One thing I would like to point out that no one seems to notice. After the wake was over and everyone was leaving, Walt was actually attaching the jumper cables to help start their car. Edit* @theyrenotdollsOK has corrected my misinterpretation of the scene. This comment was entirely incorrect. Walt was jumping off a family member's car.
@@fixfalcon2628 I liked how they did that scene. They did not call attention to him actually helping his neighbor (on the day his wife was buried) Instead, while he is helping, they draw attention away from it by having him bitterly say the "couldn't you at least buy American," line to his departing son. (Which, as a man who had spent his life working to feed and support his family, in the US auto industry, is not an unjust boomer thing to say.) So they have him say a seemingly bad thing towards his kid while being a damn good neighbor. Great scene.
I would also like to point out that no one here seemed to notice that Thao's uncle is an elderly white lady... That scene was just to prove he had jumper cables and didn't want to help him. Oh and btw a gathering _after_ the funeral is called a repast or a reception, not a wake. Yes I am very fun guy at parties. As you were.
The confession to the priest was for the priests sake, not Walt’s. He allowed the priest to keep his promise to Walt’s wife. And yes, the real confession was to Thao.
My Italian Grandpa(Nanu) was a mean SOB. But we had a much better relationship than Walt's family. I loved how tough he was. His neighbor was a younger Polish guy named Andy. Andy and Nanu were great friends. Everytime Andy would come over, Nanu would greet him by calling him an old, dumb Pollock and Andy would call Nanu A Stinkin' old WOP. All heavy insults in the earlier times when they were new immigrants. That was a past that time and a good life had allowed them to bury. And so for friends, all those insults were a nod to who they had been and where they had come. It was appreciation, love and mutual respect. When Nanu died, he willed his 1982 Cadillac DeVille to me. But dad and I agreed to give it to Andy, who had really looked out for Nanu in those final years. This movie brings the tears. Thanks for reviewing and sharing.
Back in the late seventies when I was a young teenager my dad who was in his late fifties called me out from my room one day and said come up here son, I’ve got somebody I want you to meet! I knew by his tone that it was important to him so I trotted on up front to see who this was and a pickup truck was pulling up and there was a big ole black man in the driver’s seat saying to my dad “Hey what’d ya know you ole shit chaser”(my dad was a plumber and electrician)! And Daddy said “ Hey you better watch out or I might call you what you is!”😆🤣And I’m just standing there watching this like “who is this guy!” you know🤷🏻Well turns out that him and my dad were old friends from way back and had worked together for years back in the fifties years before I was even born! And they had such a big time catching up and sharing old “war stories” with me and I thoroughly enjoyed it 😊😌 I miss my dad, and his friends 🫶🙏
My friends and I all abuse each other - or used to, in our advancing age - and it's really in the same spirit. The closest of friends deliver the sharpest and most nuanced of barbs but all with love, and all meant to make the other smile, not hurt :D My friends are my brothers, more so than my blood could have ever been ^.^ May those fucking assholes liver forever and a day!
They’re Hmong, a tribal people from the mountains of Laos and Cambodia. They supported Americans in in the Vietnam war and when the communists took over lots of them became refugees. The Lutheran church sponsored lots of them out of refugee camps in Thailand to settle in the USA.
I once thought of Clint as a great character actor...Then I thought of him as a great writer/director...Now I think of him as one of the greatest entertainers in history. Peace, Love!!
kylesummers1565 He got a lot of shit for the speech he did at the 2012 Republican convention where he pretended Obama was sitting in a chair and spoke to the empty chair. People acted like Clint was crazy and thought Obama was actually there. I thought it was a pretty funny routine.
The man-talk scenes are 100% accurate. Walt's fucking with Thao for fun, but he's also teaching the kid about respect hierarchies. He and the barber have great respect for each other and so have no problem saying vile shit to each other; both of them outrank Thao because they're older and more respectable, so they can insult the kid's lack of job because the kid needs the criticism to grow. The only one who shouldn't be insulting anyone is the kid, because he's at the bottom and hasn't earned respect yet. But then Thao gets one in, being polite but then slipping the insults in at the tail end, as a way of calling out Walt's prank and showing that he gets the joke; which makes the barber lol and get some respect for the kid's sense of humor. As a guy, _the worst thing_ you can do is get upset at the joke; people who can't take a joke can't be trusted. Him getting what they're doing and bouncing back with a joke of his own shows he's tough and adaptable to other people's bullshit.
People who get upset or infuriated or even violent due to words are WEAK. There is literally no name, none at all that can upset me at all. That was not true when I was an immature kid. But a mature adult does not get his validation from outside himself but rather inside himself..... The people who get upset from being called names..... I think that happens because they believe it might be true. If you know its not true.....then what is there to be upset about?
My husband has had to explain how guys are more than once. I've asked him if he and his friends even like each other, they can come off so mean! 😂 But women are just different. If my friends threw some of the insults at me, or pulled jokes on each other, that he and his friends do I'd curl up in bed in a fetal position for a couple of days, lol.
3:00 "i want to be this guy,.. i still don't know his name." "Mr.Kwalski, that's my name." lol, that timing was amazing! this is one of my all time favs from Mr. Eastwood, his directing, acting, the cast! it has it all! glad you checked it out, another great reaction! 👍
Great Reaction..... The "Hmong" are from Vietnam (it is mentioned in the movie, when Sue is in the Truck with Walt).... Clint went out of his way to find/hire Hmong's to play the roles in this movie.... Some of the actors are just normal people.... Like most Veterans, Walt puts on a Gruff/Abrasive/Offensive persona to see who will get past that to see his value..... If ya notice, Walt treats everyone the same..... Walt knew he was dying (Medical Report when he called his son), and figured best way to get rid of the gang, and save the neighborhod, was to sacrifice himself......
I saw this movie when it was released in the theaters by accident. (walked into the wrong theater and could not stop watching) Bought 3 copies of the DVD as I kept letting people borrow them. First Clint Eastwood film I ever watched and one of my top 10 or even 5 favorite movies. Great reaction. 😄
@@msdarby515 Short answer is "yes". This is still my favorite. Probably because it was the first time I saw him. I think you all can understand why I didn't leave the theater when I realized it was the wrong movie. (I was already hooked)
I was in the army when this movie came out (did 21 years) I was with a bunch of my Asian friends (I am white),that invited me to watch it at the theater with them, we were all sitting there and every racist comment he said I’d look at them and they were all laughing their asses off lol I miss the army when people weren’t offended by everything, miss my brothers of all backgrounds too ❤ I met my wife when I was stationed in Honduras and she moved all over the world with me, married 19 years and four kids together ❤
Did you know that was Clint Eastwood's son in that scene with him , Sue , and the group of bullies? Also, the Hmong community were very happy with this movie and how it explained their journey and experiences in America. And, yes, that was Clint Eastwood singing. ❤ 19:57
Amanda, so great to see you so completely invested in every single aspect of this movie. Your instincts were spot on every step of the way. Your look and jutting jaw @ 2:25 tells us everything we need to know about what you think of Walt's family. Your protectiveness towards Thao from the outset was also lovely to see. By the way the English pronunciation of 'Gran Torino' is exactly the same as your Spanish one. Great reaction.
