also humanizes racists, which is not always possible because there are people that genuinely hate anyone no matter how they behave if they're of another a race. But it's clear the old man in the movie stopped discriminating the moment he saw positive behavior. I think particularly liberals (like the old man's family in the movie) as well as gangster immigrants really would benefit from watching this movie. Not to mess with their heads but to give them a hint of what's really at stake. When all old men like this are gone everything could quickly turn to a crime ridden ghetto unless we start behaving as nicely as the Asian kid. That's especially true when it comes to liberals, you can't twerk around at home to gangster music and vote left on every political issue and expect to live in peace forever. Cigarrete burn marks and gun violence will eventually reach your sheltered lives as well.
I'm so glad to have seen your reaction to this movie! Thank you very much for an amazing reaction. Another really fantastic movie, and one that won several Academy Awards is another Clint Eastwood movie, the western, "Unforgiven," starring Clint, Morgan Freeman, Gene Hackman and Richard Harris (the original Dumbledore in the Harry Potter movies!)
I just watched Full Metal Jacket and now this masterpiece from Clint. Last week i watched your Pulp Fiction reaction. I added you. Great reactions guys.
1. Sue and Yum Yum are a couple of little cuties.😍😍 2. With a family like that it's no wonder Walt befriends the Hmong family. 3. The guy Trey with Sue is played by Scott Eastwood. Clint's son. 4. Many Asian cultures prohibit touching someone on the head. Another "Don't Do" in Thailand is point your toes at someone. 5. My surrogate father had that collection of tools. 😎 He didn't have all the tools in the world. Just the ones he needed. 6. Guys don't normally talk to each other like that unless they're very close (or drunk)🙄 7. Walt does have a death wish. He's sick and going to die anyway. He's a hero again🦾 He got rid of the thugs and donated the house to the church😇😇
This movie is truly beautiful! My favorite take away for others is that, Sometimes the most gruff seemingly prejudice (but in my opinion it was the generation & ALL cultures have that racism to some extent) Are more caring & hopeful for the next generations, than the fake “ we care about everyone” people. Show me your worth! Not your color, sex, or excuses. And I will support u! Great reaction ✌🏻
Man, Walt's son crying at the end. I just realised, he would'a been feelin' it on the heavy. "The last time I had a conversation with my Dad, it was actually just me palming him off, basically before I even answered his call". Get wrickiddy wrecked , kid.
Movie has a lot of similarities to the movie Sling Blade. Older person befriends a younger person and then basically gives his life up so the young friend doesn't mess his life up.
Such a great film. I love how all the characters develop and grow. And yes, Sue was such a wonderful character and she suffered so much there at the end. Another film that is similar is "ST. Vincent" with Bill Murray.
Good job girls! You are the only reactors I've seen that caught that Walt was jump starting the car. It's the first thing we see that Walt really is a good man. GOD BLESS ALL HERE!!!!!
Just recently found your channel. This was my first full watch. Def felt your emotion with this film. Excellent movie. And you now have a regular viewer of your content. Keep up the good work Ladies.
I'd love for you two to watch the two Grumpy Old Men films. You'd love those! There's also a Paul Newman film called Nobody Fool that's kinda like this one. Great film that no one's reacted to.
His children and grandchildren never tried to reach him like Su and Thao did. His gruffness was a shield against anyone finding out about his true self, and things he had done. The only person who truly knew him, passed away. But Su and Thao (especially Su) fought through that and showed him they cared.
I always liked when the little girl came over with her GrandFather to Clints house and asked him if he get get 'Toad' to clean out the gutters. Lmao - she actually said. Toad.
The way he talks to the barber is how my dad and his best friend spoke to each other when I was little. There was a time you could take offense to something without it becoming a delusional attack on your whole character. The youth today have no idea. There are positives about everyone walking on eggshells but theyve lost something.
This character reminded me so much of my own father, also a Korean war veteran. Walt did the right thing because it was the only way to get rid of all of them. He remained a hero to the end.
