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Gran Torino
« on: December 03, 2008, 03:10:24 PM »
My grandpa owned two:

A 1971 with a 351 Cleveland and then a 1973 with a 302.

But, this isn't about autos, but the new Clint Eastwood flick coming out soon:
http://www.thegrantorino.com/
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Re: Gran Torino
« Reply #1 on: December 03, 2008, 04:55:27 PM »
I've been looking forward to this one.  It ought to be a great Christmas present from me to myself.
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Re: Gran Torino
« Reply #2 on: December 03, 2008, 05:01:58 PM »
Curmudgeon at its finest...
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Re: Gran Torino
« Reply #3 on: December 03, 2008, 05:06:30 PM »
Eastwood upgrades from model 29 to model M1 Garand.  I love it.
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Re: Gran Torino
« Reply #4 on: December 03, 2008, 05:15:53 PM »
Quote from: oldfart on December 03, 2008, 04:55:27 PM
I've been looking forward to this one.  It ought to be a great Christmas present from me to myself.

Clint?   :O
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Re: Gran Torino
« Reply #5 on: December 03, 2008, 06:10:32 PM »
I'm hoping it's as good as the preview. The character reminds me of my late father-in-law.
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Re: Gran Torino
« Reply #6 on: December 03, 2008, 06:12:48 PM »
I like most of Clint's work, so I reckon this will be a good one to watch.
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Re: Gran Torino
« Reply #7 on: December 03, 2008, 06:59:20 PM »
This ought to be good...

I hope the Garand gets to speak. A lot.

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Re: Gran Torino
« Reply #8 on: December 03, 2008, 07:06:39 PM »
Sweet!

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Re: Gran Torino
« Reply #9 on: December 03, 2008, 07:21:30 PM »
Sounds like Mr. Eastwood's new movie is gonna "make my day..." =D
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Re: Gran Torino
« Reply #10 on: December 03, 2008, 09:18:24 PM »
M1s + 1911s + Eastwood =  :O =D
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Re: Gran Torino
« Reply #11 on: December 03, 2008, 10:54:13 PM »
Torinos I've known-
1968 GT Fastback, 302-2V, Light Beige  - Mmmmmmmm....
1972 Gran, 400 CI, Dark Green Metallic  -  Big Year for the Torino, went mainstream
1976 Brougham, 351W, Metallic Bronze  -  Torino's Last Year

Richard Petty drove a Torino, and I'd still love to restore a 1970 CJ.

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Re: Gran Torino
« Reply #12 on: December 04, 2008, 12:14:33 AM »
Bought swmbo a brand spankin new '74 Gran Torino Brougham.  White on white on white.  The roof was a half padded white vinyl.  White guts.  Sweet car. 
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Re: Gran Torino
« Reply #13 on: December 16, 2008, 07:07:40 PM »
That was a stunning movie. VERY well done.
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Re: Gran Torino
« Reply #14 on: December 16, 2008, 07:33:34 PM »
When does it start?
Website said it's playing in NY and LA but what about everywhere else?
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Re: Gran Torino
« Reply #15 on: December 16, 2008, 09:50:10 PM »
Don't rightly know... all I know is, if you can legally watch it online in your area, do so. Fantastic movie, I'll be grabbing the DVD the day it comes out.


I still think this was the best acting he's done, period.
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Re: Gran Torino
« Reply #16 on: December 16, 2008, 10:49:42 PM »
When does it come out?....I'm there....  :cool:
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Re: Gran Torino
« Reply #17 on: December 16, 2008, 11:30:01 PM »
That preview makes me giddy. I still haven't seen Australia though. I may have to see this first.
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Re: Gran Torino
« Reply #18 on: December 16, 2008, 11:47:10 PM »
that looks good. can't wait for it to come into theaters around my parts.
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Re: Gran Torino
« Reply #19 on: December 16, 2008, 11:47:46 PM »
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I still haven't seen Australia though. I may have to see this first.

Australia was meh.  Better than most of what is out right now, and entertaining enough to keep you interested for 3 hours (yes, 3 hours!), but it was by no means spectacular.  Can't wait to see Gran Torino.  Saw the preview at Australia and my wife said "Oh God, that's going to be you in 40 years".

I think it comes out nationwide Jan 4th, but don't quote me.
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Re: Gran Torino
« Reply #20 on: December 17, 2008, 01:27:51 AM »
Quote from: Two Cold Soakers on December 03, 2008, 10:54:13 PM
Torinos I've known-
1968 GT Fastback, 302-2V, Light Beige  - Mmmmmmmm....
1972 Gran, 400 CI, Dark Green Metallic  -  Big Year for the Torino, went mainstream
1976 Brougham, 351W, Metallic Bronze  -  Torino's Last Year

Richard Petty drove a Torino, and I'd still love to restore a 1970 CJ.

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A friend of my dad's had a '72 Gran Torino Sport, white hardtop and blue interior, 351 Cleveland, bought new in '72 and lovingly maintained. My dad bought it from him in '81. When I got out of the Army in '83 I made a deal with my dad to buy it for $1500, paying him $100 a month. Made two payments and then ran it up on a guardrail one night while out partying with friends. Insurance company called it a total loss and gave ol' dad $1300, getting me off the hook for the money. It was a sweet ride. I still kick myself in the ass once in a while for wrecking it.
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Re: Gran Torino
« Reply #21 on: December 17, 2008, 09:06:23 AM »
Quote from: jackdanson on December 16, 2008, 11:47:46 PM
Australia was meh.  Better than most of what is out right now, and entertaining enough to keep you interested for 3 hours (yes, 3 hours!), but it was by no means spectacular.  Can't wait to see Gran Torino.  Saw the preview at Australia and my wife said "Oh God, that's going to be you in 40 years".

I think it comes out nationwide Jan 4th, but don't quote me.

Well if it is entertaining enough for 3 hours, I'd say it is a good movie. Although saying it is better than most of what is out right now, isn't saying much  =|  But I am looking forward now more to GranTorino. I'll just catch Australia in the next couple weeks and then Torino when it comes out. Besides, the family is going to be around for the holidays and Australia would be good to go see as a family. Rather, they would all agree to go see it.
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Re: Gran Torino
« Reply #22 on: December 30, 2008, 12:16:04 AM »
Just came back from seeing this.  I now have a new favorite Eastwood movie.  It is NOT at all in the style of Dirty Harry so don't be expecting it.
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Re: Gran Torino
« Reply #23 on: December 30, 2008, 12:34:29 AM »
Was Hugh Jackman's character actually using an 1895 Winchester lever action in part of Australia or not?

I saw tantalizing glimpses of what appeared to be an 1895.
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Re: Gran Torino
« Reply #24 on: December 30, 2008, 12:39:49 AM »
Quote from: Big Hairy Bee on December 30, 2008, 12:16:04 AM
Just came back from seeing this.  I now have a new favorite Eastwood movie.  It is NOT at all in the style of Dirty Harry so don't be expecting it.

Really? I saw it yesterday. It was a good movie. But you would put it above Unforgiven? Or any of the multitude of others? I would just say it was different and hard to make an apples to apples comparison due to the nature of it.
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