The "man talk" is basically just a representation of how guys will often playfully insult and talk trash to each other as a way of connecting. It's quite common in the US, but it typically only happens after the men have first established a friendship and/or mutual respect for one another. It's definitely not something you should ever do upon first meeting someone lol.
Excellent video Amanda- thank you once again for sharing your honest reaction and thoughts on this solid film. Thank you as well for your respect towards learning about the Hmong culture. Keep up the amazing work!
A beautiful film, I really like how he never softened his speech even when he came to like him. If you liked this I would recommend, 'Million Dollar Baby', another Clint Eastwood directed film that hits just as hard!
Thank you for your donation! :D I watched Million Dollar Baby years ago when it came out. I've watched it several times really but thank you for the recommendation, that's an excellent (and devastating) movie.
Thanks for your comments and reaction, it was so honest and emotional. I as well didn't know he was going to sacrifice his life in that way. I realize that he knew he was dying and I think he was tired of killing so it was the best way to make sure Tao and his sister could be safe.
Clint Eastwood played upon the audience's expectations from his previous roles as a tough guy gun slinger (further reinforced by earlier scenes where he's pointing a gun at folks). WE, the audience, expect him to go in there guns ablazing. After all, that's the most "Clint Eastwood Thing" to do. This twist was BRILLIANT.
So I'm an Asian-American woman, and "Click Clack, Ding Dong, and Charlie Chan" remains one of my favorite racist quotes from any movie, Idk why but it's just so funny. This really is a great film, for some reason your channel fell off my algorithm but I'm back now! Keep it up girl much
24:23 He's confessing to it right now. Notice how the metal mesh of the door looks similar to the mesh barrier in the church confessional. Remember how the penance for his confession in church was just to say some "our fathers" and "hail marys"? For Walt this was meaningless. Well, Walt is confessing to Tao rather than to a priest .....and then going to pay his penance for his past sins. This confession is actually worth something and will do some good by hopefully imparting some wisdom to Tao. Its a really nice scene.
That's what I call a heartwarming reaction to Clints Masterpiece! When you're interrested to another kick-ass movie where Clint Eastwood was filmmaker and actor, I recommend "Million Dollar Baby" (2004), which is for me the best choice after Gran Torino.
Men bond by roasting each other, but you can't do it to a stranger bc then you might end up in trouble so roasting something else you can then bond over is a valid strategy. Depiction is accurate.
My son (19) just got into the plumbers union as an apprentice. I told him to expect to be roasted and he better have some thick skin on the job or else it's gonna be the most miserable time ever. when he got back after the first week out on a job he admitted that after the 2nd day they started busting his chops. he said he gave back as much as they gave. He said that after that they were treating him to lunch until he gets his first paycheck. So basically he was "accepted" into the fold. Just goes to show men will always be men.
This is Detroit, specifically a tiny town called Highland Park surrounded by Detroit (an enclave). I did EMS (ambulance) there for a few years. It's rough and poor in real life and violence is far too common. I love this movie.
20:51 The fire in his eyes when he's glaring is even scarier than his GUN while he's curbstomping that gangbanger. Jesus....i've never met a man HALF as scary as an angry Clint Eastwood.
19:10 As a guy, i feel qualified to judge the guy talk. The way Walt talks to the Barber and the construction site foreman is pretty natural for old acquaintances who you're friendly with. Basically, they're known each other to know any slurs are nothing but playful jabs and while its not always present in how actual guys speak to one another, it isn't uncommon. Now Thau using those slurs as a stranger has a completely different context, its just a slur, he hasn't earned the respect to speak with such disrespect yet. All in all: really good dialogue and entirely realistic 9/10.
I had a grandmother that was this direct and suffered no fools in her family or her house. Anytime we came over there were chores to be done before you sat down to visit. She had an icy stare and a quick backhand that would smack you before you even realized what you did was wrong. But she loved us and taught all of us our family history. A subject she could talk about for hours. She would write us letters at least once a week, and expected letters in return. She never liked email. It broke our hearts when she passed, and we are all better for the time we spent with that strong little Irish woman. And though she has been gone for over ten years now, she still scares me.😅 Great video.👍
This movie is a masterpiece. Thank you for reacting to it. As for the ending, Walt was a soldier. He understood how to win fights. The movie was realistic. He couldn't win that fight. He had an M1 and 1911, they had full auto. He was old, they were young. he was 1, they were 2-4. If he ambushed them from two blocks away with his m1 while they were in the open heading toward their car? Maybe he could win, but it'd be a huge risk at the best of circumstances. That's reality. So he analyzed and found the best way to win. By having them kill him on their own front lawn, they can't run away or deny who did it like they could on the streets with a drive by. They're scumbags and he's a decorated war vet. The neighborhood thinks he's a hero, so that's the motivation needed for them to come forward and be witnesses. The strategy was executed perfectly. Walt didn't hate, nor was he raysyst. Everyone around him was, which is why they judged based on skin and brought violence against everyone who didn't fit their label. That's the great irony of the movie. Words are not hate. Hate requires intelligence. Nothing that can be detached from a mind and soul and set on a shelf or stored in bytes can be hateful. Hate requires active thought and spirit to exist, it's an expression of mind and soul, and it dies as soon as it separates from the source. The others hated, which is why all their hateful actions required in-person activity/decision. Walt simply criticized, accurately, and respected no one until they proved they earned his respect. Nothing wrong with that. We need more people like Walt. A lot more.
You're kinda wrong on the strategic combat outcome. If Walt really wanted them dead he could do it w/87-95% probability success rate. All he would have to do is kidnap one of them while alone (just like he jumped the fat guy) and ice him somewhere, the very same day do the same thing, then by night he could snipe the rest which are now at a dwindled number because he already reduced the oppositions force earlier. That's just one scenario, there are variants of that strategy that you could polish even finer.
@@paulpolpiboon9535 Ya, that's absurd. Kidnapping one is unlikely to succeed. Sniping the others is unlikely to succeed without casualty. They're on high alert. He had surprise attack on unalert targets before. Completely different Which is why at the end they came out of the house before he even knocked, as a group and armed. Just foolish to think the old guy is taking out a group of armed younger men without having a high risk of failure. Facts of life except in Hollywood.
