Gran Torino (2008) | First Time Watching | FRR Movie Request

[@BrettShadow]

This is a masterclass at the difference between saying things that people consider racist and actually BEING racist. Huge difference.

[@yarsivad000.5]

I was born in 1965 and growing up. We told jokes about other European nationalities which would be considered racist or bigoted today, but weren’t mean spirited and no one took them seriously. We told jokes about how stupid our nationality was or somebody else’s in general. There were black jokes, Mexican jokes, etc., but mainly it was other European nationalities.

[@DoSomDiff]

@@yarsivad000.5 1968 here, I remember those times.

[@michaelatteberry6462]

1950 here. We said and heard lots of that but it was not with bad intentions and we never swore

[@manonthemoog]

There are no bad words. There are only bad intentions.

[@topmenace]

Words are just words. It's how you treat people and interact with people that does our doesnt make a racist. Not the words. Walt wasn't a racist... were that true he would not have let any of the hmongs near him.

[@Stogie2112]

Many people have been put off by Walt Kowalski's foul mouth and use of racist epithets. It's important to see that his "bigotry" was superficial. Regardless of who they were, anyone who earned his respect also earned his loyalty. Walt was an older man, a Korean War veteran, a widower, and who was angry at everyone. He just didn't like people in general, which is why he used all the classic bigoted epithets equally. He didn't discriminate between anyone, as he saw everyone as equally worthless. But then Thao, Sue and their family touched his heart. They became the caring family that he never had. They brought out the good man that Walt had hidden deep down. Walt gave his life for Thao's family. That's the greatest gift of respect and honor one could ever give.

[@susanfox6666]

Beautifully put.

[@Sig509]

He hated everyone equally, and the most he hated himself. But as you said, if someone deserved his sympathy, he was all in, even if the language did not change. Like his relation with the barber, and especially the Hmongs, or whatever you spell that. The more he knew them, the more he liked them, and that alone shows that the man was not a racist as so many people try to present him nowadays. He was also clearly damaged by the Korean War, as he told to the priest, what haunts men is not what they are ordered to do, but what they do when not ordered to do something.

[@gd3369]

Walt came from an era where using racial slurs was normal ... and as things changed in America, Walt never changed he stayed the same ... Walt wasn't a racist ... he said a lot of racial things but a racist doesn't sacrifice himself for the people that he is racist against ...nor does he give his prize possession to the person he said the most racial things too ... this was an outstanding movie ... most of the hmong people in this movie were just normal people from a neighbourhood they had no acting experience ... fun fact ... when Su was on that date with that dude and Walt called him a Pu$$y ...that was Clint's real son ..Scott Eastwood

[@gd3369]

totally agree with you ...

[@BigJohnLXV]

glad to see some really get it. Walt uses language that racists use, but there was no ill will behind it. he was just a grumpy, old man, with abrasive language

[@nancyellett1016]

Hes 93 now, we will lose an irreplaceable human being

[@Flayne009]

If I could give my life so Clint could live another fifty year I would. The man is a fucking treasure.

[@sixslinger9951]

@@Flayne009 I like clint but that is just plain weird

[@joseesparza7488]

@@nancyellett1016 his last movie as a director coming up. I’m gonna miss his movies. What a legacy.

[@selinakyle2368]

@@sixslinger9951agreed

[@korvy420]

@@joseesparza7488 rip clint

[@MrDMF567]

55:41 At the funeral when the Priest is telling the story of how Walt called him a “27yr old overeducated virgin”, you can see the barber laughing. Lol. Always gets me 😂

[@OriginalPuro]

Thao also looks the son of Walt directly in his eyes, which is opposite of his own culture but he is now a man and does not shy away. A good funeral.

[@timothyhedrick5295]

I've watched this movie and reactions to it at least 15 times and this was the first time I noticed the barber cracking up back in his pew. Too good.

[@KillstormSH]

I love that part.

[@historyofnerdom6111]

@@timothyhedrick5295same I never noticed that

[@gd3369]

me too ... the barber and Walts relationship is priceless ...

[@craigwoodfolk3240]

I think I might’ve found the best pair of movie reviewers on KZbin. at 65 years of age, it is a breath of fresh air to still be surprised by such maturity and wisdom. I look forward to your next review.

[@dw-fe2ww]

Truth.

[@jbc_8110]

Really? They are racists

[@honorandspite]

When he told Tao about the time he killed a young soldier in Korea, THAT was his true confession.

