SiriusRushFan Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 This could be the last time Clint breaks out his pistol/shotgun for a movie I think, so, I may just try to catch this one. And hey, I used to know a guy back in the 70's that owned a Gran Torino with a 351 Cleveland motor in it if I remember right. So between that and Clint's last possible 'gun finale', it should be enough to motivate me. What ya think Jack, you ol' rootin' tootin', shotgun toten', pistol packin' hombre, you gonna go see it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-0-0-1-0-0-1 Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 At this point in his career, Clint is incapable of making a bad movie. I think it's safe to call him a master filmmaker now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rushian King Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 QUOTE (1-0-0-1-0-0-1 @ Dec 30 2008, 08:16 PM) At this point in his career, Clint is incapable of making a bad movie. I think it's safe to call him a master filmmaker now. Uh, Blood Work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormtron Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 My cousin brought a bootleg over on Christmas and I liked it, but didn't think it was anywhere near great. It's pretty hokey in parts, to the point of being unintentionally funny. I love Clint, but ehh..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushgoober Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 I might end up seeing this just because of stellar reviews, but otherwise it looks completely unappealing to me in almost every way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1-0-0-1-0-0-1 Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 QUOTE (Rushian King @ Dec 30 2008, 07:55 PM) QUOTE (1-0-0-1-0-0-1 @ Dec 30 2008, 08:16 PM) At this point in his career, Clint is incapable of making a bad movie. I think it's safe to call him a master filmmaker now. Uh, Blood Work. Hadn't seen that one, but based on the mixed reviews on Rotten Tomatoes, it looks like half the critics didn't exactly love it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rushian King Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 QUOTE (1-0-0-1-0-0-1 @ Dec 30 2008, 10:20 PM) QUOTE (Rushian King @ Dec 30 2008, 07:55 PM) QUOTE (1-0-0-1-0-0-1 @ Dec 30 2008, 08:16 PM) At this point in his career, Clint is incapable of making a bad movie. I think it's safe to call him a master filmmaker now. Uh, Blood Work. Hadn't seen that one, but based on the mixed reviews on Rotten Tomatoes, it looks like half the critics didn't exactly love it. Even masters make mistakes, and he was already in his 70s by the time he made it. Still an OK watch, but as for movies with mysteries/twists, sometimes they're too far-fetched to accept and ruin what is otherwise an enjoyable flick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReRushed Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 QUOTE (Rushian King @ Dec 30 2008, 09:40 PM) QUOTE (1-0-0-1-0-0-1 @ Dec 30 2008, 10:20 PM) QUOTE (Rushian King @ Dec 30 2008, 07:55 PM) QUOTE (1-0-0-1-0-0-1 @ Dec 30 2008, 08:16 PM) At this point in his career, Clint is incapable of making a bad movie. I think it's safe to call him a master filmmaker now. Uh, Blood Work. Hadn't seen that one, but based on the mixed reviews on Rotten Tomatoes, it looks like half the critics didn't exactly love it. Even masters make mistakes, and he was already in his 70s by the time he made it. Still an OK watch, but as for movies with mysteries/twists, sometimes they're too far-fetched to accept and ruin what is otherwise an enjoyable flick. Is it a bad movie or simply not a great one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Aubrey Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 QUOTE (SiriusRushFan @ Dec 30 2008, 07:11 PM) This could be the last time Clint breaks out his pistol/shotgun for a movie I think, so, I may just try to catch this one. And hey, I used to know a guy back in the 70's that owned a Gran Torino with a 351 Cleveland motor in it if I remember right. So between that and Clint's last possible 'gun finale', it should be enough to motivate me. What ya think Jack, you ol' rootin' tootin', shotgun toten', pistol packin' hombre, you gonna go see it? Yeah, I'll probably check it out. It's always cool to see ol' Clint chew the scenery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rushian King Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 QUOTE (ReRushed @ Dec 30 2008, 10:47 PM) QUOTE (Rushian King @ Dec 30 2008, 09:40 PM) QUOTE (1-0-0-1-0-0-1 @ Dec 30 2008, 10:20 PM) QUOTE (Rushian King @ Dec 30 2008, 07:55 PM) QUOTE (1-0-0-1-0-0-1 @ Dec 30 2008, 08:16 PM) At this point in his career, Clint is incapable of making a bad movie. I think it's safe to call him a master filmmaker now. Uh, Blood Work. Hadn't seen that one, but based on the mixed reviews on Rotten Tomatoes, it looks like half the critics didn't exactly love it. Even masters make mistakes, and he was already in his 70s by the time he made it. Still an OK watch, but as for movies with mysteries/twists, sometimes they're too far-fetched to accept and ruin what is otherwise an enjoyable flick. Is it a bad movie or simply not a great one? It was average, far from great and far from horrible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozzy85 Posted December 31, 2008 Share Posted December 31, 2008 I'm waiting , I'll watch it. Bloodwork was ok to good, not stellar. Still, the guy doesn't turn out many duds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
