The problem with people's reviews of this movie comes when people review it from their own perspective of today, and not of Walt's perspective and the changes in his life and in his neighborhood and how it has changed over the decades and why.
Problem is people re idiyots. Walt was right 99% of the way through. The neighborhood was a crayphole and deserved derision, so did the low class, low principle scuymbags around him. No one deserves respect without having to prove it. No one. When an individual proves it, then you respect them.
People nowadays love to pretend they're great people when in reality, it's all an act to look good to others, most would be just like Walt if they experienced what he did
Even in the last scene the look of irritation on their faces that they didn't get anything in the will tells you entitled they feel. If I had a family like that I would be like Walt too.
I've seen this movie many times... but this is the first time I noticed the scene where Tao was locked in the basement and being talked to through the grate was Walt's true confession.
Like Walt said, his biggest burden was what he wasn't ordered to do. Meaning during the War he knowingly murdered young men begging for their lives. So that's why he made the ultimate sacrifice.
My father was old school like Walt. He was first generation American, respected hard work and would have died to keep us safe. He worked as hard as he could to make things better for us. He and his friends called each other names and ethnic slurs and it was just part of how they messed with each other. My brothers and I never stopped loving and respecting him. Everyone should have a father like him
Just a note...I had the pleasure of meeting Clint Eastwood while he was filming Grand Torino. He even had the green polo shirt and Dockers on that he wore in the movie, when it's your movie you can do what you want! A true gentleman with a winning smile. It was a three minute conversation which I won't soon forget....and he started it!
Lol when he says “you haven’t been to the doctor in that long” regarding three years while I look away remembering it’s been like 16 years since I’ve been to a doctor.
same with me! When I first saw it in the theaters when it came out, I was sobbing at the end....I didn't see Walt getting shot coming, I wasn't sure WHAT was going to happen, and then realized WHY he did what he did.
Fantastic reaction. This film always chokes me up because Clint primarily plays it through Walt's point of view and we're forced to both experience his prejudices and his compassion in a very subtle learning experience way that is not heavy-handed, but graceful in the long run.
Yes, that is real in some neighborhoods. I worked as a police officer for over 35 years (retired a year ago) in such a city and spent 20 years on an Asian gang unit. I also commanded the street crime/gang unit for 3 years. As an example, I worked one assault where one Vietnamese girl cut another Vietnamese girl’s face with a razor blade and split her from her ear to her chin because she didn’t hang out with gang bangers. I have worked several drive by shootings and home invasions with hostages. I could go on for hundreds of stories but it isn’t about what I have seen. So Kabir, when you ask, is this or could this be real …. Yes, this movie could be the mirror of a real neighborhood. Fortunately most people are unaware of this and that is great but a substantial percentage of “some” cities, this might appear to be just life as they know it.
Thank you for your years of service. You've seen more horror in one day than most of us see in a lifetime and I honestly don't know how you deal with that.
This movie is so wild to me, the neighborhood where I grew up in Milwaukee was exactly this, i was a little white boy, my 1st gf was Hmong, tons of Hispanic gangs to the extent that our porch got shot up because my mom yelled at them, we had an old ass Korean War vet Polish neighbor who sat in his house watching old John Wayne movies all the time, all the houses were big old houses that 40 years prior were probably baller but now were in disrepair. Like this movie is exactly my childhood (except the classic car, we were as poverty as it gets)
I had a '74 Torino in '87. I changed the alternator in my 15 minute break time. Went a half mile to the parts store, bought it, back to the work parking lot and changed it before the buzzer went off to get back to work. I was 23.
Oh Yes, Walt only had a few months to live. So taking care of the boy's problem so he can have a better life. Also took care of Walt's problem so he don't have to die in pain from cancer.
As happy as I am that a lot of us don't have to experience this type of life, it is 110% real all around the US. The neighborhood I grew up in was a great neighborhood when we moved there, but shortly after we moved in it started heading this direction. It's still somewhat ok, but 5 minutes from my old house this is exactly what it's like, so my old neighborhood is maybe a decade from this. And I know that it's nothing compared to some really rough parts of some states. Also, in the movie, they murdered an unarmed man so that was his goal, the punishment for killing an unarmed old man who posed no threat to you is higher than it would have been if he had a gun.
Directed and Produced by Clint Eastwood. He also sang the Grand Torino song at the end of the movie showing Tao driving with Daisy. ❤️ He is a legend and this is a favorite of mine. Bridges of Madison County stars him and Meryl Streep. It’s a romance but it’s a 10 out of 10.
Walt intentionally sacrificed himself for Thao and his family. His medical report told him that he was dying, so he wanted his death to mean something. Such a great movie.
One of my favourite movies of all time. I’m glad you checked it out. It’s also refreshing to hear you say at the end that there needs to be more movies with great storylines , and less big budget CGI. I mean , those can be good too , but high quality , small budget movies that tell a great story , are rarely made these days. You should check out a movie from the 90’s called “Powder”. Another one of my all time favourites that virtually no one knows about.
About the big-budget CGI movies: I think the entertainer April Richardson once said, "I feel as if they're raping my face." How many fight scenes and explosions do you need???