Sue is the true hero of the movie , she just simply decides she is going to be Walt's friend and he is going to be hers and thats it , my wife is the same way.
Hello, Walt made Detroit a better place for Sue and Tao. My favorite parts were Sue's interactions with Walt. I enjoyed when Sue on Walt's Birthday invited Walt to the party6 at Sue's house. I really enjoyed Sue's translations of what her Grandma was saying to Walt. In the end it was best for Walt to die before he ended up marrying Grandma. He saved himself. " Hey! "
I love the fact that Walt being Walt was fed up of seeing the neighborhood fall to ruin after his friends passed and new people moved in so got tau to do the work and then the neighbours even start calling him toad priceless. Most old people are like Walt born in a time where they didn't know any better about the way they talked but deep down inside they are all mostly teddy bears who just really need a hug and some love. The relationship between tau and Walt is beautiful and is the growth between the priest and Walt. I just love this movie so much
I live in Fresno CA, us and Minneapolis have the largest Hmong population in America. This was the first and only movie that put a spot light on the Hmong s and it was pretty accurate. Very big on the family unit, very shamanistic and spiritual and if you help them or show them loyalty they will return the favor even more
It disappoints me that the actor that played Toad regrets taking the role, now. Something to do with how the Hmong people were portrayed. However, I was left with a good impression, overall, of the Hmong people. So, I don't know what his problem is.
@@magnificenthonky he probably wants to be bigger in Hollywood so he has to be woke like most of those insane people. If he's going to try and claim theres no Hmong gangs or violence then he's a liar. It showed the good and bad sides of the culture just like any other culture has.
His sons didn't act like they loved him at all - they just wanted his stuff when he died and so did the grand daughter. He was making amends of not bonding with them by bonding with Thao but he also really liked the sister and the kid. He never got any appreciation in his life from his kids and family so when the Asian neighbors demonstrated great appreciation for him he was overwhelmed.
Sue was his real friend.Tau was his protege.
My Grandpa and his friends bantered this way with each other it wasn't meant to be hurtful and never was taken that way My Grandpa was a WWII vet this was the way men of that generation showed affection towards each other without looking soft. This is one of the best Clint Eastwood movies I have ever watched and this guy is a Hollywood legend of more then 70 years he just turned 93 this past May 31st.
People still banter this way at my job hahaha, it's hilarious
Men speak directly and crude, we don't care about "feelings" like women do.
Women are more emotional and want everyone to "feel good", which is why women rarely critique anyone or at least try to do it in the nicest way, men are just honest.
If you're fat you're fat, but for women "you're plus size beautiful".
Men, speak like men. Also, fuck off.
Men bond through insults
We banter like this at my job, too. A machine shop. Its never serious, it's just a way to blow off steam.
@@9999bigb yeah construction sites are chill as
He sacrificed himself to save Thao and Sue. He knew that he was dying soon anyways so he took it into his own hands to save his new friends. His family were awful and I'm glad they got nothing.👍🏼
Walt knew how to take an opportunity when he saw it
I think it’s important to note that Walt himself criticized himself even when calling out others. It seems like he may have raised his kids poorly due to trauma from the war and as a result he wanted to make amends with this new family. As far as we know he never openly criticized his family at least verbally (except maybe the birthday part) and I think that adds to the idea that he hated himself more than them and felt guilty that his war trauma made him raise them badly and he acknowledges it. I think deep down Walt hates killing and he only does it to defend his own tribe per se. He does it to survive like he told the priest. So really Walt is just a War Vet with Survivors guilt, killing guilt and guilt from failing to raise his kids the best he could’ve. Deep down he has a soft heart and has prejudice because he never grew up around other races to break it. Walt as a character embodies millions of people from different time periods and on different levels. He is a very complex and flawed character. He has strengths and weaknesses but you like him because you know he’s trying to do the best in his current situation. And the ending was the perfect ending he wanted because he got to have a major positive impact on his new family while only paying with his life which he felt he had none left of anyway. An ultimate act of love.
