Gran Torino Director: Clint Eastwood Cast: Clint Eastwood, Bee Vang, Ahney Her, Christopher Carley
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- DVD Release Date: 06/09/2009
- Original Release: 2008
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- Sales Rank: 582
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Disc #1 -- Gran Torino
1. Inevitable Disappointment [3:49]
2. I Confess [4:50]
3. Men of Their Houses [4:28]
4. Chill With Us [4:54]
5. More About Death [2:48]
6. Attempted Theft [3:23]
7. Get Off My Lawn [4:28]
8. We're Not In Korea [2:52]
9. Crazy Old Man [4:36]
10. That Brother of Yours [3:55]
11. Unhappy Birthday [3:32]
12. Not at Peace [4:57]
13. Fixer and Toad [5:11]
14. Making Amends [3:08]
15. Home Improvements [4:01]
16. Nice Talking to You [3:15]
17. Helpful Hands [2:57]
18. Manning Thao Up [3:23]
19. Construction Job [5:44]
20. Making Him Look Bad [3:36]
21. Getting Ugly [2:50]
22. Targets [3:18]
23. Pissed-Off Padre [3:01]
24. What Needs to Be Done [4:14]
25. At Peace [3:01]
26. I Finish Things [2:09]
27. I've Got a Light [5:03]
28. Last Rites and Wishes [2:23]
29. End Credits [4:55]
Editorial Reviews
A racist Korean War veteran living in a crime-ridden Detroit neighborhood is forced to confront his own lingering prejudice when a troubled Hmong teen from his neighborhood attempts to steal his prized Gran Torino. Decades after the Korean War has ended, ageing veteran Walt Kowalski (Clint Eastwood) is still haunted by the horrors he witnessed on the battlefield. The two objects that matter most to Kowalski in life are the classic Gran Torino that represents his happier days working in a Ford assembly plant, and the M-1 rifle that saved his life countless times during combat. When Kowalski's teenage neighbor (Bee Vang) attempts to steal his Gran Torino as part of a gang initiation rite, the old man manages to catch the aspiring thief at the business end of his well-maintained semi-automatic rifle. Later, due to the pride of the Asian group, the boy is forced to return to Kowalski's house and perform an act of penance. Despite the fact that Kowalski wants nothing to do with the young troublemaker, he realizes that the quickest way out of the situation is to simply cooperate. In an effort to set the teen on the right path in life and toughen him up, the reluctant vet sets him up with an old crony who now works in construction. In the process, Kowalski discovers that the only way to lay his many painful memories to rest is to finally face his own blinding prejudice head-on. Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
Why We Rated This Appropriate for Ages 16 and UP
What to watch out for
- Drugs:
Characters smoke and chew tobacco and drink beer and hard liquor. Teen smoking.
- Language:
Strong language throughout, including "f--k," "g---dammit," "s--t," "bitch," "prick, "balls," and more. Also nonstop racist language aimed at Asian Americans ("gook," "swamp rats," "zipperheads," "slopes," "chinks," "fishheads," and more),... More
Strong language throughout, including "f--k," "g---dammit," "s--t," "bitch," "prick, "balls," and more. Also nonstop racist language aimed at Asian Americans ("gook," "swamp rats," "zipperheads," "slopes," "chinks," "fishheads," and more), African Americans ("spooks," the "N" word, and more), Irish Americans ("Micks" and more), Polish Americans ("Polacks"), homosexuals ("gay"), Jews, and Italian Americans ("Dagos" and more). Close
- Violence:
Occasional brutal, realistic violence, including beatings, shootings, and more. A character is shot repeatedly. Several supporting characters are beaten. A supporting character is seen after being beaten and raped (the incident itself isn't... More
Occasional brutal, realistic violence, including beatings, shootings, and more. A character is shot repeatedly. Several supporting characters are beaten. A supporting character is seen after being beaten and raped (the incident itself isn't shown). Discussion of violence in wartime. A character has a terminal illness. Close
- Consumerism:
Mentions of some commercial brands, including the titlular Ford car, Land Cruiser, WD-40 lubricant, and more; Pabst Blue Ribbon beer cans are visible on screen.
- Messages
- Sex:
A brief scene includes glimpses of magazine images of nude/partially clothed women. Some discussion of dating and romance from the blunt perspective of an older man.
What Parents Need to Know
About Gran Torino
Parents need to know that even though this drama is about a prejudiced character coming to know and accept people of another race, it's loaded with racial invective and harsh racist language aimed at a broad spectrum of groups. Star Clint Eastwood's character isn't much of a role model, either -- unrepentantly grumpy, smoking, and drinking throughout the film -- and while he ultimately learns to respect some of his Asian neighbors, many other Asian characters (and some African American and Latino ones) are depicted as gang members and criminals. The movie is also remarkably violent in spots, with bloody beatings and brutal shootings depicted realistically and unflinchingly. All of that said, the underlying message is one of acceptance and understanding.
Families Can Talk About
Families can talk about the movie's message. Is it clear that it's ultimately about tolerance? What does Walt learn during the movie? How can that be applied as a broader lesson? Parents, ask your teens how hearing all of the racist language in the movie makes them feel -- does it help expose and undermine stereotypes, or is it offensive? How does Walt change over the course of the movie? Do you think the ending is realistic? Did Walt make the right choice? Also, are his acts of self-defense to protect his home, his car, and his neighbors justifiable?
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