[@RyneMurray23]

That scene is one of my favorites. He tells him you were just holding that rifle. Great writing.

[@jonathanmosher72]

Eastwood was never in combat.

[@loristone9242]

@@jonathanmosher72 who said he was? I think the true confession mentioned in this comment means the character's true confession, not Clint Eastwood's confession...

[@jonathanmosher72]

@loristone9242 Because it's literally a conspiracy theory that Eastwood's characters' military service was him confessing to what he actually did in war. He was in the Army during the Korean War. But it was debunked years ago.

[@honorandspite]

@loristone9242 Yes. I see some are unable to understand that.

[@44murdoc]

The goofy white boy in the beginning of the movie is Scott Eastwood, Clints son

[@andreadeamon6419]

In the last few fast and the furious films with Kurt Russell

[@clevelandcbi]

Tribe is 4-2 😀

[@joseesparza7488]

Supposedly, when he auditioned and got hired, he got the part under a different last name because he wanted to prove he could act without Eastwood’s last name clout. But he’s a dead on young Clint Eastwood. Anyone who’s seen young Clint in his first movies can tell you he looks exactly like Clint when he was young.

[@andreadeamon6419]

@clevelandcbi Sadly once they got rid of chief - i haven't watched 1 game. I used to go to every game i could until then - if not watched it on tv 😢

[@SteveoGregg]

TRUE!!!

[@zackstoner4523]

Walt is not racist. He just says racist things. His actions prove he is not. Actions are worth more then words.

[@boomeister2]

This is the way that generation talked and not just "whites" but ALL races and "nationalities". It wasn't necessarily malicious...unless the malice was deserved. Look at the relationship with the barber. He calls him a "do wop dago" and the barber calls Walt a "pollack". But once you earn Walt's respect, he is loyal to the death...literally!

[@kevinRip81]

You’re absolutely right. Both my grandfathers were like Walt after having fought in WWII. The military also uses terminology to describe the people they’re fighting to dehumanize them so it makes it easier to kill them in your mind; because they’re “G**ks” or all the other slurs he used. Old Vets may be rough around the edges, but in the end, they’d do anything for you if you become their friend and earn their respect

[@living-wellon-less5669]

@@boomeister2 Yes, people have gotten too damn sensitive! I am 68 and retired from GM, the one person I enjoyed working with the most was one black guy and we would bust each others balls all day long! I miss ole West he was a good dude, he had a brother that was gay and his dad would say "he wears his britches backwards" and it would crack us up!

[@swordofice890]

@@boomeister2 it was all a gauge of character and how thick your skin was. can you take it and sling it back? can you sling it and take it as well? really spoke about you if you understood that unwritten rule. cause if you could get over a petty thing such as a crack at who you were supposed to be, then you can show who you really are instead. that's what mattered

[@notintohandles]

Walt is racist.

[@docbearmb]

Walt knew he had terminal lung cancer. He tried to tell his son who was too busy. His sacrifice was a perfect solution to all the problems.

[@brandonsherman8173]

@@TheWorldsOkayestUSMarine simultaneously the best and worst character in the series lol.

[@woahblackbettybamalam]

This sounds like a Breaking Bad comment 😂

[@arinevermore]

Besides he is already too tired of taking lives, you can see the confessions of his time in Korea, all the killings he did haunts him his whole life. It makes sense he wanted to go that way because he already at peace with his past and himself, he peacefully get the gamgsters locked up by sacrificing himself.

[@TheRealdal]

Clint wrote , directed, acted, and produced this movie just like many of his later films. That’s even him singing at the end. Dirty Harry is my favorite actor, he’s hella talented.

[@bentighe4811]

Nick Schenk wrote this film.

[@frederickking1660]

Another facet of Clint is a piano bar player. He comes from a time where men were stoic. Quiet and tough. The times were tough and you had to stand up for yourself or the world would crush you. His son has a good interview about his father on Joe Rogans podcast.

[@RobertThurman-c2w]

Clint hired alot of people who weren't actors. He wanted a genuine feel to the movie. So the fact you picked up on the "bad acting" was awesome. The white kid he told they didn't wanna be his brother, was Clint's son. Great reaction!

[@Austin.Kilgore]

I don’t think I’d consider it “bad acting”… because he’s playing a character who essentially was poorly acting, they were putting up a front, ya know… a poser. Lol Which an actor trying to portray a character who’s putting on an unconvincing act (aka “poorly acting”) actually sounds like it could be pretty challenging.