Very intelligent and sensitive reaction. Clint is a war veteran with undiagnosed PTSD. This is the first reaction to this film where the reactor doesn't call Walt a racist, and not a single comment calls him a racist. You have smart subscribers.
rac·ist /ˈrāsəst/ adjective characterized by or showing prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism against a person or people on the basis of their membership in a particular racial or ethnic group, typically one that is a minority or marginalized. ************************
"What you lookin' at, old man?" "Ever notice how you come across somebody once in a while you shouldn't have fucked with? That's me." Fun Fact: Walt's dog, Daisy, is Clint Eastwood's beloved family retriever in real life. Automobile Enthusiast Fact: Ford Gran Torinos were built in Lorain, Ohio, one hundred forty-five miles from Detroit, Michigan. Walt's truck could have been built in Wayne, Michigan, twenty miles from Highland Park. Gun Enthusiast Fact: Walt Kowalski's gun collection seems to consist of weapons he used in the military. His rifle is an American M1 Garand, a nine and a half pound .30-06 gas-operated rifle. It was first issued during World War II, then re-issued in Korea before being phased out by the M14 selective fire .308 rifle. His pistol is an M1911A1, a .45 ACP semi-automatic handgun also issued during the Korean war.
Eastwood was my late wife's favorite actor and this film was one of her likes regarding his output. My late Auntie was an actress and worked w/ CE a couple of times when she guest-starred on the "Rawhide" Western TV series; lucky her.
Did she ever say what he was really like? I often wonder because he seems like a tough but decent guy. Some people think he's racist but I think it's just the charecters he plays in his movies
@@dustinreinhardt8231 Auntie never let on regarding Eastwood either pro or con (socially, temperamentally, politically, etc). She rarely discussed her career w/ family after her retirement unless specifically requested to talk-I believe that any ego she may have possessed must have been miniscule-and I was unaware of her participation in the series until well after her passing. So since the subject pertaining to CE was never broached (had I realized that factor at the time), I'm supposing that all was well and went professionally. Perhaps this should really be taken into consideration being that the first episode of "Rawhide" in which she appeared also included what may have been CE's first on-screen kiss, which just so happened to be w/ Gloria. Apparently their scenes together must have been impressive enough being that a snippet of it was seen in the Eastwood-directed film version of the musical "Jersey Boys"
@@Kenny-ep2nf Ah yes, although she never let on about it. 😲 (When my wife Debbie viewed the episode where Clint and Gloria locked lips, she was practically in complete ecstasy!)
This movie reminds me of my father and two of his neighbours. They've all passed away over the last 10 years, and for whatever reason the main character reminds me of all three of them.
"Story is everything" is ABSOLUTELY on point!! I have a rule where if there are more than three explosions in a trailer I'm probably not going to like it because they've probably spent more money on effects than story.
Thank you Kabir for reacting to Gran Torino, It is one of my favorite movies ever. You are right about wanting more movies like this with a great story line and message. I would LOVE to see you react to "TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD" starring Gregory Peck, and "A PATCH OF BLUE" starring Sidney Poitier. I think you will LOVE BOTH of these movies.
I agree, Patti. TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD is one of those rare movies that I think is as good as the book that it's adapted from. I read the book in middle school, high school and even once during college -- all before I ever (finally) watched the film. I have it as one of my "must-read" books for my nephews and nieces and, eventually, my own kids (if and when I ever have some). As for Sidney Poitier: I love the film TO SIR WITH LOVE. It's such a great film (and adapted from someone's autobiography)!
Oh, Patti, I am adding A PATCH OF BLUE to my must-watch list. I've never even heard of that film. If it has Sidney Poitier acting in it, then it will be worthwhile.
😊😊👍👍👍👍 This was out of the wooods. I did not see the movie at all. only bits and peaces of it over the years. This was epic. Great job on doing this Kabir, I am now going to have to buy it and watch it in full. Thank you. again this was Great. unexpected ending.
If you love great acting, and you love a great story no CGI nothing of that go to "The Green Mile "...... A very long movie but you'll never feel you watched that length of a film, one of the best movies on the planet.
The only cgi I can think of in that movie is the flys that comes out of his mouth every time he heals something. I agree though, look forward to his review on "The Green Mile."
Very nice conclusion, overall this is one of the most beautiful reactions to this wonderful film, even if I'm still sicht sure which is the best of all so far. This film made me feel good the first time I saw it, because I learned a lot about myself. On the one hand Walt's racist statements pissed me off, on the other hand I just judged him, even though it was exactly this judging of him that pissed me off, without me thinking about what made him become like that, what he experienced, that he was in Korea, etc., that caused me a lot of self-reflection. By the way, the big heroine next to Walt for me is Sue, because she was a lot smarter than me and probably many of us, didn't react deprecatingly to harsh statements from him, but impressed him with her quick-witted answers (example: we don't eat dogs, we eat cats) and thus broke the ice until he became more open. Without Sue and her kind, from which we can learn a lot, the positive change of Walt would probably never have happened and one can probably see it as a kind of karma that exactly this brought about change made him save this family in his very own way.
"Zipper Head" is a slur, of sorts. In Vietnam and Korea, there were so many dead bodies, the had to drive their Jeeps over them. The alternating tread of the tires across them resembled the pattern of a zipper. Pretty gruesome to think that you saw so much death, you eventually normalized it, in that way.
