Comments on: Clint Eastwood’s Gran Torino Looks Amazing

By: Ken J

Ken J — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 09:07:27 +0000

Oh I am, I got nothing to lie to myself about. Usually people have to lie to themselves if there is a doubt about themselves, not someone else. I really have no motivation to say it either way. Heck, I didn’t even say that it was a BAD thing. Sometimes it’s not really a good thing to be too nice or afraid to speak your mind. But whatever, lol.

By: Daniel

Daniel — Sun, 02 Nov 2008 03:06:10 +0000

Think what ever you like Ken , but the simple fact is I have never done personal attacks. As far as I know I have never been offensive either. I get in disagreements maybe even arguments but I don’t go personal. You may not like me but be honest with your self a little more.

By: scott

scott — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 06:39:51 +0000

Yeah sorry for the personal attack. I don’t really want to go back and forth so next time I disagree I won’t make it personal.

By: Ken J

Ken J — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 22:20:29 +0000

Oh yah, sorry, I forgot semantics made all the difference. You’ve been nothing but respectful and non-offensive in every post you have made. And you have never made personal attacks.

By: Daniel F

Daniel F — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 22:11:01 +0000

You may think so Ken, but I never use words like Moron toward anyone else on these boards. Correct me if I’m wrong , but isn’t that flaming ? Aren’t personal insults against the rules? Nice to see that Scott can have a conversation like an adult huh.

Sorry scott , but Rocky getting such a high score proves two things. One is that it was the kind of movie that was huge in it’s time just like all the other crap films that were famous in that time period and two that nostalgia pays off. I’m sorry like it or not even if rocky was well written, and well directed (wasnt though) that still wouldn’t change the fact that Stallone is one of the worst actors to ever appear in front of a camera.

By: Ken J

Ken J — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 10:33:12 +0000

Damn Daniel, he’s snippy. You two were a match made in heaven.

By: scott

scott — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 08:19:03 +0000

A movie that makes a lot of money does not mean a actor or the movie is good but 80 approval ratings from critics and people alike saying it’s good must mean you are one of the few that don’t, moron. Yeah if people thought Stallone couldn’t act then why the hell would they go watch a movie centered around his character when they could go watch any other movie in theaters. You should go watch a movie with big explosions so you can understand it.

By: Ken J

Ken J — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 23:15:31 +0000

Lol, Arnold is good at certain roles, but yah, he’s not really “great” at anything. But he is definitely one of my favorite actors anyhow.

But anyway, I never saw the latest Rocky so I can’t say anything about that, but I’m sure they made money from that seeing as how it is such a recognizable name. But yah, plenty of bad movies with bad actors make a lot of money. Doesn’t really prove anything more than good advertising…

By: Daniel F

Daniel F — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 22:36:29 +0000

Rocky making a lot of money does not prove that it was good or that Stallone is a talented actor. In fact most people would at least admit he is pretty crappy at acting even if they liked Rocky. I bet you think Arnold is one of the worlds greatest Talents as well right?

By: scott

scott — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 19:45:11 +0000

My favorite Harrison Ford movie has to be The Fugitive.

By: Ken J

Ken J — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 09:22:08 +0000

I thought the new Indiana Jones was simply OK. It definitely wasn’t as great as the originals, not by a long shot. But that wasn’t the fault of Harrison Ford being old, it has more to do with the plot and “Mut” swinging with the monkeys…

By: scott

scott — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 04:27:18 +0000

Well I disagree with your stallone comment, I liked Rocky Balboa and he did a great job and almost every critic and person went to go see it with a 20 million dollar film making 150 million, is what you call a blockbuster. Willis your right about, but just wait in a few years they are going to question every movie he makes saying can a 60 year old still pull it off. They said that about the new Indiana Jones and it was a really cool movie. One of my all time favorite movies is True Grit with John Wayne and he was in his late 60′s. People always put actors on a pedastal until they get to a certain age and then question every film they make. If they make a new sequel to any of the films I previously listed you will hear people and critics alike start to question the film even though they proved themselves many times before.

By: Ken J

Ken J — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:08:44 +0000

That’s because Bruce Willis is “da man” and will continue to be so, lol.

By: Daniel

Daniel — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:03:13 +0000

I disagree with that assessment scott. I think it’s less about the actors getting older and more about the fans getting older. As we mature we notice he actually is talented and who isn’t. For instance I haven’t heard anyone assuming Bruce Willis films will suck in fact it’s usually the opposite. However assuming a Stallone film is going to be riddled with terrible acting is usually a safe bet.

By: scott

scott — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 22:03:22 +0000

It’s cool that most people are looking forward to this because it seems that people automatically assume that because Stallone, Eastwood, Willis, Ford, and others are getting older that their movies are going to suck which is naive, actors get older but their talent for making great films are still their. Rocky,Rambo,Indiana Jones,Die Hard, all made tons of money and I think this one will to.

By: blipvert

blipvert — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 21:16:21 +0000

Woah. I hadn’t watched this till now.

I sure wasn’t expecting that.
I’ll be checking this one out for sure.

By: Daniel F

Daniel F — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 21:55:22 +0000

I’m not really a big fan of Clint, but this looks awesome. I’m excited it looks like it will be a well crafted film.

By: Rob Keyes

Rob Keyes — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 18:04:15 +0000

Clint Eastwood is a whole lotta man.

I need another Dirty Harry movie to end the franchise.

By: John "Kahless" Taylor

John "Kahless" Taylor — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 16:27:52 +0000

I saw the trailer during “Pride and Glory”, a 3.5 out of 5 film where Colin Ferrell was fantastic. It does remind you a lot of Harry Callahan, his mannerisms and tone. I will definately be in the seats when this comes out.

By: Mangolite

Mangolite — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 15:53:53 +0000

I was excited when I first heard about this because of it’s subject matter. I have a few question in regards to how the story came about, especially involving with the Hmong. Was this based on a true event or story? None of the writers are Asians and was anyone of them have a Hmong influence? How did Hollywood suddenly out of the blue picked a story like this and to have one of its iconic actor to handle it? I am Hmong therefore I was curious. No matter how sporadic the Hmong are, we are all one community, and such an event occurred, I would have heard of it? And yes, when the movie comes out in our local theater, I’ll be waiting in line to see it.