Grand
Hoyts, Broadway, Sydney
13th March 2009
(Director: Clint Eastwood. Cast: Clint Eastwood (Walt Kowalski), Bee Vang (Thao Vang Lor), Ahney Her (Sue Lor ), Christopher Carley (Fr Janovich))
An engrossingly sad film. Retired Korean veteran Kowalski faces widowhood and mortality as Asian migrants move into his neighbourhood. His adjustment to life and befriending and defence of harassed neighbours is touching if too quickly developed. Wonderful lingering cinematography is almost ruined by a few minutes of fast cutting. Outstanding performances by Eastwood and Bee Vang are sadly not matched by all the cast. Despite these weaknesses this is a thoughtful work.
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