@@unclebounce1495 :No, kidnapping is not unlikely, he already did it on the fat boy when he got the jump on him. It happened, it's history. Sniper the rest is more than do-able because you already admitted that he could jump them as infantry whenever they go to their car. And sure these clowns could be on high alert but they're not cowards who will hide in a hole forever. An old man doesn't have to be a great opposition in hand to hand combat to kill all of them, his experience and his tactics plus weaponry makes him far more formidable. He's got a 87-95% chance of success, at worse a 65-75% chance of success. So you're wrong
I don’t care how tough he was, he had late stage lung cancer at the time. He wasn’t muscling anyone around long enough to restrain and kidnap them to take them out somewhere else. And he isn’t having the energy to get in a firefight with a group of young guys. He’s a tough war vet sure. But that was in the 50’s. So the guys pushing 90 at least. Let’s get real.
Your reactions are very mature and enjoyable. I just got done watching a reactor who said Wall-E was a stalker, harasser, that didnt know boundaries. Yes, it's a movie about a non-living robot.
I cant believe i just caught it. Walt's confession to Tau about killing those enemy soldier was the real confession the preist was waiting for. They were both seperated by a screen and walt was telling both of them about his life's regrets. He didnt like the priest all that much so he gave him sort of a half confession and gave Tau the real cofession because he loves Tau like family. He wanted to confess his biggest regret to his best friend. In Walt's way of doing it anyway. I've seen this movie more than a few times should have caught it.
I love to watch people react to this film. It is true we have more in common than we might realize, safety in our neighborhoods is something we all want that a small group of bad seeds can screw up for everyone. You asked a few times what kind of neighborhood it was; I believe they call it diverse.
Amanda great reaction, two other films also directed by Clint Eastwood in which he stars in as well are (1995) The Bridges Of Madison County and (2004) Million Dollar Baby you are going to love them. 👍🏼
This, High Plains Drifter, Hang 'Wm High, Dirty Harry, The Outlaw Josie Wales and Every Which Way But Loose arw my favorite Clint Eastwood movies that he acted in. I still watch Clint Eastwood as Rowdy Hayes in the old Rawhide tv show on reruns all the time. That show was actually my first introduction to Clint.
That is how rural men talk to each other. We do tend to insult and take the piss out of each other. We all know its in good fun. I nearly had a heart attack laughing so hard at the first time I heard "Boy does my ass hurt from all the guys at the construction site". I was at my brothers house and I rolled off the couch.
I hate the demonitization of videos that are honest in people's intolerance and learning about another culture. I've had the pleasure of a job where I came in contact with many cultures and understanding the wide variation of people from Vietnam to Lebanon was a pleasure. However, I started out in an insular farming community and stumbled a lot trying to understand the music, food, culture, etc. Loved your review. It was my first of your channel, so now I can binge watch your RUclips channel.
@19:27 The "man talk" comment with the Twilight Zone theme music was just a gem. My compliments to you and/or your editor. A+. 🤣 So absurd that YT would limit the monetization of this due to all the "slurs." Walt's racial biases, his crotchety disposition, his lack of sensitivity, and Sue and Tao's ability to help him get past them and connect with him emotionally and develop mutual respect is the whole point of the film. So dumb... Unrelated: So cool you live in France. I lived there from 2005 t0 2010. Bon courage!
Clint Eastwood not only starred in this, but directed it as well. Some other highly regarded movies that he both directed and starred in are Unforgiven and Million Dollar Baby. My favorite of the two is Unforgiven, but both are excellent and you would definitely enjoy watching either one. There are other good films he directed, but these two are his best, imo.
I really liked Bridges of Madison County - a favourite book from when I was a teen, recently (ish) made into a movie... Clint Eastwood and Meryl Streep do a great job in it.
"Why Am I Feeling Emotional Over Thao When I Don't Know Him?" Its because of a concept known as empathetic foreshadowing. They are constantly showing Thao in a good light to portray him in as "innocent", that way once something happens to him (such as being abducted by his cousin), you'll be more inclined to see him as a "victim" and be sympathetic to his pain.
😅 I have never enjoyed such a low-key, calmly observant yet astute reaction in all my years watching these reactors!!! Hard to describe but it was just super genuine and unforced, just you and how YOU are, which ultimately is the key to making and enjoyable reaction video! Good job!! 👊🏻😎
I’ve watched many reactions to this movie and yours is certainly one of the best. You have a good understanding of people for your age. Praying God’s best for you.
When it comes to guy talk, it's a bit of an art. You don't just insult someone you've never met. You be polite to em. Once you know each other, you push buttons now and then by insulting them a bit, in doing so, you're inviting them to return the flak as a means of giving some levity and a laugh. Of course one does not want to push it too far and cause any actual offense among friends. In contrast, when someone truly does begin to needle and harass someone with their words, it's usually the guys who rag on that person as friends the most who are the first to come to their aid and defend them.
Great reaction Amanda. I love your mature and 'dorky' take on movies and have been checking out all your videos recently. If you haven't seen it, I highly recommend 'V For Vendetta' since you are a Venezuelan (I'm guessing). Have you seen it already?
Hello :) Thank you so much for your donation and welcome aboard, haha. Yes, i watched that movie years ago and to be honest, i don't remember much of the plot although, i know the main characters dies :/ so...that probably wouldn't make for a very good reaction video. If you have any other suggestions, please let me know!
This film is a study in all sorts of stereotypes, including the "get off my lawn" stereotype, the ungrateful children stereotype, the Asian stereotype, the gangster stereotype, and so on. There is a sizable Hmong population in the city I live in. The film exaggerates somewhat for artistic effect. The spitting contest between Walt and Grandma is a reference to Eastwood's seventies Western classic "The Outlaw Josey Wales".
What gets forgotten about guns is they level the playing field. Without the gun the guys he got Sue away from could have easily overpowered him and done whatever they wanted. I agree completely. We all are much more alike than different. Most people just want to love, be loved and to pursue the goals that have for themselves.
Truly beautiful reaction. I love your channel. Thank you for uploading this one. What a great movie from such an iconic Hollywood legend. So glad you watched this!!!
yes walt found out he was dieing from cancer so he went and sent the gang to prizon for life whitch was saving lives and kept him from suffering from the cancer
The Hmong are also known both in the US and in France by the name that the French used for them when they occupied Vietnam: Montagnards. There are now more Hmong in the US than in Vietnam, and for some reason they like the upper Midwest. The largest concentrations are in the Twin Cities (Minneapolis & St. Paul), Minnesota; Detroit, Michigan; and Kansas City, KS & MO.
It's an old neighborhood. The backstory is pretty common in parts of the US: An area that used to be supported by a car factory, so lots of working-class people abandoned by the economy. Walt built up his money when times were good, so he's in a much better position than the younger people around him. They don't understand how he has what he has, and he doesn't understand why they don't.
