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Twinkie
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09-24-2002

Friday, December 19, 2008 - 12:22 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twinkie a private message Print Post    
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.

Naja
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06-28-2003

Friday, December 19, 2008 - 12:26 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Naja a private message Print Post    
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)

Twinkie
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09-24-2002

Friday, December 19, 2008 - 1:07 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twinkie a private message Print Post    
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).

Smartypants
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03-09-2007

Friday, December 19, 2008 - 3:51 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Smartypants a private message Print Post    
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?

Naja
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06-28-2003

Friday, December 19, 2008 - 3:56 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Naja a private message Print Post    
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".

Twinkie
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09-24-2002

Friday, December 19, 2008 - 5:37 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twinkie a private message Print Post    
Graboid. You get a free trial of 4 or 5 movies and then you have to pay. The company is out of Canada.

Smartypants
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03-09-2007

Saturday, December 20, 2008 - 7:34 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Smartypants a private message Print Post    
Oh ok, Thanks Twinkie. I'm going to try to make it until it's released.

Msbullwnkl
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08-16-2005

Sunday, January 25, 2009 - 10:46 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Msbullwnkl a private message Print Post    
So, who has seen this? I think we are going tonight, and was wondering what the verdict was on the movie.

Msbullwnkl
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08-16-2005

Sunday, January 25, 2009 - 7:55 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Msbullwnkl a private message Print Post    
Just got back from the movie. It was great. I can't believe the Academy didn't give it any nominations for Oscar.

Twinkie
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09-24-2002

Sunday, January 25, 2009 - 9:05 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twinkie a private message Print Post    
Msbull, I loved it, too. Great story and fantastic acting.

Naja
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06-28-2003

Wednesday, January 28, 2009 - 7:33 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Naja a private message Print Post    
I am so happy for Clint. Gran Torino just hit 100 Million at the box office yesterday.

Holly
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07-22-2001

Sunday, March 08, 2009 - 6:59 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Holly a private message Print Post    
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.

Naja
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06-28-2003

Wednesday, March 11, 2009 - 10:33 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Naja a private message Print Post    
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.

Scout
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01-20-2005

Wednesday, March 11, 2009 - 10:50 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Scout a private message Print Post    
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.

Holly
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07-22-2001

Wednesday, March 11, 2009 - 11:06 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Holly a private message Print Post    
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.

Twinkie
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09-24-2002

Wednesday, March 11, 2009 - 11:28 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twinkie a private message Print Post    
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.

Ketchuplover
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08-30-2000

Friday, June 12, 2009 - 6:24 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ketchuplover a private message Print Post    
I'm surprised Walt didn't mention training that girlie boxer. :-)

Allietex
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08-16-2002

Tuesday, June 23, 2009 - 2:18 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Allietex a private message Print Post    
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.

Scooterrific
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07-08-2005

Tuesday, June 23, 2009 - 2:23 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Scooterrific a private message Print Post    
I loved this movie!!!

Teachmichigan
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07-22-2001

Tuesday, June 23, 2009 - 9:58 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Teachmichigan a private message Print Post    
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?

Landileigh
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07-29-2002

Wednesday, June 24, 2009 - 1:45 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Landileigh a private message Print Post    
teach, even if you watch it now, you'll watch it again with your husband. it's that good.

Scooterrific
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07-08-2005

Wednesday, June 24, 2009 - 5:20 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Scooterrific a private message Print Post    
Yes Landileigh is correct...watching it 2 times will not be a problem!

Teachmichigan
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07-22-2001

Wednesday, June 24, 2009 - 9:35 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Teachmichigan a private message Print Post    
Woohoo -- thanks for the encouragement. :-) I'm not a terribly patient person anyway.

Mamie316
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07-08-2003

Sunday, July 12, 2009 - 10:14 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mamie316 a private message Print Post    
Watched this finally last night. Great film!

Dandymandy
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06-27-2007

Monday, July 13, 2009 - 7:13 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Dandymandy a private message Print Post    
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!!