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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Friday, December 19, 2008 - 12:22 pm
I saw this yesterday and it was really good. Very intense but with a few smatters of humor here and there. Nobody plays a grumpy curmudgeon better than Clint Eastwood. You start out hating him but as the movie goes on you start to understand him better. I highly recommend this movie.
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Naja
Member
06-28-2003
| Friday, December 19, 2008 - 12:26 pm
Where did you see it? It's only in 6 theatres right now. (I downloaded it, but I want to experience it on the big screen for the first time)
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Friday, December 19, 2008 - 1:07 pm
I watched it online. I have a membership with an online movie service. That's also how I watched The Day the Earth Stood Still (2008).
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Smartypants
Member
03-09-2007
| Friday, December 19, 2008 - 3:51 pm
I only just saw the previews for this today. I can hardly wait until it comes out. Twinkie, may I ask which online movie service?
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Naja
Member
06-28-2003
| Friday, December 19, 2008 - 3:56 pm
The screener is in usenet right now. I never saw such a strange release. First release was Dec 12, in 6 theatres. Then now the commercial on tv just said "Opens Christmas Day, general release January 9".
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Friday, December 19, 2008 - 5:37 pm
Graboid. You get a free trial of 4 or 5 movies and then you have to pay. The company is out of Canada.
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Smartypants
Member
03-09-2007
| Saturday, December 20, 2008 - 7:34 am
Oh ok, Thanks Twinkie. I'm going to try to make it until it's released.
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Msbullwnkl
Member
08-16-2005
| Sunday, January 25, 2009 - 10:46 am
So, who has seen this? I think we are going tonight, and was wondering what the verdict was on the movie.
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Msbullwnkl
Member
08-16-2005
| Sunday, January 25, 2009 - 7:55 pm
Just got back from the movie. It was great. I can't believe the Academy didn't give it any nominations for Oscar.
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Sunday, January 25, 2009 - 9:05 pm
Msbull, I loved it, too. Great story and fantastic acting.
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Naja
Member
06-28-2003
| Wednesday, January 28, 2009 - 7:33 am
I am so happy for Clint. Gran Torino just hit 100 Million at the box office yesterday.
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Holly
Member
07-22-2001
| Sunday, March 08, 2009 - 6:59 am
I watched it last night. Thought it was terrible. The acting was some of the worst I've ever seen (seriously--Eastwood CANNOT act) and it was just such a predictable story that dragged on.
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Naja
Member
06-28-2003
| Wednesday, March 11, 2009 - 10:33 am
Aww, I wish you would have enjoyed it, Holly. I loved it, and I wasn't alone. Here are some ratings. Box Office Mojo: A- Yahoo Movie Users: A- Rotten Tomatoes: 80% RT Those are some pretty awesome scores. And as of this week it has made over 140 million in the US.
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Scout
Member
01-20-2005
| Wednesday, March 11, 2009 - 10:50 am
I loved it, too, Naja. For some reason, I didn't think I would like it, but I really enjoyed it. Clint was excellent in it.
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Holly
Member
07-22-2001
| Wednesday, March 11, 2009 - 11:06 am
I know, Naja. I expected to really like it but couldn't get over the terrible acting. I've never been much into Clint but this movie sealed the deal. I just don't get what everyone sees in him and/or his acting 'abilities'. But to each her own, lol.
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Wednesday, March 11, 2009 - 11:28 am
My daughter and I both thought this was one of the best movies we've seen in a long time. We thought the acting was superb.
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Ketchuplover
Member
08-30-2000
| Friday, June 12, 2009 - 6:24 am
I'm surprised Walt didn't mention training that girlie boxer. 
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Allietex
Member
08-16-2002
| Tuesday, June 23, 2009 - 2:18 pm
Holly, Eastwood has a different style than a lot of actors. He is more in the old Gary Cooper mold, doesn't say much and keeps the stoic demeaner. Not to everyone's taste. It is kind of like someone said about John Wayne one time. "John Wayne doesn't play characters, he plays John Wayne in different settings." I love Eastwood, have ever since he was Rowdy Yates on Rawhide when I was really young.
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Scooterrific
Member
07-08-2005
| Tuesday, June 23, 2009 - 2:23 pm
I loved this movie!!!
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Teachmichigan
Member
07-22-2001
| Tuesday, June 23, 2009 - 9:58 pm
I just got it from Netflix - and now I have the big debate. Do I wait until DH returns from his business trip (two more days!) or do I watch it now without him?
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Landileigh
Member
07-29-2002
| Wednesday, June 24, 2009 - 1:45 am
teach, even if you watch it now, you'll watch it again with your husband. it's that good.
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Scooterrific
Member
07-08-2005
| Wednesday, June 24, 2009 - 5:20 am
Yes Landileigh is correct...watching it 2 times will not be a problem!
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Teachmichigan
Member
07-22-2001
| Wednesday, June 24, 2009 - 9:35 pm
Woohoo -- thanks for the encouragement. I'm not a terribly patient person anyway.
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Sunday, July 12, 2009 - 10:14 pm
Watched this finally last night. Great film!
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Dandymandy
Member
06-27-2007
| Monday, July 13, 2009 - 7:13 am
I saw this movie when it first came out and it blew me away. I knew it was one I'd want to watch over again so I bought it. This is my favorite movie in a long time. Walt Kowalski for President!!
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