I'm Canadian and served in the CAF in Afghanistan. Now my city is inundated with Middle Eastern migrants so this movie has many parallels with my life.
Same here brother. Most of Edmonton feels like I'm in Africa, the middle east, or India, depending on the neighborhood. What has happened to our country?😢😢
Yes, that was Clint Eastwood singing at the end. He also directed the film. He has directed a lot of really good films, some that he was in, and some that he just directed. After "Gran Torino", his best are: "Flags of Our Fathers" (2006) the WW2 Battle of Iwo Jima from the US side, true story of the Flagraisers "Letters from iwo Jima" (2006) the WW2 Battle of Iwo Jima from the Japanese side "Absolute Power" (1997) crime drama/mystery suspense "A Perfect World" (1993) crime drama/action/suspense "The Outlaw Josey Wales" (1976) western/action/drama "American Sniper" (2014) true story of Chris Kyle "Sully" (2016) true story "Blood Work" (2002) crime drama/suspense/thriller "Heartbreak Ridge" (1986) action/drama "Pale Rider" (1985) western/drama "The Eiger Sanction" (1975) action/mystery/suspense "Space Cowboys" (2000) comedy/action "Unforgiven" (1992) modern western and also some good ones that he acted in but didn't direct: "Where Eagles Dare" (1968) ww2 action/mystery/suspense based on a book by Allister MacLean "Kelly's Heroes" (1970) WW2 comedy "In the Line of Fire" (1993) crime/action/suspense
I really enjoyed this. You are a very smart and thoughtful person. I love this movie for many reasons. One of them is Walt. He is so real and true, he is a character I can relate to. There are evil people out there for sure. The rest are like Walt. I mean we like to think we are good but it doesn't matter from where we are, we all have our flaws, fears and prejudice. The important thing is if we are able to overcome those flaws and become better people. I wish we had more movies like this one showing things like they are and making people think. Instead we have guidelines we love to ban/cancel words or labeling freedom of speech as hate if we happen to disagree about something.
Walt had lung cancer. In the most of the states kids can start working( other than families and family farms) when they are 14. Construction work can begin at 16-18 depending on what state it is. Tao was 17-19.
14 - Requires a work permit and very limited hours and restricted to none dangerous applications. Most often these kids are helping out their parents in a family business. Most businesses won't hire this category as the rules are pretty restrictive. 16 - Limited hours (as long as you are still in school) and occupations. This is fairly common. Lots of kids get summer jobs (Many of our schools still work on a 9 month schedule, especially in rural farm country). 18 - Adult Tne assumption is that Walt had possibly Stage IV Lung Cancer with a presumably poor prognosis.
12:10 Sometimes i dream about phones and it's always older phones or phones like this, never a cellphone haha and i can never dial a number right in my dream.
There are two movies Eastwood made that are basically love letters and goodbyes to his iconic roles, this one for his war movies and Unforgiven, the greatest western ever made, imo.
Love this movie. And even more since it's basically the "redemption" movie for a lot of the characters Eastwood played in earlier years. This one could basically be called "Dirty Harry - the elder years"... 😅
Walt's real confession is to Thao, after he locks him in the basement, he tells him the pain of having taken life, and that he won't let that happen to Thao. The door of the basement cage even resembles the mesh of a confessional. Walt took the life of a scared, innocent kid in the war. He knows he cannot take the gang out himself. So he sacrifices himself in trade for the life of another innocent kid.
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I love how you didn’t automatically label Walt as a racist. So far, you’re the only reactor who hasn’t. I appreciate that!
One thing I would like to point out that no one seems to notice. After the wake was over and everyone was leaving, Walt was actually attaching the jumper cables to help start their car.
Edit* @theyrenotdollsOK has corrected my misinterpretation of the scene. This comment was entirely incorrect. Walt was jumping off a family member's car.
I did not catch that. Ty
I noticed
Yes! I noticed that and it helped reinforce the fact that Walt was truly a good man.
@@fixfalcon2628 I liked how they did that scene.
They did not call attention to him actually helping his neighbor (on the day his wife was buried)
Instead, while he is helping, they draw attention away from it by having him bitterly say the "couldn't you at least buy American," line to his departing son.
(Which, as a man who had spent his life working to feed and support his family, in the US auto industry, is not an unjust boomer thing to say.)
So they have him say a seemingly bad thing towards his kid while being a damn good neighbor.
Great scene.
I would also like to point out that no one here seemed to notice that Thao's uncle is an elderly white lady...
That scene was just to prove he had jumper cables and didn't want to help him.
Oh and btw a gathering _after_ the funeral is called a repast or a reception, not a wake.
Yes I am very fun guy at parties.
As you were.
I like that Walt confessed his venial sins to the priest, but he confessed his mortal sin to Thao. The screen of the door was a nice touch
That's a good observation
He said it had been years since his last confession I think he confessed his war sins years ago and just hadn't been back for 20 or 30
@@hollywood3695 I don't think Walt has ever told anyone about what happened in the war. That's why it was eating him up for his whole life.
Thao meant that much to him
The confession to the priest was for the priests sake, not Walt’s. He allowed the priest to keep his promise to Walt’s wife.
And yes, the real confession was to Thao.
My Italian Grandpa(Nanu) was a mean SOB. But we had a much better relationship than Walt's family. I loved how tough he was. His neighbor was a younger Polish guy named Andy. Andy and Nanu were great friends. Everytime Andy would come over, Nanu would greet him by calling him an old, dumb Pollock and Andy would call Nanu A Stinkin' old WOP. All heavy insults in the earlier times when they were new immigrants. That was a past that time and a good life had allowed them to bury. And so for friends, all those insults were a nod to who they had been and where they had come. It was appreciation, love and mutual respect. When Nanu died, he willed his 1982 Cadillac DeVille to me. But dad and I agreed to give it to Andy, who had really looked out for Nanu in those final years. This movie brings the tears. Thanks for reviewing and sharing.
Back in the late seventies when I was a young teenager my dad who was in his late fifties called me out from my room one day and said come up here son, I’ve got somebody I want you to meet! I knew by his tone that it was important to him so I trotted on up front to see who this was and a pickup truck was pulling up and there was a big ole black man in the driver’s seat saying to my dad “Hey what’d ya know you ole shit chaser”(my dad was a plumber and electrician)! And Daddy said “ Hey you better watch out or I might call you what you is!”😆🤣And I’m just standing there watching this like “who is this guy!” you know🤷🏻Well turns out that him and my dad were old friends from way back and had worked together for years back in the fifties years before I was even born! And they had such a big time catching up and sharing old “war stories” with me and I thoroughly enjoyed it 😊😌 I miss my dad, and his friends 🫶🙏
My friends and I all abuse each other - or used to, in our advancing age - and it's really in the same spirit. The closest of friends deliver the sharpest and most nuanced of barbs but all with love, and all meant to make the other smile, not hurt :D My friends are my brothers, more so than my blood could have ever been ^.^ May those fucking assholes liver forever and a day!
