Gran Torino — Under the Radar

Gran Torino, another Eastwood offering for 2008, is slated to open 12/12 (limited release).  It's the story of an angry, defiant and bigoted Korean War vet who gets involved in a dispute between his Asian neighbors and some angry thugs/agitators.  The title of the movie is taken from his beloved Gran Torino car, which he probably loves more than the rest of humanity.

I celebrate Clint's entire catalog (sigh), and he's been Oscar Gold of late.  I've watched the trailer a few times and it's kind of grown on me.  If I had to predict:  we'll see a crankly Clint warm to his neighbors, step in to help, throw down some lethal lead and then finish with a dramatic and heroic death scene . . .

Whatchyou lookin' at old man?

Ever notice how you come across somebody once in awhile that you should'na messed with?  That's me . . .