Review of Gran Torino (2008) by Kyle S — 07 Aug 2016

A perfect movie (aside from some of the side characters' acting).

This review of Gran Torino (2008) was written by Kyle S on 07 Aug 2016.

Gran Torino has generally received very positive reviews.

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