The good ole days where stuff was light hearted
They’re Hmong, a tribal people from the mountains of Laos and Cambodia. They supported Americans in in the Vietnam war and when the communists took over lots of them became refugees. The Lutheran church sponsored lots of them out of refugee camps in Thailand to settle in the USA.
interesting
Hmong communities are located in Minnesota and Wisconsin especially (where the Lutheran population is also located.)
@@johannesvalterdivizzini1523 Nice, are these areas urban or more suburban?
I once thought of Clint as a great character actor...Then I thought of him as a great writer/director...Now I think of him as one of the greatest entertainers in history. Peace, Love!!
Absoslutely. I agree 100%
kylesummers1565 He got a lot of shit for the speech he did at the 2012 Republican convention where he pretended Obama was sitting in a chair and spoke to the empty chair. People acted like Clint was crazy and thought Obama was actually there. I thought it was a pretty funny routine.
@@daerdevvyl4314 I thought it was funny too!
@@daerdevvyl4314 I thought it was funny as well, Clint knew exactly what he was doing at the time and he was justified
Clint Eastwood has had a perfect face for every single role he’s played
Everything he's in turns into gold
"Greater love hath no man than this, than to lay down one's life for a friend". Great reaction, Amanda ❤️
Didn't see this before I posted the same thing. Spot on.
Walt was dying. He knew it. He gave his last to his friends. That is what a true vet would do.
The man-talk scenes are 100% accurate. Walt's fucking with Thao for fun, but he's also teaching the kid about respect hierarchies. He and the barber have great respect for each other and so have no problem saying vile shit to each other; both of them outrank Thao because they're older and more respectable, so they can insult the kid's lack of job because the kid needs the criticism to grow. The only one who shouldn't be insulting anyone is the kid, because he's at the bottom and hasn't earned respect yet.
But then Thao gets one in, being polite but then slipping the insults in at the tail end, as a way of calling out Walt's prank and showing that he gets the joke; which makes the barber lol and get some respect for the kid's sense of humor.
As a guy, _the worst thing_ you can do is get upset at the joke; people who can't take a joke can't be trusted. Him getting what they're doing and bouncing back with a joke of his own shows he's tough and adaptable to other people's bullshit.
Its great
People who get upset or infuriated or even violent due to words are WEAK.
There is literally no name, none at all that can upset me at all. That was not true when I was an immature kid.
But a mature adult does not get his validation from outside himself but rather inside himself.....
The people who get upset from being called names..... I think that happens because they believe it might be true.
If you know its not true.....then what is there to be upset about?
The ability to take a joke is how you convince people to let you in, yep.
My husband has had to explain how guys are more than once. I've asked him if he and his friends even like each other, they can come off so mean! 😂 But women are just different. If my friends threw some of the insults at me, or pulled jokes on each other, that he and his friends do I'd curl up in bed in a fetal position for a couple of days, lol.
Ball bustin is a great art that some people just don’t understand.
3:00 "i want to be this guy,.. i still don't know his name." "Mr.Kwalski, that's my name." lol, that timing was amazing! this is one of my all time favs from Mr. Eastwood, his directing, acting, the cast! it has it all! glad you checked it out, another great reaction! 👍
lolz
Great Reaction.....
The "Hmong" are from Vietnam (it is mentioned in the movie, when Sue is in the Truck with Walt)....
Clint went out of his way to find/hire Hmong's to play the roles in this movie.... Some of the actors are just normal people....
Like most Veterans, Walt puts on a Gruff/Abrasive/Offensive persona to see who will get past that to see his value..... If ya notice, Walt treats everyone the same.....
Walt knew he was dying (Medical Report when he called his son), and figured best way to get rid of the gang, and save the neighborhod, was to sacrifice himself......
I saw this movie when it was released in the theaters by accident. (walked into the wrong theater and could not stop watching) Bought 3 copies of the DVD as I kept letting people borrow them. First Clint Eastwood film I ever watched and one of my top 10 or even 5 favorite movies. Great reaction. 😄
Curious if you've watched any more Clint Eastwood movies?
Helluva movie to walk into by accident
@@msdarby515 He definitely would have
@@msdarby515 Short answer is "yes". This is still my favorite. Probably because it was the first time I saw him. I think you all can understand why I didn't leave the theater when I realized it was the wrong movie. (I was already hooked)
Clint just turned 93 last Wednesday.
What an all time legend. And such a great film!
a real chad
I was in the army when this movie came out (did 21 years) I was with a bunch of my Asian friends (I am white),that invited me to watch it at the theater with them, we were all sitting there and every racist comment he said I’d look at them and they were all laughing their asses off lol I miss the army when people weren’t offended by everything, miss my brothers of all backgrounds too ❤ I met my wife when I was stationed in Honduras and she moved all over the world with me, married 19 years and four kids together ❤
that sounds wholesome man
Did you know that was Clint Eastwood's son in that scene with him , Sue , and the group of bullies? Also, the Hmong community were very happy with this movie and how it explained their journey and experiences in America. And, yes, that was Clint Eastwood singing. ❤
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I still watch this movie every now and then
"Ever notice how you come across somebody once in a while, you shouldn´t have f***ed with? That´s me!" 💯
No it's not lol...only want to be tough guys make stupid comments like this.
@@whiskybooze That was a quote in the movie by Clint Eastwood
@@whiskybooze it's Clint's quote mate
@@elishabacon2299 and....
Amanda, so great to see you so completely invested in every single aspect of this movie. Your instincts were spot on every step of the way. Your look and jutting jaw @ 2:25 tells us everything we need to know about what you think of Walt's family. Your protectiveness towards Thao from the outset was also lovely to see. By the way the English pronunciation of 'Gran Torino' is exactly the same as your Spanish one. Great reaction.
Hey Amanda great reaction as always. Yes this is a very touching film and i am wel glad you gave a chance and enjoyed it! Congrats
The "man talk" is basically just a representation of how guys will often playfully insult and talk trash to each other as a way of connecting. It's quite common in the US, but it typically only happens after the men have first established a friendship and/or mutual respect for one another. It's definitely not something you should ever do upon first meeting someone lol.
Excellent video Amanda- thank you once again for sharing your honest reaction and thoughts on this solid film.
Thank you as well for your respect towards learning about the Hmong culture. Keep up the amazing work!