Clint Eastwood is a legendary actor. I kinda keep forgetting about this movie but everytime I see it I remember how good it is. Walt's Ford Gran Torino and his old Ford F100 are so badass. But im also a car guy so everytime I see a classic or cool car I'm just hooked. But yeah stuff like this does happen.
I've got a candy apple 1965 checy C10 with a blown 454 big block and cherry bomb headers..do to the cam profile its not technically street legal. Nothing screams American muscle like a force induction big block running 101 octane.
I own this movie on Blue-ray, it's so very good. Can't beat a Clint Eastwood movie ever!! Clint Eastwood is pretty much Hollywood royalty in this country. This character is so politically uncorrect.. He tells it like he sees it. That young man is Clint Eastwood's son Scott. ( Trey) That car reminds me of my mom. She owned a green Gran Torino in mint condition.. .😪
@@leannewilson7184 I know in all this excitement did I fire six shots or only five? Being this is a .44 magnum and would blow your head clean off. Do you feel lucky? Well, do you punk
Thanks for doing this reaction Kabir! One of my favorite movies of all time! Scott Eastwood has a small role in it too. In a scene with his dad! How are things going bro? I hope you come to the California soon.
I rarely will go out to a movie, but when this came out, I had to see it (cuz Clint Eastwood). :) It's a movie with a lot of feels, but totally worth the watch. Also, I was able to drive my friend's Gran Torino in high school while my '69 Mustang Fastback was getting worked on... SWEET ride.
I couldn't believe it when you said this is the first Clint Eastwood movie you have seen. Since you just did the reaction to things about the Secret Service I suggest you watch In the Line of Fire starring him. I'm sure many of your other subscribers have recommended others especially Dirty Harry. I know you will enjoy them
This movie is about FAMILY. His real family weren't his sons and grandaughter. His concept of family is having mutual respect, similar values and real connection. The total opposite of racism. We can joke about color, attitudes and cultural differences (now this is almost taboo) but the character is what really unite us. Not a color. Not a music genre or certain type of language. This is for mature people, not weak, easily offended teenagers. Life used to be a LOT harder in Walt's times.
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly was my first and favorite movie of his. Still a great movie, but this supplanted that with this masterpiece. What a redemption story.
Hopefully this sees you reacting to “million dollar baby“ it too is a great movie that I know you will enjoy so I look forward to seeing your reaction to that one as well!
I watch your reviews of American things. I spent a lot of time in Britain so I see both sides of it. I think as Americans we already knew she was violated. We also realized when he was about to “pull a fake gun at the end.” And most Americans immediately got the ramifications of the tragic hero, who was already dying, choosing to sacrifice himself so that the gang would be locked away for murder. If you understand American culture you can see the big picture a bit more easily. Also, the get off my lawn thing is serious in America, especially to older people who worked hard to pay off their homes. Lastly, he probably watch that neighborhood change around him over 50 years. It probably started off as all white, some buying their homes in the GI Bill, then integration, then the rise of gangs, then Asian refugees. It’s a lot for an older white man to get used to…
That is what happened to my childhood neighborhood that I lived in from the time I was 2 years old until I was 12, (rom 1949- 1959) we lived upstairs from my paternal Hungarian grandparents. They lived there until their death, long after we moved to the suburbs when I was 12. My grandfather passed away in '74 (my grandmother died before he did) and after that the neighborhood started to deteriorate and became more dangerous. It broke my heart to see the home I grew up in abandoned and falling apart. The neighborhood declined so much, and had a lot of incidences like this happening in it. Finally, my childhood home where I had 12 years of happy memories, was gone....demolished at some point, nothing but an empty lot left there. I just cried. SO, WALT witnessed this decline in his own neighborhood since he stayed there the whole time. When we moved in '59, it was STILL a GREAT, safe, happy, predominately Eastern European neighborhood that was settled by people who immigrated from Hungary, Poland, and Czechoslovakia during the 1900s- 1930s, like my Dad's grandparents. I MISS those days growing up there, one of the best times in my life.
Your comment is insightful and smart. You seem like a good person with a lot of insight on humanity. Thank you for being alive in this world at this time, I'm sure you make ot a better place....
Yeah Walt probably felt heart broken when he saw what became of his neighbor hood which I can’t blame him for as it’s not easy to get used to something like this
pretty amazing what clint can do, he's maybe the fastest director there is, does 1 or 2 takes and moves on, here's a Matt Damon quote: "on Day 1 of shooting. We did the first take. It went pretty well. Clint says, ‘cut, print, check the gate,’ which means we’re gonna move on. And I said, ‘Hey boss, maybe you think we could get one more.’ He just turned and goes, ‘Why? Do you want to waste everybody’s time?’"
You mentioned "...more movies like this..." "Million Dollar Baby" is another movie in which Clint plays a hard case with a heart of gold. Bring a box of tissues with you.
Some other of Clint Eastwood’s movies I think you’d enjoy are Play Misty for Me” and of course Dirty Harry. Sorry if they’ve been suggested by other commenters already. Thanks for the great reaction!