progrush2112 Posted January 14, 2009 Share Posted January 14, 2009 Saw it tonight and was completely blow away. Loved the plot and the characters. I feel like its one of those types of lead characters that would have never of worked if Eastwood hadn't been in that role. Some of his lines were hilarious, because hey, it's Eastwood, and would not have hit the same mark had some other actor been in that role. The song at the end that Eastwood co-wrote with Jamie Cullum was very touching/moving...I think we could have done without his singing, but it kind of adds to the whole ending motive. I honestly think this was the swan song for Clint Eastwood, and bar none there was no better way of going out for such a top notch, timeless, and genre defining actor. If it has his stamp on it it's got to be good. TWO THUMBS UP! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
liquidcrystalcompass Posted January 19, 2009 Share Posted January 19, 2009 I saw it Saturday night and thought it was great! Not good but great. I agree with 1-0-0-1, he's a master of his craft. Well done Clint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
workingcinderellaman Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 I saw it last Saturday and loved it. Not very politically correct and it has that Eastwood style. I give it a Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint NIck Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 Just got home...Clint Eastwood is top notch; superb film. Is it nominated for an Academy Award? It should be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartofcygnus Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 QUOTE (Saint NIck @ Feb 14 2009, 04:04 PM) Just got home...Clint Eastwood is top notch; superb film. Is it nominated for an Academy Award? It should be. http://tinyurl.com/c4khg7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Test4VitalSigns Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 Excellent movie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowdog Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 Saw this last night. Good flick. Clint is excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vital signz Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 QUOTE (Snowdog @ Feb 15 2009, 08:43 AM) Saw this last night. Good flick. Clint is excellent. Loved it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 I give it as well. Of course this movie wasn't like HOLY CRAP THAT WAS AMAZING! But I thought it was very good and worth another watch at some point as well. I suggest to everyone to go see it, it has a great moral as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Sawyer Posted March 6, 2009 Share Posted March 6, 2009 (edited) Better late than never. I loved it. Again Clint makes some HUGE statements in this flick! I really enjoyed how Clint included personality qualities of many of his screen characters. Dirty Harry's hard shell and indifference to what it takes to obtain justice, the signature catch phrase e.g. "Get off my lawn". I also saw some shades of Blondie and Josie in there as well. His best picture since True Crimes (imho) but i'm in a lower majority on this I'm sure. Why it didn't get an Oscar nomination? Cuz they SUCK! 41,354 IMDb users have given a weighted average vote of 8.4 / 10 Demographic breakdowns are shown below. Votes Percentage Rating 13,257 32.1% 10 12,226 29.6% 9 8,655 20.9% 8 3,888 9.4% 7 1,309 3.2% 6 544 1.3% 5 302 0.7% 4 227 0.5% 3 226 0.5% 2 720 1.7% 1 Rated higher than 2001: A Space Odyssey, Full Metal Jacket, Mr. Smith Goes to Washington and return of the Jedi! Edited March 6, 2009 by pinkfloyd1973 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Sawyer Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 Votes Percentage Rating 19,561 29.5% 10 20,244 30.5% 9 14,803 22.3% 8 6,601 9.9% 7 2,193 3.3% 6 862 1.3% 5 467 0.7% 4 324 0.5% 3 325 0.5% 2 1,001 1.5% 1 * IMDB Just release on DVD yesterday. I love this film!! QUOTE Walt Kowalski: Take these three items, some WD-40, a vice grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Aubrey Posted June 10, 2009 Share Posted June 10, 2009 QUOTE Walt Kowalski: Take these three items, some WD-40, a vice grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone. Man law #1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naturalsciences101 Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 I reckon that Mr. Eastwood did a right fine job with this one. I really was wondering what type of story he would choose to do at his advanced age...and I was pleasantly surprised by the answer. Some ideas would have been clearly out of the range of 'tastefulness' for this guy.... I reckon that I didn't want a free one with Alice or Silky. Because of my wife back home. I reckon that if I was to want a free one, it would be with you.....Signed, William Munny out of Missouri Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Aubrey Posted June 11, 2009 Share Posted June 11, 2009 PPV'ed this one last night. Fantastic movie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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