Review of Gran Torino (2008) by Chandler P — 25 Oct 2016

A surprisingly touching and heart warming film with a very good comedic side to it.

This review of Gran Torino (2008) was written by Chandler P on 25 Oct 2016.

Gran Torino has generally received very positive reviews.

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