Gran Torino Reaction
Added 2025-02-11 20:23:56 +0000 UTC
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In the movie language spoken by the Vietnamese American characters is Hmong, not Vietnamese. The actors who spoke Hmong were Hmong speakers, and some of their lines were improvised. While the script was written in English, the actors improvised some of the Hmong dialogue on set. Dyane Hang Garvey served as a cultural consultant, providing input on names, traditions, and translations. The Hmong characters in the film were played by real Hmong-speaking actors, which was a departure from Hollywood's typical practice of using actors who mimic the language. Some Hmong actors expressed that their portrayal in the film was not always accurate and that some important lines were not subtitled, leading to a skewed perception of the Hmong community. While the Hmong characters did not speak Vietnamese, the film does feature a Vietnamese character named Tao, who communicates with Walt Kowalski in English and is also seen speaking to his girlfriend in Hmong.
Jay Wolfe
2025-04-15 15:14:29 +0000 UTCTrey, the guy Sue is "dating" is Clint Eastwood's real life son Scott Eastwood
Johnny Sondergard
2025-02-23 10:51:38 +0000 UTCJust leave your suggestions as their own comments bud. You don’t gotta reply under other people’s suggestions the movies YOU’D like instead. It’s annoying.
cordel corothers
2025-02-19 17:01:25 +0000 UTCI think you would enjoy the Clint Eastwood film , The Mule. I've seen other great Clint Eastwood movies suggested here. You girls are wonderful with your honest reactions and I enjoy seeing your emotional response to these films.
Stuart A Naylor
2025-02-18 04:13:23 +0000 UTCThank you for the reaction, it was a very emotionally charged film. A very strong portrait of the difficulties immigrants being displaced by conflict, but finding a home in America. As well as the somewhat flawed view of previous generations views from living through many wars. But to see them both grow to live and love one another and the strong bonds developed in such a short time makes this film beautiful. Well done, Mr. Kowalski for this great movie :)
Gunteric
2025-02-15 23:59:27 +0000 UTCChi doesn’t cry in many movies, or when she does it’s just a little cry. Chi was sobbing like Hella in this one! That shows this is a powerful emotional movie.
fan
2025-02-15 19:48:05 +0000 UTCMovies are meant to evoke strong emotions. They should make you cry, fill you with joy, or even make you angry. They inspire you to question things you thought you understood. That is the essence of cinema. If you aren’t fully immersing yourself in the film, then what’s the point? Keep letting go and allow yourself to dive into the movies. This is why we appreciate watching your reactions; we get to relive the experience through you. By the way, the actor who played "Thao" wasn't that great at the time. And just a heads up: don't watch "Mystic River" or "Million Dollar Baby" if you want to avoid shedding tears—(watch both of them)
RichieBIV
2025-02-15 06:48:26 +0000 UTCThank you. Hard to put my appreciation into words. So hard. Thank you is because. My favourite movie. I got to watch it again. And sharing a response so raw and genuine with you ladies special again.
Gavin Dwyer
2025-02-15 05:49:19 +0000 UTCPlease react to Space Cowboys (2000) another great Clint Eastwood movie 🌎 🚀 🛰️ 🌔
Blackwargreymon00
2025-02-15 01:59:55 +0000 UTC“I’m not threatening you, mate. It’s beyond f*cking words.” It is a classic.
Duncan
2025-02-14 23:45:39 +0000 UTCTry the good stuff Blues Brothers, The ref(christmas time) or if you want military Stripes
Kris Homeniuk
2025-02-14 22:33:50 +0000 UTCMore of "Where Eagles Dare" kinda guy. But it beats play misty
Kris Homeniuk
2025-02-14 22:31:58 +0000 UTCKinda of Full Circle from Clint Eastwoods Movie "Heartbreak Ridge" where he plays a Vietnam Veteran who is maxing out his enlistment in the service and has to train the next generation of Marines while getting ready for life as a civilian.
Kris Homeniuk
2025-02-14 22:30:48 +0000 UTCthis is my second favorite Clint Eastwood movie, my first is the outlaw Josey wales.
Florida Man
2025-02-14 22:18:09 +0000 UTCAs other have said, Million Dollar Baby is a must watch. I'd say on par with this one.
Louis Powis
2025-02-14 21:32:58 +0000 UTCAmerican Psycho
Manospondylus
2025-02-14 17:01:44 +0000 UTCIf you want a comedy to change the pace after a heavy hitter, 40 Year Old Virgin is 👌
cordel corothers
2025-02-14 05:34:19 +0000 UTCThe Wolf of Wall Street
Satoru
2025-02-13 14:29:05 +0000 UTCI could see 'Eternal Sunshine' happening as a Valentine's Day upload. Hopefully they do come back around to Jim Carrey, there are a few more that would be good reactions including 'Yes Man', 'Man on the Moon' and 'The Majestic'.