[@Austin.Kilgore]

Which I think could apply to a lot of the “gangsters” in this movie… that all their “tough guy” act they’re putting on is just that, them acting. They just trying to act/appear a lot tougher than they actually are.

[@TekWolfie]

They hired actual Hmong people so the acting ability was a bit limited.

[@D1sc0rd-]

I can’t deny they weren’t superb actors but I had zero problem with the “bad acting”, for the exact reasons yall mentioned, and because the way people spoke was more natural, real, than the perfect intonation of seasoned actors. They were all playing the part of normal people and they spoke exactly like normal people would, not perfectly certain in the delivery of their every word.

[@shannontaylor1849]

I generally don't comment, and rarely positively, but I appreciate the quality of banter on display here. Well done.

[@FriendRequestReviews]

🤝

[@jeffreyroberts4156]

You guys happened to be in my feed today and checked you out for the first time. Really enjoyed your reaction and your thorough analysis at the end. Many of the notes you hit were ones that I had when I first watched this film. Will have to start watching you guys more often now.

[@FriendRequestReviews]

Welcome aboard! Thank you for watching.

[@Will_E_Wonty]

Ditto. A lucky find. Subbed.

[@WeinsEarp]

Same. Looking forward to new reactions.

[@mynameisnoonesbusiness4488]

Me too! Good algorithm. Wonder what stuck us together.

[@KOLLIS1969]

A great movie about the need for balance. Tao needed Walt in his life to toughen him up, Walt needed Tao to help him soften up.

[@machtnichtsseimann]

Unfortunately, it seems that you are in the minority of that opinion. It seems that many are obsessed over Walt's language. Far deeper than that. I agree with you.

[@AliceBowie]

Yeah. This movie makes me think about how they met each other just in time to change each other's lives for the better. Imagine if Walt had died before this happened. It reminds me to be open to meeting new people, because you never know who might save your soul or whatever.

[@dudermcdudeface3674]

Walt's will with all the car stereotypes is perfect.

[@febed01]

And he didn't know about the north of France in late 80's - early 90's (surnamed "Paradise of tuning"). We made it all back then, and a lot more 😆😆 I was quite shy so I limited myself with long-range lights, "K2000" moving red light, and a 2m Citizen-Band antenna ^^ Other added ultra-wide tires (check the width of your garage door, dudes), boosted the engine, pink/cheetah fur covers for the wheel, and other questionnable mods ^^

[@MsZo3y]

My grandpa actually served as well. He actually was the one to introduce me to this movie when I was younger. It made me cry, made me angry, showed me humbleness for others, etc. Walt reminds me of my grandpa with his demeanor. Same attitude. Same conceal nd carry (inside &outside). My grandpa is exactly Walt. Now everytime this movie comes on Tv, he will text me to tell me nd we’ll watch it together or he’ll call me nd tell me😊. He would tell me i have the personality of the Korean sister😂. This is just one of the main movies that keep me and my grandpa closer (we’re big movie ppl🤷🏻‍♀️) Thank y’all for the reaction💕

[@FriendRequestReviews]

Thankyou for sharing 😊

[@cjpreach]

"Whenever there's gang members in a movie, and there's an alley - it's a wrap." GREAT LINE!

[@JuarezDerrick]

Boys in the hood

[@kensteel9872]

The only one Million Dollar baby???? You guys have a treasure trove to watch!

[@tec52]

The Hmong characters were not actors Eastwood wanted authenticity so hired real Hmongs who spoke the language, etc. So if you think the acting wasn't up to par, it's because they weren't actors.

[@patticriss2238]

Guys, that was the most fun I’ve had in a little while. Thanks a lot. You’re both so smart and appear to have enormous hearts. Thanks. I had fun.

[@emd78s]

When the officer switched languages with him hit hard too. He saw it was too important to Tao to just tell him stay back

[@h.s.lafever3277]

Walt reminds me of my Dad, i miss him so much. RIP the worst thing of me getting old is losing those i love.

[@mik9124]

This man is not able to make a bad movie , he is legend of his time . Love all of his working . Everything what he has done was right on point , never failed . He got you like all of of us all the time he did it . He is Legend . THX Clint we will never forget what's between the lines .