Sue is the best, and she got it the worst. I love that she knew to not take Walt's insults as personal attacks.
Nice job, connecting the explanation of the Hmong smiling while being nervous and Thao smiling when the gang was following him. I didn't notice that.
it's sad aye
Here is another one, in Walt's funeral, Thao keeps a steady look directly into the eyes of Walts' son, which is directly opposite of Hmong culture.
That part is great, one of the best in the movie, in my humble opinion.
It really shows how he became a man.
Death does something to you.
@@OriginalPuro Thao definitely wanted to earn what Walt gave him
I'm Canadian and served in Afghanistan and volunteered in Syria with Kurdish Peshmerga, now my city and neighborhood have a huge middle eastern immigrant demographic. This movie is too real.
Diversity is our strength 🤮
Arent the peshmerga iraq? I thought syria was just the sdf
@@mintjulius275 Yes, Kurdistan is northern Iraq but remember that isis stood for islamic state of iraq and syria. So Kurdish forces were involved in fighting them in both countries. Look up Peshmerga in Kobane for example.
@@shinrapresident7010 ah super interesting thanks
Thank you for your service to your country.
Sweet reaction. Walt gave his true confession through the gate to Tau. He chose a beautiful warriors death in service to people he loved. Brings tears every time I watch it.
I saw a martyr's death. He got them to attack him without violence.
Never made that connection. Through the gate door, it looks similar to the confession box
Great analogy
When he dies he represents Christ on the cross. A lot going on in this film by the end.
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"those are three gangsters"
"that's a war hero"
I married into a Hmong family. My wife and her extended family immigrated here in the mid 1990's. Interesting people and very traditional. Had a few cultural missteps with them over the 14 years we've been together but they are warm and accepting once you break through their initial prejudice.
Basically common people :D
@@antondzajajurca7797 rare these days. Have a lot of communities which are complete garbage because they’re lazy and want to play victim status.
The reality is western culture has degraded significantly over the last decade and a half due to narcissistic attitudes and assholes who think that simply being born makes them special.
The unfortunate truth is that the sheltered existence that western culture has brought to a large portion of their populations has shielded them from reality and made them self-centered and extremely selfish.
So, just like all of us?
Walts family only cared for themselves. They wanted what he had including the house. That's why he didn't leave his family with anything. The people in his life who meant something to him is who he gave his life for. I love this movie. It's my all time favorite character development. Clint Eastwood was and is amazing". I'm glad I got to experience his movies throughout the years. Such a real talent". Xx
Thanks, I was going to be a lot more judgmental saying you guys are way too forgiving of the kid's and grandkid's motives. You heard the dad say the kids were right for not even going on his birthday. You suggested they were concerned the dad was lonely. That's because you gave the son the benefit of the doubt. He wanted to avoid needing to help him getting older and he wanted the house. That was the other thing I think you made a mistake in thinking they would not have wanted the house. It's not about the house. He most likely owned it outright and it was probably worth $300K or more. Clint Eastwood knows how to make good stories about people into great movies. His scenes are always so direct, to the point and informing on characters and situations. "Unforgiven" is another one where he plays a very flawed and heroic character. That western won so many awards in 1993, it was ridiculous.
@@PatrickORourke-yz3xnI agree, they wanted his house, they already took his wife’s jewelry. Putting him in a home they wouldn’t have to deal with him any more. When she’s brought the completely inappropriate birthday gifts I was so mad the first time I watched this. At the funeral everyone was so disrespectful. None of them helped at the house after, even the half assed “duty” of asking if he needed help just pissed me off. I absolutely can’t stand any of Walt’s family.