No idea what that car would go for today, but I had one just like it in the early 90s, it was my favorite car ever. Same color, cobra sport with a 351 Cleveland engine. Remember the day I got it,we were looking for a good gas mileage little 6 cylinder and I spotted it in the lot. My husband said that's not what we're looking for and I said yeah but can I just take it for a drive? I hit the gas leaving the lot and it fishtailed. Husband said honey if it's too much for you... I said "sold!". Finally sold it after husband put dent in it and transmission went out. Haven't loved any car as much since, sad. Great movie even if I originally watched it for the car.
Lmao this guy. Old white dude pulling a rifle on people and telling them to get off his lawn, totally believable. Black guys on the corner harassing a woman, “i can’t believe this. Would this really happen in real life?” 😲
To be fair, he is British. Not sure if he lives in the UK, but gangs aren't like that over there. Yes of course there are gangs in the UK, but "streets gangs" is very much an America problem. Other countries tend to have more high up professional gangs. Like the mafia. But America has a load of small gangs running around. Also black people are much different in the UK. Not trying to be mean, but its true. Honestly every race is more aggressive in America. This country is on the decline, and fast.
Depending on what modifications have been made, a '72 Gran Torino in fantastic shape can set you back anywhere from $20-40K US, although some high-end ones could go for double that.
Eastwood is a great Actor. There are so many movies to mention. But I have to say that not only is The Outlaw Josey Wales my favorite Eastwood movie its my favorite movie of all time.
wonderful reaction on a great movie.... Maybe I am reading too much into this but Walt's death position on the front walkway was like Christ's position on the cross where He died for us?
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The problem with people's reviews of this movie comes when people review it from their own perspective of today, and not of Walt's perspective and the changes in his life and in his neighborhood and how it has changed over the decades and why.
Very well put.
Excellent point.
Problem is people re idiyots. Walt was right 99% of the way through. The neighborhood was a crayphole and deserved derision, so did the low class, low principle scuymbags around him. No one deserves respect without having to prove it. No one. When an individual proves it, then you respect them.
People nowadays love to pretend they're great people when in reality, it's all an act to look good to others, most would be just like Walt if they experienced what he did
Perfectly put
There was so much disrespect from his family. But he found so much respect from another family that he was willing to die for it
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Even in the last scene the look of irritation on their faces that they didn't get anything in the will tells you entitled they feel. If I had a family like that I would be like Walt too.
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Sometimes family isn’t blood and blood isn’t family.
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I'm going through a little bit of that right now.
He knew he was dying anyways so he sacrificed himself for his neighbors and neighborhood. Under his rough exterior was a man with a heart.
One of Clint Eastwood's best performances. I absolutely love this film.
When I first watched it I thought it was his last movie, luckily the chad is still kicking
I've seen this movie many times... but this is the first time I noticed the scene where Tao was locked in the basement and being talked to through the grate was Walt's true confession.
Holy shit! Never picked up on that before 👌👌👌 amazing
Like Walt said, his biggest burden was what he wasn't ordered to do. Meaning during the War he knowingly murdered young men begging for their lives. So that's why he made the ultimate sacrifice.
Redemption, acceptance and other themes throughout this movie but one that doesn't get mentioned a lot, teaching a boy to become a man.
Yup.
My father was old school like Walt. He was first generation American, respected hard work and would have died to keep us safe. He worked as hard as he could to make things better for us. He and his friends called each other names and ethnic slurs and it was just part of how they messed with each other. My brothers and I never stopped loving and respecting him. Everyone should have a father like him
Where was his family from (if he was a first-gen American)?
@@terminallumbago6465 Ireland
Slurs = NO ONE does that when among friends nowadays....we do!*
*Maybe 'cause from Jutland
Amen.
Just a note...I had the pleasure of meeting Clint Eastwood while he was filming Grand Torino. He even had the green polo shirt and Dockers on that he wore in the movie, when it's your movie you can do what you want!
A true gentleman with a winning smile. It was a three minute conversation which I won't soon forget....and he started it!
He’s a legend man, it must of been amazing to meet him
Gran Torino was so heartbreaking yet so incredible.
This movie is in my top 5 list. Gold tier stuff.
Lol when he says “you haven’t been to the doctor in that long” regarding three years while I look away remembering it’s been like 16 years since I’ve been to a doctor.
This is one of my favorite movies but no matter how many times I watch it I can’t get through it without crying
same with me! When I first saw it in the theaters when it came out, I was sobbing at the end....I didn't see Walt getting shot coming, I wasn't sure WHAT was going to happen, and then realized WHY he did what he did.
Fantastic reaction. This film always chokes me up because Clint primarily plays it through Walt's point of view and we're forced to both experience his prejudices and his compassion in a very subtle learning experience way that is not heavy-handed, but graceful in the long run.
What other point of view would he be playing the character through?
@@vanhattfield8292 , my apologies. I mean Clint the director rather than Clint the actor.
Yes, that is real in some neighborhoods.
I worked as a police officer for over 35 years (retired a year ago) in such a city and spent 20 years on an Asian gang unit. I also commanded the street crime/gang unit for 3 years.
As an example, I worked one assault where one Vietnamese girl cut another Vietnamese girl’s face with a razor blade and split her from her ear to her chin because she didn’t hang out with gang bangers.
I have worked several drive by shootings and home invasions with hostages.