[@kirklandstumpOB1]

“What you gonna do? Carry your tools in a rice bag?” Made ya guys laugh haha😂

[@FriendRequestReviews]

that line was hilarious and it caught on late for us too lol

[@jeffjones6221]

One of the best movies ever. We all talk shit...but everything in this is relatable.

[@evelynne2846]

Yes, Clint wrote the screenplay, acted, directed the movie and that's him singing at the closing credits. And that was his son with Sue. Very much enjoyed your reaction to this great movie. Thank you.

[@BM-hb2mr]

Another great movie is "Mule" he wrote tht too

[@prompt4196]

​@@BM-hb2mr Yes, you two definitely should try The Mule. THe late Eastwood movies are masterpieces.

[@clevelandcbi]

Didn't know that ^^^

[@TheseBitchesWantNikes]

He didn't write it.

[@B.Wayne1939]

Walts True Confession Was to Tao 😔 Through the Basement Door, Walts Sacrifice to Save Tao, What a Legend 🇺🇸🫡🇦🇺

[@petresko1041]

55:40 His barber friend cracking up on the bench like "That's exactly what he would have said"

[@clevelandcbi]

That and the reading of the will were 2 laughs I did NOT see coming. 😂😂😂

[@timbaker6540]

Outlaw Josie Wales and UNFORGIVIN are my two favorite Clint Eastwood movies Classics

[@deadbeat6232]

Unforgiven is the best modern western movie, without a doubt,

[@BalokLives]

Definitely the best modern western movie. @timbaker6540 But "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly", "A Fist Full of Dollars", and "The Outlaw Jose Wales" are also standout Westerns.

[@KarlGutowski]

I worked for an old Irish guy who's probably 10 years younger than Kowalski in this movie. He told me that this is how blue collar men used to talk to each other in the 60s and 70s. Every race, and nationality got it in equal quantities from all sides. It wasn't considered disrespect as much as barbershop talk. You were allowed to give it, but also expected to take it, and if you got it, you were considered a man, and a peer. Everyone had grit, and thick skin. It was just a part of being a man. Language changed as women entered the workforce, and now this way of talking is considered toxic, because we let those most easily offended to dictate the terms of public conversation.

[@treycantrell8590]

Also we gotta remember that us blue collar guys know the suck, and other, softer, people will always squeeze themselves into the nice positions because they literally cannot fathom how to deal with the job. Us blue collar guys will get so injured and keep on going and some of the only joy is ragging on our buddies

[@mot0rhe4d40]

You are right. Only thing you left out was the advent of Fathers being removed from the home. The single mothers raising boys. Softened generations of young men. And we are reaping that today with all the weak handshake boys out there.

[@taylorsimmons4280]

They still talk like this today, when you fall under the Ole school blue collar

[@johngage856]

@@taylorsimmons4280yep, I’m a CNC machinist and we all talk shit all day every day. The only difference is because of the way the world is today race is left out of it. On the shop floor nobody would care if it’s all in good spirit but we don’t need the office getting involved. But everything else is fair game. And everyone has a good time. And when we need help everyone has our back. Makes a tight fun group.

[@kylethompson3008]

We still talk like this. I guess it just depends where ya work

[@DannyBedo]

I saw this movie in theaters just a couple years after my grandpa who raised me died, he’s the same age as Clint. This movie should be called “how to make a man better” generational trauma being overcome by a sense of community. This movie is an amazing tragedy Film, Mr. Eastwood is nothing but an amazing actor and director.

[@misch2k]

“Unforgiven” is one of Clint’s best movies

[@thaistomp]

Its his best by far 💯

[@mikeeckel2807]

"Absolute Power" is an excellent political thriller. Gene Hackman plays the part of the President of the United States.

[@unclebounce1495]

I like it, but never understood why people think it's such a legendary movie. Just a solid one. IMO the story is pretty cliche, the plot turns, everything is typical "anti-hero hero" western killing everyone to save the honor of the wammins.

[@joeyboogenz]

Clint really is a living legend . The Good ,the bad & the ugly , Hang em' high ,Fistfull of dollars , High Plains drifter , Magnum force & especially "Dirty Harry" made him an American icon . He also did write & direct this film. He also produced & directed "American Sniper " . He is a true American Badass. All his old flicks should be seen .

[@docbearmb]

How could you not include “The Outlaw Josey Wales”?

[@joeyboogenz]

@@docbearmb I Knew I effed' up something !!!! Agreed 100%

[@OriginalPuro]

Tip: there's no space between the last letter of a sentence and the full-stop, nor is there a space in front of a comma.