A beautiful film, I really like how he never softened his speech even when he came to like him. If you liked this I would recommend, 'Million Dollar Baby', another Clint Eastwood directed film that hits just as hard!
It will be a great day when the notification pops up that Amanda watched "Million Dollar Baby".
Thank you for your donation! :D I watched Million Dollar Baby years ago when it came out. I've watched it several times really but thank you for the recommendation, that's an excellent (and devastating) movie.
Thanks for your comments and reaction, it was so honest and emotional. I as well didn't know he was going to sacrifice his life in that way. I realize that he knew he was dying and I think he was tired of killing so it was the best way to make sure Tao and his sister could be safe.
Clint Eastwood played upon the audience's expectations from his previous roles as a tough guy gun slinger (further reinforced by earlier scenes where he's pointing a gun at folks). WE, the audience, expect him to go in there guns ablazing. After all, that's the most "Clint Eastwood Thing" to do. This twist was BRILLIANT.
So I'm an Asian-American woman, and "Click Clack, Ding Dong, and Charlie Chan" remains one of my favorite racist quotes from any movie, Idk why but it's just so funny.
This really is a great film, for some reason your channel fell off my algorithm but I'm back now! Keep it up girl much
That line cracks me up every single time, it's all in the delivery.
24:23 He's confessing to it right now. Notice how the metal mesh of the door looks similar to the mesh barrier in the church confessional.
Remember how the penance for his confession in church was just to say some "our fathers" and "hail marys"? For Walt this was meaningless.
Well, Walt is confessing to Tao rather than to a priest .....and then going to pay his penance for his past sins. This confession is actually worth something and will do some good by hopefully imparting some wisdom to Tao.
Its a really nice scene.
Walt's last words are, "Hail Mary, full of grace..."
Walt’s confession to the priest was simply to satisfy the priest’s promise to his wife that he get Walt to go to confession.
That's what I call a heartwarming reaction to Clints Masterpiece!
When you're interrested to another kick-ass movie where Clint Eastwood was filmmaker and actor, I recommend "Million Dollar Baby" (2004), which is for me the best choice after Gran Torino.
Clint also wrote the score to Million Dollar Baby.
I think I've seen all his movies by now, because during 2020 at some point I binge watched his stuff
Men bond by roasting each other, but you can't do it to a stranger bc then you might end up in trouble so roasting something else you can then bond over is a valid strategy. Depiction is accurate.
My son (19) just got into the plumbers union as an apprentice. I told him to expect to be roasted and he better have some thick skin on the job or else it's gonna be the most miserable time ever. when he got back after the first week out on a job he admitted that after the 2nd day they started busting his chops. he said he gave back as much as they gave. He said that after that they were treating him to lunch until he gets his first paycheck. So basically he was "accepted" into the fold. Just goes to show men will always be men.
This is Detroit, specifically a tiny town called Highland Park surrounded by Detroit (an enclave). I did EMS (ambulance) there for a few years. It's rough and poor in real life and violence is far too common. I love this movie.
20:51 The fire in his eyes when he's glaring is even scarier than his GUN while he's curbstomping that gangbanger. Jesus....i've never met a man HALF as scary as an angry Clint Eastwood.
Yes that's Clint singing, and he wrote the song.
19:10 As a guy, i feel qualified to judge the guy talk. The way Walt talks to the Barber and the construction site foreman is pretty natural for old acquaintances who you're friendly with. Basically, they're known each other to know any slurs are nothing but playful jabs and while its not always present in how actual guys speak to one another, it isn't uncommon. Now Thau using those slurs as a stranger has a completely different context, its just a slur, he hasn't earned the respect to speak with such disrespect yet. All in all: really good dialogue and entirely realistic 9/10.
I had a grandmother that was this direct and suffered no fools in her family or her house. Anytime we came over there were chores to be done before you sat down to visit. She had an icy stare and a quick backhand that would smack you before you even realized what you did was wrong. But she loved us and taught all of us our family history. A subject she could talk about for hours. She would write us letters at least once a week, and expected letters in return. She never liked email.
It broke our hearts when she passed, and we are all better for the time we spent with that strong little Irish woman. And though she has been gone for over ten years now, she still scares me.😅
Great video.👍
My condolences man, I'm sure she was a great person
What a beautiful movie.. everyone needs a man like Walt in their life ❤
Agreed
This movie is a masterpiece. Thank you for reacting to it.
As for the ending, Walt was a soldier. He understood how to win fights. The movie was realistic. He couldn't win that fight. He had an M1 and 1911, they had full auto. He was old, they were young. he was 1, they were 2-4. If he ambushed them from two blocks away with his m1 while they were in the open heading toward their car? Maybe he could win, but it'd be a huge risk at the best of circumstances. That's reality. So he analyzed and found the best way to win. By having them kill him on their own front lawn, they can't run away or deny who did it like they could on the streets with a drive by. They're scumbags and he's a decorated war vet. The neighborhood thinks he's a hero, so that's the motivation needed for them to come forward and be witnesses. The strategy was executed perfectly.
Walt didn't hate, nor was he raysyst. Everyone around him was, which is why they judged based on skin and brought violence against everyone who didn't fit their label. That's the great irony of the movie. Words are not hate. Hate requires intelligence. Nothing that can be detached from a mind and soul and set on a shelf or stored in bytes can be hateful. Hate requires active thought and spirit to exist, it's an expression of mind and soul, and it dies as soon as it separates from the source. The others hated, which is why all their hateful actions required in-person activity/decision. Walt simply criticized, accurately, and respected no one until they proved they earned his respect. Nothing wrong with that. We need more people like Walt. A lot more.
You're kinda wrong on the strategic combat outcome. If Walt really wanted them dead he could do it w/87-95% probability success rate. All he would have to do is kidnap one of them while alone (just like he jumped the fat guy) and ice him somewhere, the very same day do the same thing, then by night he could snipe the rest which are now at a dwindled number because he already reduced the oppositions force earlier. That's just one scenario, there are variants of that strategy that you could polish even finer.
@@paulpolpiboon9535 Ya, that's absurd. Kidnapping one is unlikely to succeed. Sniping the others is unlikely to succeed without casualty. They're on high alert. He had surprise attack on unalert targets before. Completely different Which is why at the end they came out of the house before he even knocked, as a group and armed. Just foolish to think the old guy is taking out a group of armed younger men without having a high risk of failure. Facts of life except in Hollywood.
Sound tactical planning and execution to achieve the mission goal. Well said.
@@unclebounce1495 :No, kidnapping is not unlikely, he already did it on the fat boy when he got the jump on him. It happened, it's history.
Sniper the rest is more than do-able because you already admitted that he could jump them as infantry whenever they go to their car.