More importantly tho… Unforgiven is one of my favorite movies of all time… so I mostly came here to say that. Lol
I'm not trying to defend his family, but I do wonder if he had something to do with how their relationship turned out? He obviously had difficulties connecting with people, expressing his emotions etc.His wife may have been one of the few people who knew him for who he really was.
yup
It could be one of the reasons. Unfortunately their relationship wasn't healthy. I'm just glad Walt found another family to call his own. Take care and have a wonderful week..Xx
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That barbershop scene is great. Guys really have their own way of talking to each other. It's amazing what you can say to your buddies as long as you still respect them, allow them to save face, and smile when you say it. The way you can say anything to your friends is the first way you know they are different than just anyone else.
yeah a little banter is alright
He knew he was dying so he sacrificed his life to set theirs free!!!!! He made sure there were plenty of witnesses.
I wish that the kids in America were half as educated, intelligent, well mannered and lovely as you two! I also wish you 2 wonderful ladies great success. I think you have an excellent site and I am enjoying your reviews very much. My very best to you, keep up the great work!
My thoughts exactly ☺️
Yeah they're very well spoken which is wonderful
Walt was upset at the nursing home scene because they weren't concerned about him, or putting him in a home for his own benefit.
He was perfectly fine were he was, able to take care of himself and then some. What his selfish family was actually concerned about, was the house. They wanted the house.
They wanted the money from the sale of the house. They weren't decent people at all. The inference was that perhaps it was affluence and an easier life than Walt and his wife ever had that spoiled them.
His family wanted his house for the money. Glad he left the house to the church because that’s what his wife would have wanted. 10 out of 10. 🇨🇦
Nice reaction.
Walt was done with killing since the war. He wasn't going to kill the gang despite what they had done. Walt dished out a lot of racial insults to everyone, but he was never a racist. He respected those who gave it back rather than take it personally.
Walt's family only cared for themselves and what they could get from him. They wanted his possessions, but not his love. That is why they received nothing from the will.
Other great Clint Eastwood movies include "Million Dollar Baby", "Heartbreak Ridge", and of course his westerns like "The Outlaw Josey Wales" --- and so many other must-watch Eastwood films.
beautifully said mate
Walt realized that had he brought a gun, the gang members could've claimed self-defense. Shooting an unarmed man in front of witnesses basically sealed their fate.
Completely agree on Walt's family, as well as the other amazing Eastwood films
@@jencg7501 True. Not only that, but Walt made certain he was standing on a public sidewalk. The fact that Walt was a decorated war vet meant even stronger punishment for the gang, and Walt knew it.
@@jencg7501 yeah Walt always thought ahead before making a move
love your emotion. I cry every time I watch this movie. Point of argument---HIs sons only loved themselves. He came from a different generation, but he was their father-they needed to accept and love him as he was.
Yeah the ending is a tear jerker
One of my favorite movies. So glad I get to watch it again with you lovely ladies!❤
Nice reaction. The Clint Eastwood rabbit hole is deep. Back in the day, you would leave the theater with that year's C.E. one-liner: "Go ahead, make my day" from "Sudden Impact", "Dying Ain't Much Of A Living Boy" from "The Outlaw Josey Wales" and 'Do I feel lucky? ' Well, do ya, punk?" from "Dirty Harry" are a few of my favorites.
Bet you never seen Breezy?
It's a helluva thing killing a man. You take away everything he's got - and everything he's ever gonna have.
Remember Walt told his son, "Your wife's already gone through your mother's jewelry." They wanted the house, that's why they brought up the senior community, and he knew it that's why he threw them out. He sacrificed his life for who he considered his family. John 15:13 Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.
Did you notice at end driving His car the dog next to him? Or realize the singing, it was Clint Eastwood. Recommend watching him still old but younger, this time with a daughter he wants to get closer. 1997 Absolute Power
You're both so pretty 💗
Every movie he's in is absolute gold
38:16 this…. The screen door. Walt’s true confession
No matter how many times I watch this movie, it breaks me every time. Such a beautiful film. Clint is one hell of an actor, and an amazing director. Your reaction to this gem was wonderful. I was again tearing up with you.