[@KillstormSH]

@@OriginalPuro Tip: nobody values your grammar lesson on the Internet to appear more intelligent when there was no provocation to begin with. In fact, trying to call out people who weren't combative in the first place over trivial things like grammar in a KZbin comment really ends up backfiring by making you seem extremely pompous, which nobody appreciates.

[@andreadeamon6419]

​@@docbearmbevery which way but loose

[@windwarattack2300]

I make it a must to watch this Movie every year....hell I watched it in the theater when it first dropped...it was just as special and meaningful then as it is today 16 years later

[@FriendRequestReviews]

I believe it'll be special for the next 100 years this movie is a gem.

[@jonlandin2440]

His westerns were mainly in the 1960s and 70s. He came back and did another one in 1992 called Ungorgiven about a retired gunman,.and it won several Oscars.

[@MisterMasterShafter1]

Pale Rider (1985)

[@35t10b]

Unforgiven is my favorite movie of all time.

[@Rooundguy68]

This was my first Movie review with you all. OMG you guys CRACKED me UP. "Who did they get to write this? The KLAN?" OMG.

[@ThistleAndSea]

Such great movie. Thanks for sharing this one! 🙂 "Dragon Lady" is the one that cracks me up every time, LOL!

[@BayAreaMike99]

51:06 can’t believe I didn’t notice this the screen door looks like a confession booth screen and he’s actually confessing what he actually has done and has been been bothering him and he’s confessing it to Tao which would be the priest

[@clevelandcbi]

GREAT catch!!! I always look for this comment and don't see it. His last act was carrying out his wife's wish.

[@shooter_My_Dula]

This Movie hits Hard. Great Movie, Great Reaction, had a blast laughing with y’all, the white boy who was trying act like he was form the hood, was Clint Eastwood son, and that’s Clint Eastwood singing at the End too. Peace Brothers ✌🏼

[@unseenentity326]

C'mon guys. He said Dragon Lady because he likes her and she knew it. They are officially close friends.

[@PatKlotchko-qv9hw]

This is the 1'st time I've seen you're reaction to a movie, you rock !!!!!

[@FriendRequestReviews]

We have plenty more movie reactions for you to check out! Thank you for the support!

[@MrDMF567]

The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly (1966) is a must-watch. Such an epic movie & score. The quintessential Spaghetti Western & Eastwood is just so cool as the iconic anti-hero. It’s part of a “trilogy” (that aren’t actually connected) by the same director (Sergio Leone) & with the same composer (Ennio Morricone)…and all with Clint. They are all iconic BANGERS, but TGTB&TU is considered the GOAT. A lot of the stylistic elements are things you’ll recognize in more modern films. Especially Tarantino films (he said his fav movie ever is TGTB&TU). Also, Dirty Harry (1971) is another legendary Eastwood film.

[@IZPC]

Awesome synopsis. Thank you.

[@jasonnord785]

Nick Schenk wrote this on napkins at a bar. He had two jobs: one dealing with old school vets and another with Hmong coworkers. Eastwood shot it as written. Props to both!

[@jeanine6328]

He played another character which is basically a younger Walt. You should check out Heartbreak Ridge. My dad and I used to watch it together a few times a year. It’s got a lot of humor.

[@ShifuCareaga]

BINGO. Underrated af

[@jeanine6328]

@@ShifuCareaga THANK YOU! Its so rudely overlook. It’s one of my favorite movies. I still have the VHS and later picked up the DVD, I must have watched it in excess of 50 times. There are a lot of people who have said they didn’t like his depiction of a Marine, having been so disrespectful to his superiors. But I think those people are young and don’t understand respect, even in the military, is earned in most cases. If someone has no business in their position, they’re going to get people killed and deserve no respect.

[@williammontroy9024]

Lol it wasnt just disrespectful it was true in korea they actually did have to use Chinese and Korean bodies for sandbags in some cases . They even once used dead Chinese bodies to ancor a bridge . It was honestly probably the most brutal savage war American troops have ever been involved in . Men like walt that were in those fights became incredibly hard .

[@loonylenny]

That's especially true for when Allied Forces were pushed, I think, to the southeast corner of the Korean peninsula. That was the closest we came to losing the that war.

