Strider Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Saw "GRAN TORINO" last week, and Clint does not disappoint. Can you believe this guy is 78?!? Yet he STILL looks like he could kick everybody's punk ass, haha! This film is better, and more entertaining to boot, than his other recent film, "The Changeling", which wasn't bad; it just was a little too conventional...and it didn't have his presence in the film. Don't know if "Gran Torino"(the title refers to his beloved car, a 1972 Gran Torino) is getting a wide release yet or just playing the major cities, but you should put it on your "to see" list. The other "MUST SEE" is one that has been talked about for some time and one I had a chance to see for free this past Sunday at the Hammer Museum in Westwood: Darren Aronofsky's "THE WRESTLER" which features the comeback role of a lifetime for Mickey Rourke as Randy "The Ram" Robinson. As a bonus, both Darren Aronofsky("Pi", "Requiem for a Dream") and Mickey Rourke were there for a Q & A!! Super cool! Sad to see Mickey Rourke has completely destroyed his looks...that's not a makeup job in the film, his face REALLY does look that bad. If Mickey doesn't get an Oscar nod for Best Actor, I'll vote GOP in the next election. I think Sean Penn is a lock, as well...but I'll discuss "Milk" another time. But, along with Mickey Rourke(most of you are too young to remember, but Mickey was at one time on his way to being a great actor with roles in "Body Heat", "Rumble Fish", "The Pope of Greenwich Village", "Diner" and"Barfly"...then, he pissed it away), it is also great to see Marisa Tomei...and not just 'cause she plays a stripper. Again, this movie is probably getting a slow release, with just a few major cities to start before widening out to the rest of the country. But, and I mean this, YOU REALLY NEED TO SEE THIS MOVIE! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mangani Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Looking forward to this. Clint is the last of the great Hollywood MOVIE STARS in the old tradition still appearing in films. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babs Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Saw "GRAN TORINO" last week, and Clint does not disappoint. Can you believe this guy is 78?!? Yet he STILL looks like he could kick everybody's punk ass, haha! This film is better, and more entertaining to boot, than his other recent film, "The Changeling", which wasn't bad; it just was a little too conventional...and it didn't have his presence in the film. Don't know if "Gran Torino"(the title refers to his beloved car, a 1972 Gran Torino) is getting a wide release yet or just playing the major cities, but you should put it on your "to see" list. The other "MUST SEE" is one that has been talked about for some time and one I had a chance to see for free this past Sunday at the Hammer Museum in Westwood: Darren Aronofsky's "THE WRESTLER" which features the comeback role of a lifetime for Mickey Rourke as Randy "The Ram" Robinson. As a bonus, both Darren Aronofsky("Pi", "Requiem for a Dream") and Mickey Rourke were there for a Q & A!! Super cool! Sad to see Mickey Rourke has completely destroyed his looks...that's not a makeup job in the film, his face REALLY does look that bad. If Mickey doesn't get an Oscar nod for Best Actor, I'll vote GOP in the next election. I think Sean Penn is a lock, as well...but I'll discuss "Milk" another time. But, along with Mickey Rourke(most of you are too young to remember, but Mickey was at one time on his way to being a great actor with roles in "Body Heat", "Rumble Fish", "The Pope of Greenwich Village", "Diner" and"Barfly"...then, he pissed it away), it is also great to see Marisa Tomei...and not just 'cause she plays a stripper. Again, this movie is probably getting a slow release, with just a few major cities to start before widening out to the rest of the country. But, and I mean this, YOU REALLY NEED TO SEE THIS MOVIE! I agree with your blurb on Mickey. I also really loved the film A Prayer For The Dying with he and Bob Hoskins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spats Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 Doesn't Clint play an old redneck type guy? I hope it's not one of those type of movie's where it's done for laughs or the attitude is "let's see the good in this guy even though there is a lot of bad". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock Action Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 I've GOT to see that Clint movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Footsteps of Dawn Posted December 17, 2008 Share Posted December 17, 2008 ^ Same here! I was a little skeptical before the reviews started coming out, but it looks to be pretty darn good! Good ol' Clint. (Mickey Rourke's in Sin City too, right?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bonzo1026 Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 I've heard about The Wrestler. Does anyone know if it's a remake of the 1973 film of the same name? It had Ed Asner and a bunch of actual pro wrestlers in it. Namely my favorite--The American Dream Dusty Rhodes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Rover Posted December 18, 2008 Share Posted December 18, 2008 Saw "GRAN TORINO" last week, and Clint does not disappoint. Can you believe this guy is 78?!? Yet he STILL looks like he could kick everybody's punk ass, haha! Thanks for tips Strider....... I rarely want to venture into a movie theater to be disappointed with high production garbage!!!!! So, I will check out Gran Torino and The Wrestler, but they are barely getting outside of the LA/NY openings......for now And for the wife.... I will go and see Marley & Me, whether it's a dog, or not... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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