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English with Jennifer - Movie Reviews, Gran Torino (2008)

Gran Torino (2008)

There are a number of movies that I acknowledge as very good films, but I don't think I'll be able to watch them again. Often this is because they're too emotionally upsetting and intense for me. Clint Eastwood's Gran Torino (2008) falls into this category. I watched the movie once. I cried a lot, and I still remember almost every scene.

Basically, it's about an old Korean war veteran, Walt, who's stuck in his ways and is at odds with the way life has changed in the world, particularly in his inner city neighborhood. He's a widower, and his only companion is a faithful dog.

Walt is not very sociable, and pretty much his only hobby is keeping his classic car, a 1972 Gran Torino, in excellent condition. After his next-door neighbor tries to steal it as part of a gang initiation, Walt decides to form a relationship with the teen and give him some guidance…and protection. Walt finds himself heavily involved in a fight against this neighborhood gang.

The movie is about human values, courage under pressure, racial dynamics, and forgiveness. There's a lot for the viewer to deal with. The movie wouldn't be able to tell the story genuinely without all the violence and strong language, so brace yourself for a strong impact.

KEY VOCABULARY

emotionally upsetting (adjective phrase) something that makes you feel sad or angry

intense (adjective) very strong, especially in terms of emotions

stuck in one's ways (adjective phrase) not able to change one's habits

widower (noun) a man whose spouse has died

faithful (adjective) loyal

sociable (adjective) like to socialize and be among people

a gang initiation (noun phrase) a process or ritual one must experience to become a member of a gang

be heavily involved in (verb phrase) deeply connected to or participating actively in

racial dynamics (noun phrase) the relationships and interaction among races

brace yourself for (verb phrase) be prepared for something difficult

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There are a number of movies that I acknowledge as very good films, but I don't think I'll be able to watch them again. Often this is because they're too emotionally upsetting and intense for me. Clint Eastwood's __Gran Torino__ (2008) falls into this category. I watched the movie once. I cried a lot, and I still remember almost every scene.

Basically, it's about an old Korean war veteran, Walt, who's stuck in his ways and is at odds with the way life has changed in the world, particularly in his inner city neighborhood. He's a widower, and his only companion is a faithful dog.

Walt is not very sociable, and pretty much his only hobby is keeping his classic car, a 1972 Gran Torino, in excellent condition. After his next-door neighbor tries to steal it as part of a gang initiation, Walt decides to form a relationship with the teen and give him some guidance…and protection. Walt finds himself heavily involved in a fight against this neighborhood gang.

The movie is about human values, courage under pressure, racial dynamics, and forgiveness. There's a lot for the viewer to deal with. The movie wouldn't be able to tell the story genuinely without all the violence and strong language, so brace yourself for a strong impact.

KEY VOCABULARY

**emotionally upsetting** (adjective phrase) something that makes you feel sad or angry

**intense** (adjective) very strong, especially in terms of emotions

**stuck in one's ways** (adjective phrase) not able to change one's habits

**widower** (noun) a man whose spouse has died

**faithful** (adjective) loyal

**sociable** (adjective) like to socialize and be among people

**a gang initiation** (noun phrase) a process or ritual one must experience to become a member of a gang

**be heavily involved in** (verb phrase) deeply connected to or participating actively in

**racial dynamics** (noun phrase) the relationships and interaction among races

**brace yourself for** (verb phrase) be prepared for something difficult