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remindmeofthe) wrote2009-01-25 06:08 pm
remindmeofthe) wrote2009-01-25 06:08 pm
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I saw Gran Torino with my mom today. Reasons why it was awesome are as follows:
* Every single movie on the planet would be vastly improved by Clint Eastwood wandering around, grunting disapprovingly at things. Yes. All of them. Yes, that one too. Yes, especially that one.
* It plays along with your expectations of a Clint Eastwood movie until suddenly it doesn't. The movie turns itself right on its head and becomes a wonderful clash of traditional Movie Machismo with the present day real world, and presents the consequences of escalating the violence.
* It is really damn funny in spots, and surprisingly educational in regards to the Hmong people.
However, if you had a grandfather or father who was intensely strict, grim, old-fashioned, and sweet in a very gruff sort of way where you needed to hear what he meant rather than what he said, and he died of a smoking-related illness, bring Kleenex. Bring lots of Kleenex. Hell, bring some anyway.
Also! Thanks to everyone for the birthday wishes and such on my birthday. Which was Friday, and no I didn't mention it, so if you're thinking, "Crap, I should have said something!", don't. It's okay. *g* You guys are all awesome.
* Every single movie on the planet would be vastly improved by Clint Eastwood wandering around, grunting disapprovingly at things. Yes. All of them. Yes, that one too. Yes, especially that one.
* It plays along with your expectations of a Clint Eastwood movie until suddenly it doesn't. The movie turns itself right on its head and becomes a wonderful clash of traditional Movie Machismo with the present day real world, and presents the consequences of escalating the violence.
* It is really damn funny in spots, and surprisingly educational in regards to the Hmong people.
However, if you had a grandfather or father who was intensely strict, grim, old-fashioned, and sweet in a very gruff sort of way where you needed to hear what he meant rather than what he said, and he died of a smoking-related illness, bring Kleenex. Bring lots of Kleenex. Hell, bring some anyway.
Also! Thanks to everyone for the birthday wishes and such on my birthday. Which was Friday, and no I didn't mention it, so if you're thinking, "Crap, I should have said something!", don't. It's okay. *g* You guys are all awesome.
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I am now picturing "The Little Mermaid" with Clint Eastwood occasionally popping into the screen to grunt disapprovingly at Ariel, and you are totally, utterly correct.
Also, sorry I missed your birthday! Even though you said not to be. So happy two-days-after-your-birthday! :D
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Thanks!
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Um... forget what planet, where the fuck MONTH am I in?
(HAPPY BIRTHDAY FROM HERE IN THE FUTURE WHERE I AM EVEN LATER D:)
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So - would I be wrong in thinking you may need more sleep?
(I wouldn't dare suggest less caffeine.)