And sure these clowns could be on high alert but they're not cowards who will hide in a hole forever. An old man doesn't have to be a great opposition in hand to hand combat to kill all of them, his experience and his tactics plus weaponry makes him far more formidable. He's got a 87-95% chance of success, at worse a 65-75% chance of success.
So you're wrong
I don’t care how tough he was, he had late stage lung cancer at the time. He wasn’t muscling anyone around long enough to restrain and kidnap them to take them out somewhere else. And he isn’t having the energy to get in a firefight with a group of young guys. He’s a tough war vet sure. But that was in the 50’s. So the guys pushing 90 at least. Let’s get real.
Best react i have ever seen for this movie. You were sooooo invested.
Such a Beautiful Reaction to a Great Movie that Clint Eastwood made from a Beautiful Person 🥰 Loved Your Reaction and I Have Subscribed
I loved every reaction from this beautiful woman!!
Your reactions are very mature and enjoyable. I just got done watching a reactor who said Wall-E was a stalker, harasser, that didnt know boundaries. Yes, it's a movie about a non-living robot.
yeah she's soo down to earth
Glad you enjoyed this film..its very well crafted and has an emotional punch that is hard to do.
The best part of your reaction is at 11:00 when you said yyyyeeeesssss at the gun scene! Also that’s his son in that part
I cant believe i just caught it. Walt's confession to Tau about killing those enemy soldier was the real confession the preist was waiting for. They were both seperated by a screen and walt was telling both of them about his life's regrets. He didnt like the priest all that much so he gave him sort of a half confession and gave Tau the real cofession because he loves Tau like family. He wanted to confess his biggest regret to his best friend. In Walt's way of doing it anyway. I've seen this movie more than a few times should have caught it.
I love to watch people react to this film. It is true we have more in common than we might realize, safety in our neighborhoods is something we all want that a small group of bad seeds can screw up for everyone. You asked a few times what kind of neighborhood it was; I believe they call it diverse.
Great reaction Amanda, your accent is beautiful!
Many have reacted to this but few have understood Walt. Only you and one other really "get" him. Thank you. Subscribed.
I like how you bring the mic up to talk, makes you seem real...approachable, like a normal person. Subscribed. Look forward to future reactions.
Amanda great reaction, two other films also directed by Clint Eastwood in which he stars in as well are (1995) The Bridges Of Madison County and (2004) Million Dollar Baby you are going to love them. 👍🏼
This is maybe the best reaction ever. Liked, subscribed and commented.
Great Reaction. It's the first i've seen of your videos. Ill watch another one for sure.
This, High Plains Drifter, Hang 'Wm High, Dirty Harry, The Outlaw Josie Wales and Every Which Way But Loose arw my favorite Clint Eastwood movies that he acted in.
I still watch Clint Eastwood as Rowdy Hayes in the old Rawhide tv show on reruns all the time. That show was actually my first introduction to Clint.
An excellent movie. And an excellent reaction. Thank you for sharing this. 🤗
The joke in the barber scene was that they know each other so they cant offend each other.
Wow, that's a great reaction! Thank you.
Probably one of the best reactions I’ve ever seen. Thank you
That is how rural men talk to each other. We do tend to insult and take the piss out of each other. We all know its in good fun. I nearly had a heart attack laughing so hard at the first time I heard "Boy does my ass hurt from all the guys at the construction site". I was at my brothers house and I rolled off the couch.
What a great review. Very heart felt. Clint Eastwood can write like none other. Surprised you didn’t pick up his son in the film.
I hate the demonitization of videos that are honest in people's intolerance and learning about another culture. I've had the pleasure of a job where I came in contact with many cultures and understanding the wide variation of people from Vietnam to Lebanon was a pleasure. However, I started out in an insular farming community and stumbled a lot trying to understand the music, food, culture, etc.
Loved your review. It was my first of your channel, so now I can binge watch your RUclips channel.
@19:27 The "man talk" comment with the Twilight Zone theme music was just a gem. My compliments to you and/or your editor. A+. 🤣 So absurd that YT would limit the monetization of this due to all the "slurs." Walt's racial biases, his crotchety disposition, his lack of sensitivity, and Sue and Tao's ability to help him get past them and connect with him emotionally and develop mutual respect is the whole point of the film. So dumb... Unrelated: So cool you live in France. I lived there from 2005 t0 2010. Bon courage!
Clint Eastwood not only starred in this, but directed it as well. Some other highly regarded movies that he both directed and starred in are Unforgiven and Million Dollar Baby. My favorite of the two is Unforgiven, but both are excellent and you would definitely enjoy watching either one. There are other good films he directed, but these two are his best, imo.
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I like The Outlaw Josey Wales
I really liked Bridges of Madison County - a favourite book from when I was a teen, recently (ish) made into a movie... Clint Eastwood and Meryl Streep do a great job in it.
you like the Mule?
@@Kenny-ep2nf I did. It's actually pretty impressive how sharp Eastwood still is at his age.
"Why Am I Feeling Emotional Over Thao When I Don't Know Him?" Its because of a concept known as empathetic foreshadowing. They are constantly showing Thao in a good light to portray him in as "innocent", that way once something happens to him (such as being abducted by his cousin), you'll be more inclined to see him as a "victim" and be sympathetic to his pain.
This is a special movie, isn't it? Wonderful, Amanda. I enjoyed rewatching this with you. 😊
Omg "Tranny" being bleeped out when the guy was talking about his transmission in his truck was so god damn funny 🤣
😅 I have never enjoyed such a low-key, calmly observant yet astute reaction in all my years watching these reactors!!! Hard to describe but it was just super genuine and unforced, just you and how YOU are, which ultimately is the key to making and enjoyable reaction video! Good job!! 👊🏻😎
I can't imagine treating my Father like that. My Dad sacrificed everything for his family.
I’ve watched many reactions to this movie and yours is certainly one of the best. You have a good understanding of people for your age. Praying God’s best for you.
Clint is a brilliant director, writer and actor. He's still making movies at 90+ years old.
What a chad
Thanks!
Thank you! I appreciate this :)
When it comes to guy talk, it's a bit of an art. You don't just insult someone you've never met. You be polite to em. Once you know each other, you push buttons now and then by insulting them a bit, in doing so, you're inviting them to return the flak as a means of giving some levity and a laugh. Of course one does not want to push it too far and cause any actual offense among friends. In contrast, when someone truly does begin to needle and harass someone with their words, it's usually the guys who rag on that person as friends the most who are the first to come to their aid and defend them.
After this reaction I am now a new subscriber. Your ol school and I Like it.
Great reaction Amanda. I love your mature and 'dorky' take on movies and have been checking out all your videos recently. If you haven't seen it, I highly recommend 'V For Vendetta' since you are a Venezuelan (I'm guessing). Have you seen it already?