[@ShifuCareaga]

Watch The Pacific

[@loonylenny]

@@ShifuCareaga isn't that about WW2? It has nothing to do with the Korean War

[@ShifuCareaga]

@@loonylenny that's ... my point. If you think Korea was bad, see The Pacific. Nothing, not even Hamburger Hill or D Day scenes compare to what Marines went through on those islands. Nothing.

[@loonylenny]

@@ShifuCareaga here's the thing we're not talking about World War II we're talking about Korea you come barging in spouting off about World War II not even anywhere near what we were discussing

[@thaistomp]

Those Asian bloods were terrorizing the whole hood in that little Honda. Lol.

[@ReymundoCortez]

You know Clint loved the fact he got to roast his son so hard. Incase you didn't recognize him he plays the guy that was dating the girl.

[@clevelandcbi]

"Shut up, pussy!!!" 😂😂😂

[@Roux.D]

Seen this a million times and I thoroughly enjoyed you two's reaction! You guys had me laughing along and trying to hold back tears at the end! =;-)

[@tdgallagher218]

A common theme you will find in many Clint Eastwood movies is that his characters are typically loners who basically have no need or desire for long-term relationships. He wants to be left alone and prefers to travel by himself, and yet in time, he reluctantly adopts friends along the way that he starts caring for and ultimately protects them from harm. If you're looking for additional Eastwood movies, I would look no further than Unforgiven (1992). What is unique about the movie is that none of the characters in it are heroes. Just about every main character has demons from their past that haunt them. The movie is by no means the traditional plot of good versus evil. I personally believe it is one Eastwood's best movie.

[@christhrasher9892]

Outlaw Josey Wales should be a must in your Clint Eastwood journey

[@KillstormSH]

Thanks again for the reaction, fellas! I remember seeing this in theaters with my dad when I was only 11 lol. The whole theater gave a standing ovation when it was over. Good times. Was my favorite movie then and still is my favorite movie to this day as an adult. Incredible reaction!

[@bettybaby63]

Why is it such a successful formula? Bc there are only about 7 literary themes which all stories flow from. This one, hits several. Outstanding all around. Clint is a legend. Really fun reaction.

[@loisrogers9042]

This is the first time I've listened to the 2 of you react. I really like this movie, and your commentary.

[@madisonwhite3360]

42:30 “they had the clan write this ish bro” 😂😭💀💀💀

[@troynewsome3710]

You guys don't know how much I enjoyed watching you two watch this movie. Great stuff.

[@RoadDoug]

First time viewing. Y’all were great. You got the right energy together. Subbed, liked and about to ring that bell.

[@FriendRequestReviews]

Welcome aboard!

[@RaulGuadalupe-cb9ly]

I LOOOVE Gran Torino!❤ Eastwood killed this!

[@rafm3068]

"They hired the Clan to write this sh!t" funniest line from the reaction lol

[@heathen-heart]

or anyone from the 1950s-60s lol

[@OriginalPuro]

shit.* It's ok to type English on the internet. Censorship is for children.

[@rafm3068]

@@OriginalPuro Was not sure if it was allowed on youtube.

[@Hawk-ODA212]

Cracked me up too. I laughed out loud.

[@freespirit9981]

I was rolling laughing when I heard that.

[@RickTrzeciak-k2y]

The most entertaining first time watching review for me and it's not even close, thank you

[@kevinehle6637]

Great reaction! You are both really good at what you do. Gran Torino is a classic. Your respect for this movie is appreciated.

[@R1ch4rd74]

Everyone is like an onion. we all have layers that make us who we are. what layer you show some vs others is up to you. stay blessed everyone. loved this reaction.

[@FriendRequestReviews]

Ogres have layers!

[@dennishendrikx3228]

I am Dutch, our spices are salt and... Well, nothing else. Salt. Boiled potatoes, vegetables, some flat meat. My wife is Greek, and especially at her grandmother's village in the mountain, the food is insane good. I eat things there I would never eat normally. You can't say no to grandmother. You can, but she doesn't care. She will make you eat, I love the Greeks. I was smoking outside the farm, and the tiny 87yr old grandmother came walking with a big pumpkin, she throws it on the table infront of me, and she hammers a butcher knife inside it. Smiling at me, talking, casually hitting that knife with a hammer. Amazing people.

[@thekonkoe]

In a deep irony I consider the Greek side of my family to be the one which is less adventurous with food (although my grandfather was an outlier). My grandma is probably the most extreme but my most my aunts uncles, cousins, etc are similar, even a bit of black pepper can start a coughing fit and the tiniest hint of pink in meat (even a smoke ring) is intolerable. I grew up with a wide variety of delicious Greek food and still cook it myself but non-Greek food always had some narrow parameters for my Greek family.

