Review of Gran Torino (2008) by Walter S — 03 Dec 2012

This is really the best you're gonna do when it comes to movies.

This review of Gran Torino (2008) was written by Walter S on 03 Dec 2012.

Gran Torino has generally received very positive reviews.

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