Yeah the ending gets me every time man. I watch it heaps as well
Walt got everything he wanted. He was sick so he could die quickly without suffering from a sickness... He gets to see his wife in the afterlife... He gets to atone for the bad things he did in the war by helping those two.... Great reaction. Thank you. 😊
Afterlife lol
@@TeddyKGB12 Well to Walt the hereafter was real so that's all that counted.
@@TeddyKGB12the afterlive dosent have to be real to have people beliving in it❤
@@josef-ralfdwerlkotte8333 Oh it's real alright
Since this movie has his wifes religion as christianity (or catholicism, rather) him seeing his wife in the afterlife is not a wrong statement but jesus said there is no marriage in heaven. The context is the pharisees were asking him a trick question about a mans wife after he dies. The jewish tradition was that she would be passed on to his next brother and the next after that one died. They asked Jesus whose wife will she be in heaven and Jesus replied that she wouldnt be anyones wife because nobody is married in heaven.
By the way, he directed the movie, wrote the musical score and he was the one singing as Tao was driving the car at the end.
Walt's family wanted to move him to an old folks home. You're right, Walt's family DIDN'T want to live in his house & neighborhood. Walt's family wanted to SELL Walt's house so they could get the money from the sale of his home. Walt gave his house to the church cause his wife would have wanted him to & he definitely didn't want to leave it with his greedy children. Walt gave his Gran Torino to Tao cause he was like the son Walt NEVER HAD. Tao was more of a son to Walt than his two REAL sons & he definitely didn't want his spoiled & disrespectful granddaughter to get his car. Walt's family ONLY wanted his home & car. They all disrespected Walt, so Walt left them with NOTHING. Walt made the wise decision. Tao & Sue was his TRUE CHILDREN. Thank you both for your wonderful reaction!
A little info Clint can throw those hands in real life. Him and Charles Bronson were two guys the define the term American Bad Ass
God bless the parents who raised you. They did a great job.
You two ladies are the best most genuine reactors on TH-cam. Thanks for being true to your heart,
His family did want the house to sell it. That's why they were trying to put him in a retirement home.
Selfish folks they are
I really enjoy your reaction videos. You're very perceptive and well-spoken with your thoughts and analysis. You catch everything in the movie and you're not afraid to show your emotions as the story unfolds. I hope to see you react to many more of my favorite movies.
there's another Clint Eastwood movie that goes into the contents of that foot locker of Walt's called "Heartbreak ridge". It explains how Walt became Walt.
I've seen it, I can totally imagine Walt having went through all that stuff
Clint was a very tough dude in my day, a very good fighter. In fact he made a couple of comedy/ street fighting movies in the 70s that were pretty good. Very funny movies actually, and he kicked some ass in them too. "Every which way but loose" was the name of the first one. Put it on a comedy poll and it would get a lot of votes from the old timers.
Yeah, And Clyde had a mean punch, too! Also great at car-demolition, too.
@@alonzocoyethea6148 Scrap the buick. *parts flying in the air* lol
Not only old timers my friend
@@LtDan-rk4si yeah, but isn't so tough anymore
Right turn Clyde!
You both are very decent, kind girls.
Because of his experiences in the war and working all the time to support them, Walt never knew how to relate to his sons. However, what they did was awful. Right or wrong he was their father and they treated him like he was decrepit and were only after the house and anything else he had for the money. They weren't concerned about him living alone. My uncle did the same thing to my grandmother. He sold her trailer while she was in the hospital because from a bad asthma attack. He had talked her into giving him power of attorney. He told her the day before she was to be released from the hospital that she'd have to live with him or in a home. She died the next day.
Walt wasn't actually a racist. He was from a different generation who's views toward his Hmong neighbors were formed during a war he regrets being involved iin. I think it was mostly to cover up the guilt he felt over things he did during the war.
Bless You, Good Sir/Lady!
May your Grandmother’s spirit find Eternal Happiness at the world beyond our own eyes.
