Sunday, August 2, 2009
" Gran Torino "
I don't get to see a lot of films. Or at least I didn't, till Dean O' and I got into the habit of getting together for a DVD and a few beers once a week. But, even then, the local shop had a pretty piss poor selection. It changed hands recently. But still, last time we were in there, it was a case of picking something we would watch, rather than what we particularly wanted to watch.
Well, things seem to be picking up. This week I was just stood in the door way of the place finishing a fag. But, even from there I spotted a few films I'd heard about and fancied. This is just amongst the limited selection within my view too. But I'd spotted Clint Eastwood's 'Gran Torino'. And that did it for me.
At my nodded indication, Dean O' picked it up. Looked at the back. Seemed suitably impressed. We took it and I was still wondering what the hell it was all about, even as it started. All I knew was it had something to do with Clint having a long gun ~ shotgun or rifle, I wasn't sure. And some Vietnamese looking youngsters. What ever.
Film kicks off in a church. Clint's just become a Widower, and is soon handing out the characteristic, tight lipped squints of disapproval at various people. Then they get home, to his place, for the wake. And this is where we really start to get a good look at Clint ~ how damn Old he is now! And how well the man can actually Act.
I'll leave it there. If ye've seen it, I'll bore ye. If ye haven't seen it yet? I don't want to spoil it. And I'm no self styled Film Critic anyway, so what's the point?
I'd just like to say; That was The Best Eastwood film I've seen since " Dirty Harry ". Absolutely nothing to do with the Dirty Harry genre. Light years away, in fact. It stands right up - and out - on its own as what it is.
Someone said of it, something like; " People don't make films like this any more. Thankfully; Clint Eastwood Has! ". And I don't think I could top that. It carries a 15 certificate and I'm busy recommending it to everyone I know. Them and anyone else in the house of fifteen or older. The age group that could truly appreciate it.
Fucking brilliant film!
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:) SO glad you saw that film Ditch!!
ReplyDeleteI was going to send it out to you on DVD.
I saw a couple months ago and loved it. I havent seen such a good movie in ages. The guy is pure genius!
Its one of those films I could watch over and over and not tire of. Its seems most movies these days I forget after a few weeks but that one really sticks with you.
Wasnt that Laosian girl cute :)
I wouldnt mind a few of them coming to Ireland LOL!
SAM
I've got it hear to watch, haven't seen yet. I'll get round to it one of these days. ;)
ReplyDeleteSam; Is that where they were from? Laos? Cool. I didn't catch that because, even with the 'phones up to 'ear splitting', I'm just too damn deaf! I more get the gist of things.
ReplyDeleteAnyway; It's Japanese girls for me, all the way, mate! :D
Malters! Ye lucky bugger! Listen, mate; Switch that damn phone off. Pull up a long, tall good one or three and settle down for some Quality entertainment. This is a Definite 'Ditch's Top Ten' category award winner.
Funny thing is; I don't now how old ye are but, a youngster on another site remarked that " Clint growls too much. " I could've told him; That comes with a certain age! LOL!
Actually, I saw so much of myself in that character it was embarrassing! I too growl a lot. Because so much disgusts, pisses and generally baffles me these days. I sure as hell wasn't like this at twenty three! ;-)
Get it watched, mate. It's a good'n.
Yeah Ditch, Nought wrong with japanese ladies :)
ReplyDeleteI lived with one in Galway, (as a housemate), she was lovely and you could watch her all day and admire her delicate features and perfect skin. She always humbly felt the urge to serve everyone and make special japanese delicacies just to be kind. Lovely! They put our western women to shame. Ours are fat slobby selfish pigs in comparison...
Anyways, heres the Hmong
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hmong_people
I believe they are a people without a representing state same as Kurds and Gypsys.
Talk to you later mate.
SAM
Ye Lived With One????? Youuuuu BASTARD!!!
ReplyDeleteRight. That's it. I'm off to go into a Jealous Rage!!!
Hate ye!
" Humble ". Dear god; My stomach's tightening at the very thought ~ or is that my combats ....?
:D
ReplyDeleteYeah mate! She had everything. Not a bad bone in her. Beauty and humility all wrapped up in a little slim body.
Its the humility that really does it for me. You dont get that sort of nature in women over here anymore. She bred and trained to serve man. Those girls love it. Its what makes them happy.
Anyways Ditch I will still send out that DVD to you, so you can watch whenever ye want.
SAM
Will you Please shut the fuck up about Japanese girls, perfect skin, naturally dark hair, die for me eyes, and that innate, bred in since time began, hell bentness on pleasing their man!
ReplyDeleteFFS! LMAO! I'm Trying to get some work done here! :D
I'm the best part of 32 Ditch. I love almost anything with Clint in it, my Dad is a huge fan. When I was a kid from the age of about 11 on, it was always a special treat when one of his films was on late at night. It used to be one of the few occasions that I was allowed to stay up way past my bedtime to see the film. Memories of watching films like; Two mules for Sister Sara, The outlaw Joesy Wales, the Dollars Trilogy, and the Dirty Harry films, Any which way but loose, etc, will stay with me for the rest of my life.
ReplyDeleteI think I'll take you up on your advice Ditch. ;)