Every now and then movie that does not depends on special effects and fantasy like settings to grab my attention blows my mind away and one of those movies I seen so far that fits that description is Gran Torino.

Starring Clint Eastwood from Dirty Harry and numerous other western pictures fame really brings to life the story of change and redemption in a relatively small and quite town in America. What this movie really excels in is the ability to be funny,poignant,exciting,melancholic and ultimately heartbreaking all in space less then two hours.

The movies does have some flaws but all in all the strength and depth of story itself makes this movie as one of the best movies I had seen in a long time . And that says a lot for a person growing up in an age where special effects and fantastical settings are needed to grab the attention of viewers like us today.

I give this movie a solid rating 9/10.

Clint Eastwood as Wait still showing how badass his character is!



Sue helping Walt (Eastwood) to not only get to know the family but also help himself to some 'Gook' food.



A really 'insightful' bonding session about a girl Walt named 'yum yum. Hahaha!



Walt and his 'Padre' before going of to (spoilers) fateful showdown with the gangsters.