[@Prone2Thrill]

"They hired the clan to write this shit" (Trouble W the Curve / Unforgiven / Good the bad & The Ugly)

[@LAMan394]

My dad was in Korea with the First Marine Division. He also stacked bodies and it stayed with him for life. And he also used the same crude names for every race but still had friends from every race who were like him. Different generation.

[@fighterx9840]

I genuinely loved the relationship that was built between Walt and Thao, and I found it touching when Walt said he was proud of calling Thao his friend

[@CLJ7696]

Seen this in the theater, I remember everyone laughing at the absurd racist stereotypes in the movie, today people would probably walk out lol.

[@KillstormSH]

Same. One of my fondest memories was seeing this with my pops in theaters at the age of 11 but still understanding most of the absurd rhetoric being portrayed.

[@machtnichtsseimann]

Their loss! If people don't strive to read beneath the lines, in life, at the movies, attempt to discern where someone is coming from, and not be a hypocrite about it, then they're truly missing out.

[@ShifuCareaga]

They'd be pussies

[@CaesarAlexander]

41:33 y’all picked up that he called him Thao instead of toad, shows that Walt knows when to be serious* as well in a professional setting. Also Walt doesn’t use Toad in front of strangers which shows Walt has respect for Thao.

[@bleachedbrother]

I loved your reaction. Best one of all the reactions I've seen for this film. My favorite (and funniest) comment from you guys was "Did they get the Klan to write this s**t?"😅😅😅

[@mattk070]

Ok, that was one of the best reactions! You guys had me rolling. I can’t wait to watch some more of your stuff. I would hang out with you guys any day and we’d all just laugh and have a good time! Thanks for the reaction…

[@FriendRequestReviews]

Glad you enjoyed!

[@RyneMurray23]

If you pay attention throughout the movie when you see Walt's daughter in law she is playing with her pearl necklaces and her bracelets and looking at her rings. All that she took from Dorothy, Walt's wife.

[@clevelandcbi]

Yep. She got the jewelry. Her kid NOT getting the car cracked me up.

[@RyneMurray23]

@@clevelandcbi it's one of my favorite parts of the movie. Him completely ignoring his family asking for stuff, and trying to put him in a home like he couldn't handle himself.

[@lockeforeer]

"1 and 0 for toxic masculinity" that caught me so offguard lmfao

[@ShifuCareaga]

Lol what? Leftist wank

[@dw-fe2ww]

You guys caught things i did not. Thank you for your brilliant observations. The idea of the confession to Taub hit ne between the eyes. Without a doubt i feel you are the best reacters on youtube.

[@kevinsmith4429]

Those dudes trying to get Tao are following gang tradition : Jumping someone in. Most of the time you get beat in & beat out of it. North side of the Chi is a streetcrime school. Went there four years.

[@Mikevdog]

Nick Schenk wrote the script. His first script. He was a construction worker and part time writer at the time.

[@marksummers666]

20:54 - the white kid who puts the black voice on is Scott Eastwood, Clint's son lol

[@tinagriggs1004]

This was a really good reaction. Shows your character when you can see through the racial slurs into the soul of the actual man. I love how you didnt cut out a lot of the movie too. Great movie. Really enjoyed watching this. 😊

[@FriendRequestReviews]

I didn't cut out a lot which means demonization unfortunately. Glad you enjoy our reaction tho🙏🏾

[@drewklein8716]

You both are very good reactors. You're intelligent and you have something to say. This is rare, especially online. I truly hope your channel blows up.

[@michaelrowley-o5m]

The Humong are living in America as refugees from the Vietnam war ….their natural home were the mountains of Laos…they formed a huge guerrilla army trained and supported by the CIA AND US special forces….with the help of America they fought a long war against Communists forces in Laos and Vietnam. When America left Vietnam and Laos in 1975….the Humong were rescued by the US military ,…and thousands were brought to the USA to reward them for their loyalty to the USA.

[@MB-rt9dq]

Already reacted on the patreon but I'm very happy about the views on this, I hope you get discovered by new fans. Keep it up FRR

[@ab11206]

Awesome reaction, you guys got a great vibe. Looking forward to more reactions.✌👍

[@teenofthailand1]

Watch the Good, the Bad and the Ugly. Long but part of why Clint is a legend

[@mcbeezee2120]

You said it exactly right about the "...use you as sandbags..." line. Crazy visuals. Nice one guys. Keep 'em coming.