I could go on for hundreds of stories but it isn’t about what I have seen. So Kabir, when you ask, is this or could this be real …. Yes, this movie could be the mirror of a real neighborhood. Fortunately most people are unaware of this and that is great but a substantial percentage of “some” cities, this might appear to be just life as they know it.
Thank you for your years of service. You've seen more horror in one day than most of us see in a lifetime and I honestly don't know how you deal with that.
Yes - this is a fictional story - but all that happens in this story - does happen in real life.
This movie is so wild to me, the neighborhood where I grew up in Milwaukee was exactly this, i was a little white boy, my 1st gf was Hmong, tons of Hispanic gangs to the extent that our porch got shot up because my mom yelled at them, we had an old ass Korean War vet Polish neighbor who sat in his house watching old John Wayne movies all the time, all the houses were big old houses that 40 years prior were probably baller but now were in disrepair. Like this movie is exactly my childhood (except the classic car, we were as poverty as it gets)
You got those stories for white neighborhoods?
@@bluedirtgreen No. And gee, I wonder why that might be? 🙄
"This does not need to happen." Thank you for a short and sweet de-escalation phrase. Imma keep that one in mind.
I had a '74 Torino in '87. I changed the alternator in my 15 minute break time. Went a half mile to the parts store, bought it, back to the work parking lot and changed it before the buzzer went off to get back to work. I was 23.
This movie is a masterpiece. As great as Eastwood is as an actor, he may have become an even greater director.
Thanks for sharing your reaction.
His movie, 'Unforgiven' is considered one of the defining western movies. Stupendous.
We all got it coming.
I enjoyed watching this movie again with you. Sharing the same emotions with another person is awesome.
Oh Yes, Walt only had a few months to live. So taking care of the boy's problem so he can have a better life. Also took care of Walt's problem so he don't have to die in pain from cancer.
Not only is he a legendary actor but he's also a phenomenally successful director..
I waited a long time before I watched this just thinking I wouldn't like it. I was wrong. One of my favorite Clint Eastwood movies.
“Is that some kind of slur or something?” - Yessir. And you’ll find he says plenty of them throughout this movie.
Such a beautiful movie, loved your reaction. Killing an unarmed decorated veteran means the harshest sentences possible, such a sacrifice.
Yep and he’s an old man too so it definitely didn’t look good at all on their part.
As happy as I am that a lot of us don't have to experience this type of life, it is 110% real all around the US. The neighborhood I grew up in was a great neighborhood when we moved there, but shortly after we moved in it started heading this direction. It's still somewhat ok, but 5 minutes from my old house this is exactly what it's like, so my old neighborhood is maybe a decade from this. And I know that it's nothing compared to some really rough parts of some states.
Also, in the movie, they murdered an unarmed man so that was his goal, the punishment for killing an unarmed old man who posed no threat to you is higher than it would have been if he had a gun.
Especially a highly regarded war veteran. Walt was dying anyway, so he made his death count for something.
What was the racial make up of your old neighborhood now versus 40 years ago? Asking for science.
Yes you summed it up well. Great acting and a well written story beats CGI anyday.
Directed and Produced by Clint Eastwood. He also sang the Grand Torino song at the end of the movie showing Tao driving with Daisy. ❤️ He is a legend and this is a favorite of mine. Bridges of Madison County stars him and Meryl Streep. It’s a romance but it’s a 10 out of 10.
He also co-wrote the song.
I think Clint Eastwood can definitely sing as well as act and direct, the end credits with him singing was beautiful
Walt intentionally sacrificed himself for Thao and his family. His medical report told him that he was dying, so he wanted his death to mean something. Such a great movie.
Yeah he preferred to go out protecting a young kid with potential rather than die of his disease
Clint is a treasure. Great Actor, Writer, Producer. Peace, Love!!
One of my favourite movies of all time. I’m glad you checked it out. It’s also refreshing to hear you say at the end that there needs to be more movies with great storylines , and less big budget CGI. I mean , those can be good too , but high quality , small budget movies that tell a great story , are rarely made these days. You should check out a movie from the 90’s called “Powder”. Another one of my all time favourites that virtually no one knows about.
Powder is awesome
Everyone who remembers the 90's, remembers Powder.
About the big-budget CGI movies: I think the entertainer April Richardson once said, "I feel as if they're raping my face."
How many fight scenes and explosions do you need???
Yeah this movie was directed with the intention of spreading a beautiful message rather than being a money grab like a lot of movies today
Very intelligent and sensitive reaction. Clint is a war veteran with undiagnosed PTSD. This is the first reaction to this film where the reactor doesn't call Walt a racist, and not a single comment calls him a racist. You have smart subscribers.
Because the person watching knows exactly why Walt is the way he is, idk why soo many people who watch the movie find it offensive
rac·ist
/ˈrāsəst/
adjective
characterized by or showing prejudice, discrimination, or antagonism against a person or people on the basis of their membership in a particular racial or ethnic group, typically one that is a minority or marginalized.
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"What you lookin' at, old man?"
"Ever notice how you come across somebody once in a while you shouldn't have fucked with? That's me."
Fun Fact: Walt's dog, Daisy, is Clint Eastwood's beloved family retriever in real life.