Walt was a racist but he could get around his racism if you earned his respect.
Two things I was thinking about with your reply -- This is my #2 pick in my video library and I hadn't considered thinking the family got no money.
I assume his sons received an inheritance -- People from that generation were savers + it was only explicitly stated about the house & the car. And we know Walt's finances didn't get drained by living in a nursing home, etc. so my guess is that the sons didn't get stiffed.
@@jr49022 that makes sense.
Oh C'mon, Walt was a racist, you can not blame his war experiences for his racist remarks, lets take stock, in this movie he insulted Black people, Italian people, Irish people, Korean, Chinese, Japanese, White, Latino and Vietnamese peoples, I am sure if the movie had any interactions with any other races, he would have insulted them as well, the only people he did not insult was Polish people but he was playing the part of a Polish person, and he was NOT involved in the Vietnam war, when the Hmong people worked to help us, he was in Korea, so he had ZERO reasons to hate the Hmong!
Seeing Sue like that always makes me tear up. Great reaction. You two are awesome and really caught everything perfectly.
The second time they bring Walt food is because they found out his wife died, and they wanted to take care of him. Its a tiny part that a lot of people miss but it makes me emotional every time lol. Just that old world hospitality that you dont get in North America anymore
He knew they'd kill him, and that it'd be something the police and everyone would see an old white guy in a hmong neighborhood. Great movie and hits hard
he's a smart cookie
When your life is coming to an end, and you're full of regrets, there is no better way to meet that end than by sacrificing yourself to save others. Saving Thao and his family was the noblest thing Walt could have ever done.
He went out in blaze of glory. He fought back the only way he could. Most dudes come back from war like he was. I saw a lot of great men come back like Walt. Respect and much love to all of our military ❤
Walt portrayed an accurate war veteran for sure
Unforgiven was a great Clint movie. A western revenge movie. Excellent actors.
Million Dollar Baby is another good movie by Clint Eastwood 😊
yeah but it's soo sad
At the beginning of the movie Walt's sons wife is playing with a pearl necklace she's wearing. That is Walt's wife's jewelry.
He sacrificed himself so that Tao and his sister could be left to live in peace!!❤❤😢 He paid his penance for being a bad father in his eyes!
Masterpiece of a movie.
I knew those tears were coming for sure✌✌
Channels with the short intros are top tier!
I am glad you young ladies appreciated this movie for what it really is. Hugs and God bless. Walt gave his life for Tao and his family. He figured death was getting too close. Without going into details I know how he feels. My children were very close to my parents.
I think Walt's family are an example of who not to be like
We've all had a Walt in our lives. We understand he's got his message to give.
I spent a week among the Hmong tribes in the Golden Triangle around Northern Thailand in 1976. Wonderful beautiful people. Living in Grass huts no electricity. Simple.
Clint Eastwood is an American treasure.... his catalog is incredible
45:10 "I didn't know this movie would be so heartbreaking." None of us did. Thanks for your beautifully sincere reaction.
Yeah feel that watched it of a whim when it came out and it broke me. I was pissed off for weeks army what happened to Sue, to the point that some of my family thought I was pissed off at them 😂
@@nightmareman9960 did you see it in theaters?
I just discovered your channel and loved your reaction to Gran Torino. I will be watching many more of your reactions. Thank you, lovely ladies. 🤗
His son wanted him to move so they could get the house. That's why he left it to the church.
Walt played his cards smart
You're the first people I saw that saw the Jumper cable thing.
He went unarmed... so they couldn't claim self defence.
Always seemed like a wise move. Self sacrafice.
love the reaction. It's good to cry, shows your warmth and sensitivity.
This movie is a narrative masterpiece.
The protagonist: Old man
Psychological weakness: Lonely
Moral weakness: Racist
Desire: Return to good old peaceful happy days
Need: A friend and to overcome his racism.