Hello :) Thank you so much for your donation and welcome aboard, haha. Yes, i watched that movie years ago and to be honest, i don't remember much of the plot although, i know the main characters dies :/ so...that probably wouldn't make for a very good reaction video. If you have any other suggestions, please let me know!
Understood. You don't have a list of movies you've seen anywhere, do you? Hope these videos are fun to make for you!
Great reaction.
I just subscribed because of this. 👍
Walt knew he was dying anyway. Sacrificed himself in front of the whole neighborhood to send those boys to prison for a long time.
This movie didn't kick my a@#$ But it Touched my Heart, And Yes, that was Clint Eastwood singing at the end.
This film is a study in all sorts of stereotypes, including the "get off my lawn" stereotype, the ungrateful children stereotype, the Asian stereotype, the gangster stereotype, and so on. There is a sizable Hmong population in the city I live in. The film exaggerates somewhat for artistic effect. The spitting contest between Walt and Grandma is a reference to Eastwood's seventies Western classic "The Outlaw Josey Wales".
I liked your reaction so much I subbed
Great reaction.
I love your reactions and this movie is great
What gets forgotten about guns is they level the playing field. Without the gun the guys he got Sue away from could have easily overpowered him and done whatever they wanted. I agree completely. We all are much more alike than different. Most people just want to love, be loved and to pursue the goals that have for themselves.
Truly beautiful reaction. I love your channel. Thank you for uploading this one. What a great movie from such an iconic Hollywood legend. So glad you watched this!!!
Hers was one of a kind
Absolutely loved your spot on reaction to this film. Ylu have a great attitude and a pleasant voice too.
yes walt found out he was dieing from cancer so he went and sent the gang to prizon for life whitch was saving lives and kept him from suffering from the cancer
The Hmong are also known both in the US and in France by the name that the French used for them when they occupied Vietnam: Montagnards. There are now more Hmong in the US than in Vietnam, and for some reason they like the upper Midwest. The largest concentrations are in the Twin Cities (Minneapolis & St. Paul), Minnesota; Detroit, Michigan; and Kansas City, KS & MO.
It's an old neighborhood. The backstory is pretty common in parts of the US: An area that used to be supported by a car factory, so lots of working-class people abandoned by the economy. Walt built up his money when times were good, so he's in a much better position than the younger people around him. They don't understand how he has what he has, and he doesn't understand why they don't.
I'm Canadian and served in the CAF in Afghanistan. Now my city is inundated with Middle Eastern migrants so this movie has many parallels with my life.
Maaan those farmers where kinder than a lot of people I met back stateside (Helmand in 10’ with the USMC)
@@ProHero86 Cultural/social decay is a bitter b*tch :/
Same here brother. Most of Edmonton feels like I'm in Africa, the middle east, or India, depending on the neighborhood. What has happened to our country?😢😢
@@billthomas478 it was never yours
@@ProHero86 Do you also say that to black people in Europe?
Such a great real reaction, Sis. Thank you for reacting to this movie. You did wonderful..❤
Yes, that was Clint Eastwood singing at the end.
He also directed the film. He has directed a lot of really good films, some that he was in, and some that he just directed.
After "Gran Torino", his best are:
"Flags of Our Fathers" (2006) the WW2 Battle of Iwo Jima from the US side, true story of the Flagraisers
"Letters from iwo Jima" (2006) the WW2 Battle of Iwo Jima from the Japanese side
"Absolute Power" (1997) crime drama/mystery suspense
"A Perfect World" (1993) crime drama/action/suspense
"The Outlaw Josey Wales" (1976) western/action/drama
"American Sniper" (2014) true story of Chris Kyle
"Sully" (2016) true story
"Blood Work" (2002) crime drama/suspense/thriller
"Heartbreak Ridge" (1986) action/drama
"Pale Rider" (1985) western/drama
"The Eiger Sanction" (1975) action/mystery/suspense
"Space Cowboys" (2000) comedy/action
"Unforgiven" (1992) modern western
and also some good ones that he acted in but didn't direct:
"Where Eagles Dare" (1968) ww2 action/mystery/suspense based on a book by Allister MacLean
"Kelly's Heroes" (1970) WW2 comedy
"In the Line of Fire" (1993) crime/action/suspense
Wonderful thoughtful and emotional reaction, this movie was an unexpected classic at the time it came out
I really enjoyed this. You are a very smart and thoughtful person. I love this movie for many reasons. One of them is Walt. He is so real and true, he is a character I can relate to. There are evil people out there for sure. The rest are like Walt. I mean we like to think we are good but it doesn't matter from where we are, we all have our flaws, fears and prejudice.
The important thing is if we are able to overcome those flaws and become better people. I wish we had more movies like this one showing things like they are and making people think. Instead we have guidelines we love to ban/cancel words or labeling freedom of speech as hate if we happen to disagree about something.
Walt had lung cancer. In the most of the states kids can start working( other than families and family farms) when they are 14. Construction work can begin at 16-18 depending on what state it is. Tao was 17-19.
Subbed: Great reaction! The white boy walking with Sue was Scott Eastwood, Clint's son. You can't go wrong with Clint Eastwood movies.
This is a Suburb of Detroit Michigan, The Asian People Moved to America after the Vietnam War
14 - Requires a work permit and very limited hours and restricted to none dangerous applications. Most often these kids are helping out their parents in a family business. Most businesses won't hire this category as the rules are pretty restrictive.
16 - Limited hours (as long as you are still in school) and occupations. This is fairly common. Lots of kids get summer jobs (Many of our schools still work on a 9 month schedule, especially in rural farm country).
18 - Adult
Tne assumption is that Walt had possibly Stage IV Lung Cancer with a presumably poor prognosis.
12:10 Sometimes i dream about phones and it's always older phones or phones like this, never a cellphone haha and i can never dial a number right in my dream.
There are two movies Eastwood made that are basically love letters and goodbyes to his iconic roles, this one for his war movies and Unforgiven, the greatest western ever made, imo.
I love your reaction to this. I love this movie.
They are from the hill country of Vietnam. They fought along side the USA Green Beret in the Vietnam war.
Love this movie. And even more since it's basically the "redemption" movie for a lot of the characters Eastwood played in earlier years. This one could basically be called "Dirty Harry - the elder years"... 😅
Yep
Beautiful reaction to a wonderful film thumbs up!!🌞🌞🌞
ENJOYED THE REACTION ... GLAD I SUBBED
One of my favorite movies of all time.
Walt's real confession is to Thao, after he locks him in the basement, he tells him the pain of having taken life, and that he won't let that happen to Thao. The door of the basement cage even resembles the mesh of a confessional.
Walt took the life of a scared, innocent kid in the war. He knows he cannot take the gang out himself. So he sacrifices himself in trade for the life of another innocent kid.