Automobile Enthusiast Fact: Ford Gran Torinos were built in Lorain, Ohio, one hundred forty-five miles from Detroit, Michigan. Walt's truck could have been built in Wayne, Michigan, twenty miles from Highland Park.
Gun Enthusiast Fact: Walt Kowalski's gun collection seems to consist of weapons he used in the military. His rifle is an American M1 Garand, a nine and a half pound .30-06 gas-operated rifle. It was first issued during World War II, then re-issued in Korea before being phased out by the M14 selective fire .308 rifle. His pistol is an M1911A1, a .45 ACP semi-automatic handgun also issued during the Korean war.
That was Clint’s son who was the white guy walking with the girl in the beginning .
The 1911 is such a joy to fire.
Thanks for the info!
One of the best movies of all time!!!
I'm from Detroit and Grand Torino is called "The greatest movie you've never seen" Bravo on your reaction.
You this was supposed to take place in Highland Park, right?
Yes.
This movie gets me every time. Thanks for your perspective.
Eastwood was my late wife's favorite actor and this film was one of her likes regarding his output. My late Auntie was an actress and worked w/ CE a couple of times when she guest-starred on the "Rawhide" Western TV series; lucky her.
Did she ever say what he was really like? I often wonder because he seems like a tough but decent guy. Some people think he's racist but I think it's just the charecters he plays in his movies
@@dustinreinhardt8231 Auntie never let on regarding Eastwood either pro or con (socially, temperamentally, politically, etc). She rarely discussed her career w/ family after her retirement unless specifically requested to talk-I believe that any ego she may have possessed must have been miniscule-and I was unaware of her participation in the series until well after her passing. So since the subject pertaining to CE was never broached (had I realized that factor at the time), I'm supposing that all was well and went professionally. Perhaps this should really be taken into consideration being that the first episode of "Rawhide" in which she appeared also included what may have been CE's first on-screen kiss, which just so happened to be w/ Gloria. Apparently their scenes together must have been impressive enough being that a snippet of it was seen in the Eastwood-directed film version of the musical "Jersey Boys"
@@craigtalbott731 that’s amazing bro, acting with Clint Eastwood must of been a pleasure
@@Kenny-ep2nf Ah yes, although she never let on about it. 😲 (When my wife Debbie viewed the episode where Clint and Gloria locked lips, she was practically in complete ecstasy!)
@@craigtalbott731 I could imagine how it would be especially when viewing it for the first time, did you enjoy it a lot?
This movie reminds me of my father and two of his neighbours. They've all passed away over the last 10 years, and for whatever reason the main character reminds me of all three of them.
I was obsessed with this beautiful film. Time to revisit this, I think. ❤️
Same here
"Story is everything" is ABSOLUTELY on point!! I have a rule where if there are more than three explosions in a trailer I'm probably not going to like it because they've probably spent more money on effects than story.
Yeah story is everything, unfortunately it’s common for todays movies to be a cash grab
Good point.
Thank you Kabir for reacting to Gran Torino, It is one of my favorite movies ever. You are right about wanting more movies like this with a great story line and message. I would LOVE to see you react to "TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD" starring Gregory Peck, and "A PATCH OF BLUE" starring Sidney Poitier. I think you will LOVE BOTH of these movies.
It was such a great movie! I’ll put your suggestions on my list ☺️
@@kabirconsiders maybe watch another movie called „mockingbird don’t sing“, based on a true story.
I agree, Patti. TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD is one of those rare movies that I think is as good as the book that it's adapted from. I read the book in middle school, high school and even once during college -- all before I ever (finally) watched the film. I have it as one of my "must-read" books for my nephews and nieces and, eventually, my own kids (if and when I ever have some). As for Sidney Poitier: I love the film TO SIR WITH LOVE. It's such a great film (and adapted from someone's autobiography)!
Oh, Patti, I am adding A PATCH OF BLUE to my must-watch list. I've never even heard of that film. If it has Sidney Poitier acting in it, then it will be worthwhile.
@@ccchhhrrriiisss100 To which I would enthusiastically add THEY CALL ME MR. TIBBS!.
😊😊👍👍👍👍 This was out of the wooods. I did not see the movie at all. only bits and peaces of it over the years. This was epic. Great job on doing this Kabir, I am now going to have to buy it and watch it in full. Thank you. again this was Great. unexpected ending.
If you love great acting, and you love a great story no CGI nothing of that go to "The Green Mile "...... A very long movie but you'll never feel you watched that length of a film, one of the best movies on the planet.
The only cgi I can think of in that movie is the flys that comes out of his mouth every time he heals something. I agree though, look forward to his review on "The Green Mile."
The Green mile is an amazing movie!!!!!
Oh yeah Green Mile is another masterpiece of a movie with smart writing, the plot was bitter sweet
I drove a Gran Torino in the early 80's --- it wasn't mine but it was such a great ride!!!
I owned a 71 Nova -- great cars!
Great movie! I love your reactions!
really good commentary young fella! Subbing in
Very nice conclusion, overall this is one of the most beautiful reactions to this wonderful film, even if I'm still sicht sure which is the best of all so far.
This film made me feel good the first time I saw it, because I learned a lot about myself. On the one hand Walt's racist statements pissed me off, on the other hand I just judged him, even though it was exactly this judging of him that pissed me off, without me thinking about what made him become like that, what he experienced, that he was in Korea, etc., that caused me a lot of self-reflection.
