As a college student I believe that the most valuable lesson we learn is to never pass up free stuff. Well, okay...maybe not the most valuable lesson, but we do love anything that's free. So, last night for Free Movie night my friends and I saw the new Clint Eastwood movie, Gran Torino.
The movie was amazing. Yet, all viewers should be aware of the controversial racism laced throughout the storyline. Eastwood plays Walt Kowalski who is a widower holding onto his prejudice views from serving in the Korean War. The plot dips into his personal life showing his family problems, his Michigan neighborhood being taken over by gangs, and his prized-mint condition-1972 Gran Torino. Without giving too much away, Kowalski sets out to reform his young neighbor, Thao, who is trying to stay out of his corrupt cousins gang. Drawn against his will into the life of Thao's family, Kowalski is soon taking steps to protect them from the gangs that infest their neighborhood. For me the whole movie was a success due to the perfectly timed humor that I wouldn't expect to find in this type of movie.
On another note...I'm heading home this weekend to see my family. See you all on Monday!
Hugs,
Maggie
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