Fresh
It is familiar, but only to a point. Suddenly, that point is past and much more serious questions come up, questions of responsibility, of vengeance, of the efficacy of blood for blood.
Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times
Overview
Disgruntled Korean War veteran Walt Kowalski sets out to reform his neighbor, Thao Lor, a Hmong teenager who tried to steal Kowalski's prized possession: a 1972 Gran Torino.
Director and cast
- Clint Eastwood Director
- Clint Eastwood as Walt Kowalski
- Cory Hardrict as Duke
- John Carroll Lynch as Barber
- Geraldine Hughes as Karen Kowalski
- Brian Haley as Mitch Kowalski
- Dreama Walker as Ashley Kowalski
- Doua Moua as Fong/Spider
- Brian Howe as Steve Kowalski
- Sarah Neubauer as Paralegal
- Lee Mong Vang Cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
81%
Tomatometer
Fresh
Though the film feels like a requiem, Kowalski's heart is still defiantly beating.
Christine Champ, Film.com
Fresh
The comedy-drama on release is actually a rather wise, insightful exploration of family and friendship, violence and vengeance.
Geoff Andrew, Time Out
Fresh
A brilliant commentary on a lot of earlier Clint Eastwood roles.
Richard Roeper, Richard Roeper.com
Fresh
If Mt. Rushmore were to make a movie, it would probably look a lot like a Clint Eastwood movie.
Jonathan F. Richards, Film.com
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