By the way, the big heroine next to Walt for me is Sue, because she was a lot smarter than me and probably many of us, didn't react deprecatingly to harsh statements from him, but impressed him with her quick-witted answers (example: we don't eat dogs, we eat cats) and thus broke the ice until he became more open. Without Sue and her kind, from which we can learn a lot, the positive change of Walt would probably never have happened and one can probably see it as a kind of karma that exactly this brought about change made him save this family in his very own way.
I was surprised at how much I ended up loving this movie.
Fantastic film, gets me every time!
I own this movie on dvd. Had to have it. great movie. Loved the reaction.
"Zipper Head" is a slur, of sorts. In Vietnam and Korea, there were so many dead bodies, the had to drive their Jeeps over them. The alternating tread of the tires across them resembled the pattern of a zipper. Pretty gruesome to think that you saw so much death, you eventually normalized it, in that way.
Wow I didn’t know that.
More common was the use of military weapons to shoot in the head, caused the skin on the head to unzip like a zipper. The Jeep was a secondary usage.
Clint Eastwood is a legendary actor. I kinda keep forgetting about this movie but everytime I see it I remember how good it is. Walt's Ford Gran Torino and his old Ford F100 are so badass. But im also a car guy so everytime I see a classic or cool car I'm just hooked. But yeah stuff like this does happen.
I've got a candy apple 1965 checy C10 with a blown 454 big block and cherry bomb headers..do to the cam profile its not technically street legal. Nothing screams American muscle like a force induction big block running 101 octane.
@@yamahakid450f that is badass. My dad has some muscle cars and toys
I own this movie on Blue-ray, it's so very good. Can't beat a Clint Eastwood movie ever!! Clint Eastwood is pretty much Hollywood royalty in this country. This character is so politically uncorrect.. He tells it like he sees it. That young man is Clint Eastwood's son Scott. ( Trey) That car reminds me of my mom. She owned a green Gran Torino in mint condition.. .😪
Yeah but you cannot discount the “Dirty Harry” movies with one Hollywoods best line ‘Do I feel lucky? Well, do ya, punk?’
@@leannewilson7184 I know in all this excitement did I fire six shots or only five? Being this is a .44 magnum and would blow your head clean off. Do you feel lucky? Well, do you punk
Go ahead make my day !
Politically incorrect means correct.
Amazing movie & great reaction as always 💕
You made me watch this with you again😅 I absolutely love you!
Thanks for doing this reaction Kabir! One of my favorite movies of all time! Scott Eastwood has a small role in it too. In a scene with his dad! How are things going bro? I hope you come to the California soon.
I rarely will go out to a movie, but when this came out, I had to see it (cuz Clint Eastwood). :) It's a movie with a lot of feels, but totally worth the watch. Also, I was able to drive my friend's Gran Torino in high school while my '69 Mustang Fastback was getting worked on... SWEET ride.
Beautiful car aye
I couldn't believe it when you said this is the first Clint Eastwood movie you have seen. Since you just did the reaction to things about the Secret Service I suggest you watch In the Line of Fire starring him. I'm sure many of your other subscribers have recommended others especially Dirty Harry. I know you will enjoy them
One of Clint's best - did you notice that Clint also produced and directed it?
Saw this in theaters when it came out. Great movie.
This movie is about FAMILY. His real family weren't his sons and grandaughter. His concept of family is having mutual respect, similar values and real connection. The total opposite of racism. We can joke about color, attitudes and cultural differences (now this is almost taboo) but the character is what really unite us. Not a color. Not a music genre or certain type of language. This is for mature people, not weak, easily offended teenagers. Life used to be a LOT harder in Walt's times.
One great movie for sure.
Loved your expressions!
Thank you my brother from across the pond!!
Kabir, love your reactions. Other legendary Clint movies Unforgiven, Pale Rider, Outlaw Josie Wales all great westerns and must sees
love your channel mate
Cheers mate :)
Clint Eastwood's stare is legendary in many of his films.
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly was my first and favorite movie of his. Still a great movie, but this supplanted that with this masterpiece. What a redemption story.
I absolutely loved this movie!
Another great movie I think you would like is phenomenon staring John Travolta.
And yes, that would have happened in real life. I've been in that situation more than a few times in Vallejo, home to Mac Dre & E40.
What a shithole city but with loads of potential
Hopefully this sees you reacting to “million dollar baby“ it too is a great movie that I know you will enjoy so I look forward to seeing your reaction to that one as well!
