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Paul Adsett
Film God

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From: USA
Registered: Jun 2003

posted January 11, 2009 10:45 PM

We went to the movies tonight to see Clint Eastwood's latest film Gran Torino . Clint shows some of his 'Dirty Harry' roots in this film, but its much more than that, very funny in parts, very sad in others. Highly recommended.

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Charles Bramlett
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From: Atlanta, Georgia
Registered: Aug 2008

posted January 11, 2009 11:06 PM

I loved it.

Mr. Eastwood has said that this may be his last acting role. If that is the case, he is going out on top.

He gave a marvelous performance.

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David Kilderry
Jedi Master Film Handler

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From: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Registered: Feb 2006

posted January 12, 2009 04:11 PM

Been waiting for this for months. It starts in our city in 10 days.

My favourite Clint film? Thunderbolt and Lightfoot. It even has a drive-in sequence.

David

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Osi Osgood
Film God

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From: Mountian Home, ID.
Registered: Jul 2005

posted January 13, 2009 12:32 PM

Thunderbolt and Lightfoot, an excellent classic.

I just lucked out nd FINALLY added to my optical collection,

"Pale Rider"

... which was always a favorite of mine.

One of Clints unsung great films? "Honytonk Man", which, along with "Bronco Billy" were two of Clints personal favorites.

As already stated, this one is certainly the potential one to go out on!

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Steve Klare
Film Guy

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From: Long Island, NY, USA
Registered: Jun 2003

posted January 13, 2009 02:09 PM

One of the local TV stations used to have an Eastwood festival around New Years':

"Squint with Clint"

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Graham Ritchie
Film God

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From: New Zealand
Registered: Feb 2006

posted January 31, 2009 06:45 PM

Watched "Gran Torino" this morning at the movies, good story, sad ending, Clint Eastwood was superb one of the best movies in a long while.

Graham.

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