He overcomes his moral and psychological weakness because he is shown how well mannered the Asian kid is. He starts to care about the kid doing well, when the kid is in trouble he sacrifices himself. The racist died for the sins of the criminal immigrants and in doing so managed to grow as a character and find peace. It's a contemporary Christ like story of sacrifice, which is maybe why he donates the house to the church. I think the writers were aware of what they were doing.
The movie also humanizes racists, which is not always possible because there are people that genuinely hate anyone no matter how they behave if they're of another a race. But it's clear the old man in the movie stopped discriminating the moment he saw positive behavior. I think particularly liberals (like the old man's family in the movie) as well as gangster immigrants really would benefit from watching this movie.
Not to mess with their heads but to give them a hint of what's really at stake.
When all old men like this are gone everything could quickly turn to a crime ridden ghetto unless we start behaving as nicely as the Asian kid. That's especially true when it comes to liberals, you can't twerk around at home to gangster music and vote left on every political issue and expect to live in peace forever. Cigarrete burn marks and gun violence will eventually reach your sheltered lives as well.
Walt and the Hmong granny were both chewing tobacco and spitting out the juice
She even 1 upped him and spit out more lol.
@@Dime_time333 lolz
I'm so glad to have seen your reaction to this movie! Thank you very much for an amazing reaction. Another really fantastic movie, and one that won several Academy Awards is another Clint Eastwood movie, the western, "Unforgiven," starring Clint, Morgan Freeman, Gene Hackman and Richard Harris (the original Dumbledore in the Harry Potter movies!)
The locked basement screen is representative of the confessional screen in Catholicism…
Walt truly confessed to Thao
I just watched Full Metal Jacket and now this masterpiece from Clint. Last week i watched your Pulp Fiction reaction. I added you. Great reactions guys.
I saw that movie in theaters when I was a little kid. I loved it. My dad took me to see it.
Little kid!? Damn.
@@Nekotaku_TV 😂
Nice reaction ladies, enjoyed watching it with y'all.
First time watching a reaction of yours, loved it, subscribing!
Same. Beautiful 💖💗💖
Love you guys! That was awesome! Thank you so much!
New Subscriber from Vancouver Island, BC Canada - Nice Real Honest Reaction, Great Job!
1. Sue and Yum Yum are a couple of little cuties.😍😍
2. With a family like that it's no wonder Walt befriends the Hmong family.
3. The guy Trey with Sue is played by Scott Eastwood. Clint's son.
4. Many Asian cultures prohibit touching someone on the head. Another "Don't Do" in Thailand is point your toes at someone.
5. My surrogate father had that collection of tools. 😎 He didn't have all the tools in the world. Just the ones he needed.
6. Guys don't normally talk to each other like that unless they're very close (or drunk)🙄
7. Walt does have a death wish. He's sick and going to die anyway. He's a hero again🦾
He got rid of the thugs and donated the house to the church😇😇
Great movie. Great reaction. Keep going...you 2 seem to have great insight and don't waste words.
This movie is truly beautiful! My favorite take away for others is that,
Sometimes the most gruff seemingly prejudice (but in my opinion it was the generation & ALL cultures have that racism to some extent)
Are more caring & hopeful for the next generations, than the fake “ we care about everyone” people. Show me your worth! Not your color, sex, or excuses. And I will support u! Great reaction ✌🏻
The white kid is actually Clint's son
One of my favorite movies.
Powerful movie. Great reaction. He did it to protect the neighbors he grew to love.😢
Great movie!
Great movie. Great reaction from two wonderful people. Thanks for sharing this with us.
Man, Walt's son crying at the end. I just realised, he would'a been feelin' it on the heavy. "The last time I had a conversation with my Dad, it was actually just me palming him off, basically before I even answered his call". Get wrickiddy wrecked , kid.
I'm shocked his son even cares
This one gets me every time🥹😭
FR
Movie has a lot of similarities to the movie Sling Blade. Older person befriends a younger person and then basically gives his life up so the young friend doesn't mess his life up.