Great reaction Kabir! Excellent choice👍🏾
In America, yes it happens every single day all across America
Definitely one of my favorite movies
It is a great movie…..loved it and your reaction
I watch your reviews of American things. I spent a lot of time in Britain so I see both sides of it. I think as Americans we already knew she was violated. We also realized when he was about to “pull a fake gun at the end.” And most Americans immediately got the ramifications of the tragic hero, who was already dying, choosing to sacrifice himself so that the gang would be locked away for murder. If you understand American culture you can see the big picture a bit more easily. Also, the get off my lawn thing is serious in America, especially to older people who worked hard to pay off their homes. Lastly, he probably watch that neighborhood change around him over 50 years. It probably started off as all white, some buying their homes in the GI Bill, then integration, then the rise of gangs, then Asian refugees. It’s a lot for an older white man to get used to…
That is what happened to my childhood neighborhood that I lived in from the time I was 2 years old until I was 12, (rom 1949- 1959) we lived upstairs from my paternal Hungarian grandparents. They lived there until their death, long after we moved to the suburbs when I was 12. My grandfather passed away in '74 (my grandmother died before he did) and after that the neighborhood started to deteriorate and became more dangerous. It broke my heart to see the home I grew up in abandoned and falling apart. The neighborhood declined so much, and had a lot of incidences like this happening in it. Finally, my childhood home where I had 12 years of happy memories, was gone....demolished at some point, nothing but an empty lot left there. I just cried. SO, WALT witnessed this decline in his own neighborhood since he stayed there the whole time. When we moved in '59, it was STILL a GREAT, safe, happy, predominately Eastern European neighborhood that was settled by people who immigrated from Hungary, Poland, and Czechoslovakia during the 1900s- 1930s, like my Dad's grandparents. I MISS those days growing up there, one of the best times in my life.
Your comment is insightful and smart. You seem like a good person with a lot of insight on humanity. Thank you for being alive in this world at this time, I'm sure you make ot a better place....
Yeah Walt probably felt heart broken when he saw what became of his neighbor hood which I can’t blame him for as it’s not easy to get used to something like this
@@sev7nwest742 wow. Thank you.
@Taylor Moye my pleasure and so sincere. When accolades are deserved, I am happy to accommodate. I wish you all the best!
Unforgiven would be a good movie for you to watch starring Clint Eastwood Morgan Freeman and Gene Hackman
You are right, the best movies out there are the best because they have a good story. Not all the cgi in the world can save a bad story.
pretty amazing what clint can do, he's maybe the fastest director there is, does 1 or 2 takes and moves on, here's a Matt Damon quote:
"on Day 1 of shooting. We did the first take. It went pretty well. Clint says, ‘cut, print, check the gate,’ which means we’re gonna move on. And I said, ‘Hey boss, maybe you think we could get one more.’ He just turned and goes, ‘Why? Do you want to waste everybody’s time?’"
Which movie is Matt in that Clint directed?
@@Kenny-ep2nf Hereafter
@@wheelmanstan I gotta see it, Matt is a great actor as well
Yes, these things do happen in real life in some parts of our cities.
You mentioned "...more movies like this..." "Million Dollar Baby" is another movie in which Clint plays a hard case with a heart of gold. Bring a box of tissues with you.
Kabir, your a good man with a good heart and a good soul. The world needs more like you. Never change! Oh, and uh....great reaction! =🙂
Some other of Clint Eastwood’s movies I think you’d enjoy are Play Misty for Me” and of course Dirty Harry. Sorry if they’ve been suggested by other commenters already. Thanks for the great reaction!
Kabir! Stop! I knew I was gonna cry but I thought I would at least make it through the first 10 minutes!
Great reaction
Nice reaction. Thank you.
No idea what that car would go for today, but I had one just like it in the early 90s, it was my favorite car ever. Same color, cobra sport with a 351 Cleveland engine. Remember the day I got it,we were looking for a good gas mileage little 6 cylinder and I spotted it in the lot. My husband said that's not what we're looking for and I said yeah but can I just take it for a drive? I hit the gas leaving the lot and it fishtailed. Husband said honey if it's too much for you... I said "sold!". Finally sold it after husband put dent in it and transmission went out. Haven't loved any car as much since, sad. Great movie even if I originally watched it for the car.
Lmao this guy. Old white dude pulling a rifle on people and telling them to get off his lawn, totally believable. Black guys on the corner harassing a woman, “i can’t believe this. Would this really happen in real life?” 😲
Very common when gangs are involved
To be fair, he is British. Not sure if he lives in the UK, but gangs aren't like that over there. Yes of course there are gangs in the UK, but "streets gangs" is very much an America problem. Other countries tend to have more high up professional gangs. Like the mafia. But America has a load of small gangs running around. Also black people are much different in the UK. Not trying to be mean, but its true. Honestly every race is more aggressive in America. This country is on the decline, and fast.
" grab me another beer, this one is empty".. lol
One of the greatest movies
Yes this absolutely happens, on a daily basis, especially in larger cities in the US and Western Europe.
Depending on what modifications have been made, a '72 Gran Torino in fantastic shape can set you back anywhere from $20-40K US, although some high-end ones could go for double that.
awesome movie. Thanks for your review
8:19 - "Would this really happen in real life?" Come visit America. Detroit is LOVELY.
Eastwood is a great Actor. There are so many movies to mention. But I have to say that not only is The Outlaw Josey Wales my favorite Eastwood movie its my favorite movie of all time.
You should react to Gattaca. I think it would hit you in the feels.
Seen it twice. I loved it probably watch it again
This is a very good movie. One of my favorites.
wonderful reaction on a great movie.... Maybe I am reading too much into this but Walt's death position on the front walkway was like Christ's position on the cross where He died for us?
Clint got his start in a tv show back in the 60's or 70's called Rawhide.
Dear Kabir,
Thanks for the good review, spook.
Sincerely,
Walt
Agreed, this was a great movie, you really get attched to all of the characters!