[@1701odin]

You want another movie with Eastwood playing a grumpy old man: Trouble With The Curve

[@crystalr7602]

Reply part 2 - Just wanted to add, thanks for sharing your thoughts guys. I've seen the movie a dozen times and I have the DVD. You guys added to the pleasure of the jist of the banter of the movie and it was more about life in general and it's great to see some younger guys that call it like it is. Good luck on your channel and I'll be checking you out again.

[@wmason1961]

I've got to admit. Old guys like me think a lot about the barber shop scenes when we are messing with each other in front of the young guys at work. It thickens them up a little. It also identifies the young men who are worth showing some loyalty to. It forces them to earn it. I'm approaching retirement. Some young men obviously haven't had any men in their lives. And are afraid to mess with their co workers. Even to just break the ice. I have a couple of twenty something trainees.

[@DwarfsRBest]

This was a quality and sincere reaction to an amazing movie. Walt is genuinely one of the best, most layered characters in all of fiction. The way that he is so abrasive and hostile on the outside hides how kind and legit he is underneath, even from himself. I don't think I've ever seen a movie peel back the layers of such a complex character in such an organic way; his complete turnaround felt entirely believable the whole way through.

[@johnmosleysr7312]

I would never take these two guys to a theater with me lol. Just watch the movie, and let other people watch it as well. Just another grumpy old man.

[@FriendRequestReviews]

lol you'd likely be doing us a favor

[@davescomedy2731]

You guys were a lot of fun to see this with. I give the movie and you a 9.2.

[@TheJudasrising86]

His son was so great and so low key

[@ItsMaceo]

Not sure if I watched you guys before but this was a great reaction. My checks was hurting laughing with you guys too 😂😂😂. Haven’t seen the movie since it came out I was like 16 and from Detroit. Clint was Awesome.

[@chascouple3]

I had to watch it twice to see the medical records say cancer. He went out with grace from the person he used to be. Clint is the GOAT… watch him in the movie “ the mule.” He is great at 90 when he filmed that one

[@raycollins511]

this movie gets me every time i watch a reaction to it. the last part is so powerful. but i can understand him doing that instead of going thru all the pain and stuff from cancer that he had. he was able to go out on his terms. so powerful showing just being nice to some one can change their mind about things. he tried to have relations with his own family but they didn't care so he found a substitute. and most would say we all know someone like Walt that acts mad at everybody but deep down that is just how they cope with things. another movie that gets me every time is The Man from Nowhere. it is a Korean movie and this one is actually where the Jon Wick movies came from. the last of that movie is also very emotional for me. lot of blood and guts kind of movie but very good. it is like Scare Face where the violence is not really shown but heard.

[@csw3287]

Clint is Mr. Cool: Dirty Harry, Pale Rider, Unforgiven, Hang'em High

[@ShifuCareaga]

No one in comments is mentioning In the Line of Fire 🔥 or more recent stuff. But yes a good follow up to this is Heartbreak Ridge. Walt when he was young!!

[@george217]

That was a Silver Star that Walt earned in Korea...

[@cropdustcaptain3059]

Great reaction guys, and hilarious too. Thanks! You got a new subscriber

[@Hawk-ODA212]

Great reaction guys. Some who react to this movie can't get past the racial slurs and stereotypes. You guys get it. I laughed out loud when you said it's like the Klan wrote the script. The main character is angry, lonely and flawed. But even flawed people have the potential to do good if the opportunity presents itself. Good job guys. I'm subscribing. You may also want to check out the true story in the movie Hacksaw Ridge. Thanks.- Hawk

[@seanthompson1197]

I loved that yall fully reacted to that "sandbag" line. It was DARK. I love this movie and even though the slurs aren't PC, the moral is a good one. The movie has some weak points tho. Particularly the fact that the one group of black people has a black guy saying "I'll eat your face".. That is the most out of touch line I have ever heard. What black guy would EVER say that? Great job yall

[@davidkennedy6227]

You guys was awesome watching this movie with, definitely found some dudes I enjoyed watching this with.You guys did a great job of putting the right scenes in there, plus you guy's are funny as hell. Said who wrote this movie, you said had to be the KKK, 😂😂

[@ddom678]

thank you for your insights and perspectives