Video: The obligatory "Gran Torino" trailer

Anyone seen it? I made the mistake of checking Wikipedia for a plot synopsis and was blasted with an atomic spoiler (a dumb one, too).

One of Ace’s commenters says it looks like “Dirty Harry” meets “About Schmidt.” I was going to say “Walking Tall” meets “Stand and Deliver.” Or “Death Wish” meets “Lean On Me.” Or “Straw Dogs” meets “Bad Santa.” Violent curmudgeon + plucky youngster = crazy delicious redemption. You know the type.

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It must be good to have brought Ed Anger out or retirement. Exit quotation: “I give his movie 50 stars and 13 stripes!” Click the image to watch.

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John Stossel 8:30 AM | March 16, 2025
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