Review of Gran Torino (2008) by Sarah J — 21 Nov 2012

Fantastic story line very much needed film these days.

This review of Gran Torino (2008) was written by Sarah J on 21 Nov 2012.

Gran Torino has generally received very positive reviews.

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Stars Eastwood as an American icon once again -- this time as a cantankerous, racist, beer-chugging retired Detroit autoworker who keeps his…

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