Great reaction big salute to you guys.
Such a great film. I love how all the characters develop and grow. And yes, Sue was such a wonderful character and she suffered so much there at the end.
Another film that is similar is "ST. Vincent" with Bill Murray.
Good job girls! You are the only reactors I've seen that caught that Walt was jump starting the car. It's the first thing we see that Walt really is a good man. GOD BLESS ALL HERE!!!!!
LOL when he is spitting like that, and the old granny was spitting, they were both chewing Tobacco, thats why they spit out the brown lol
I love how Clint cast his own son as the wannabe gangster white boy.
Just recently found your channel. This was my first full watch. Def felt your emotion with this film. Excellent movie. And you now have a regular viewer of your content. Keep up the good work Ladies.
Loved this reaction.
What's funny is the dude walking with sue is Clint's son
I'd love for you two to watch the two Grumpy Old Men films. You'd love those!
There's also a Paul Newman film called Nobody Fool that's kinda like this one. Great film that no one's reacted to.
A great movie and a great reaction from you both.Thoughtful and empathetic. Well done,
His children and grandchildren never tried to reach him like Su and Thao did. His gruffness was a shield against anyone finding out about his true self, and things he had done. The only person who truly knew him, passed away. But Su and Thao (especially Su) fought through that and showed him they cared.
I always liked when the little girl came over with her GrandFather to Clints house and asked him if he get get 'Toad' to clean out the gutters. Lmao - she actually said. Toad.
Great stuff. Honest, funny, and heart breaking reactions.
Clint Eastwood is 93 years old -which may explain some of his latest movies. (Mortality.)
The way he talks to the barber is how my dad and his best friend spoke to each other when I was little. There was a time you could take offense to something without it becoming a delusional attack on your whole character. The youth today have no idea. There are positives about everyone walking on eggshells but theyve lost something.
One of the best movies ever made.
This character reminded me so much of my own father, also a Korean war veteran. Walt did the right thing because it was the only way to get rid of all of them. He remained a hero to the end.
Sue is the true hero of the movie , she just simply decides she is going to be Walt's friend and he is going to be hers and thats it , my wife is the same way.
Hello, Walt made Detroit a better place for Sue and Tao. My favorite parts were Sue's interactions with Walt. I enjoyed when Sue on Walt's Birthday invited Walt to the party6 at Sue's house. I really enjoyed Sue's translations of what her Grandma was saying to Walt. In the end it was best for Walt to die before he ended up marrying Grandma. He saved himself. " Hey! "
Bonjour de France 🇫🇷 "Jyn x Ryl" toujours au Top 🎬👍
I love the fact that Walt being Walt was fed up of seeing the neighborhood fall to ruin after his friends passed and new people moved in so got tau to do the work and then the neighbours even start calling him toad priceless. Most old people are like Walt born in a time where they didn't know any better about the way they talked but deep down inside they are all mostly teddy bears who just really need a hug and some love. The relationship between tau and Walt is beautiful and is the growth between the priest and Walt. I just love this movie so much
Clint Eastwoods own son was in the movie did you spot him
Clint Eastwood also sang the song that was playing in the end credits
Girls nice reaction to this film and getting the message from this film. Great job and keep it up. ❤
I live in Fresno CA, us and Minneapolis have the largest Hmong population in America. This was the first and only movie that put a spot light on the Hmong s and it was pretty accurate. Very big on the family unit, very shamanistic and spiritual and if you help them or show them loyalty they will return the favor even more
It disappoints me that the actor that played Toad regrets taking the role, now. Something to do with how the Hmong people were portrayed. However, I was left with a good impression, overall, of the Hmong people. So, I don't know what his problem is.
@@magnificenthonky he probably wants to be bigger in Hollywood so he has to be woke like most of those insane people. If he's going to try and claim theres no Hmong gangs or violence then he's a liar. It showed the good and bad sides of the culture just like any other culture has.