S M
2025-02-13 14:26:30 +0000 UTCHa Love you girls! Another great reaction.This movie has grown to become a classic. It grabs me everytime I see it. If you're taking suggestions for further American classics to explore, please consider The Man who Shot Liberty Valance (black and white but that doesn't scare you guys, right?), The Godfather, and Rocky. Keep on rockin
tommylegless
2025-02-13 04:13:01 +0000 UTCI love this movie so much
Stefan Williams
2025-02-13 03:01:27 +0000 UTCThe guy that plays sues boyfriend is Clint Eastwoods son in real life
Chris W
2025-02-13 02:05:11 +0000 UTCOne more thing, not related to this movie at all but since there isn't a thread for suggestions I thought that I would put this here... I'm watching a lot of your older content because I've run out of everything else that you've put out 🙂. I see that you love Jim Carrey but you never covered one of his best movies: Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. It's a really different role for him. It's not a comedy it's a dramatic role and he's fantastic in it. You should add that to your list for sure.
Joel Purvis
2025-02-13 00:38:46 +0000 UTCThis was a beautiful reaction. Lets watch a happy movie next.
matthew
2025-02-12 20:30:11 +0000 UTCThere's a couple more awesome movie's directed and starring Clint Eastwood .. "Million Dollar Baby" and "Pale Rider" 😊 and if / when you watch "Million Dollar Baby" you'll need your napkins too that's for sure
Johnny Sondergard
2025-02-12 14:06:37 +0000 UTCDefinitely one of his best.
Joel Purvis
2025-02-12 13:25:01 +0000 UTCagreed, when Chi cries, I can almost physically feel it. It's a powerful story and expertly told.
Proto Type
2025-02-12 12:39:25 +0000 UTCThis movie is always hard to watch for me. Knowing what happens at the end doesn't make it any easier to watch. In fact, for me it makes the good moments in the movie harder to enjoy. Really great work by Clint Eastwood, in my opinion this is his best movie. That was a wonderful reaction ladies, you two are amazing!💜
Digitalversager
2025-02-12 09:56:42 +0000 UTCThe heart aches seeing our strong Chi cry 😭😭😭😭 A beautiful film seeing Wally and Toads friendship. And Wally opening up to his neighbours.. And Toad coming out of his shell. And Sue, she really brought everyone together with her bright personality.
Daryl
2025-02-12 05:54:14 +0000 UTCBless you both that was such a lovely reaction. Hope you got some catharsis even with the tears causing an unwanted side effect :').
Patrick
2025-02-12 05:10:27 +0000 UTCI think there are many symbolic themes in this movie. In the beginning they had the funeral for Walt's wife and next door they were celebrating the birth of a new baby. It represents the general theme of life and death in the movie. Then Walt died so that Thao could live his life in peace. The Gran Torino symbolizes American culture and industry. That's why Walt gave it to Thao, after teaching him how to live and work in America. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Chi is my favorite character, and Katie looks just like Youa.
Grumpy Monk
2025-02-12 05:06:28 +0000 UTCThere are many Hmong and Vietnamese people living in America. I love how this movie portrays the Asian-American families and community. It feels so realistic. Unfortunately, many Asian people live in parts of America that are high in crime.
Grumpy Monk
2025-02-12 04:31:15 +0000 UTCAnother amazing reaction. This movie is so good but it's a heart puller. It tore me up the first time I saw it.
Looney
2025-02-12 04:28:39 +0000 UTCYeah, I was hoping Hella would be able to host Chi & Katie in watching this one (similar to how Chi had hosted Hella & Katie in watching Back to the Future)... but ah well, at least Chi will now get to experience what I consider to be Eastwood's pinnacle film.
S_Vive
2025-02-12 04:24:24 +0000 UTCI second this! Dead Mans Shoes is incredible
Magnet Hand
2025-02-12 04:13:46 +0000 UTCYes, I second this. One of, if not, his best.
Paul De'Armond
2025-02-12 04:01:55 +0000 UTCThanks for mentioning that - The Munchies *have* reacted to this before (different cast of reactors previously 🤪). Thought I’d gone completely cuckoo for a bit!
Duncan
2025-02-12 03:51:09 +0000 UTCMillion Dollar Baby by Eastwood is another great movie.
K
2025-02-12 03:15:27 +0000 UTCThere’s an absolutely exceptional movie called ‘Dead Man’s Shoes’ which I can’t recommend highly enough. Themes running through this movie that align slightly. In (my humble!) opinion, Dead Man’s Shoes is one of the best movies ever out of the U.K.. Impossible to watch the first time and not cry. I recommend it to anyone - hopefully ‘The Munchies!’ if they want to watch it (after The Untouchables 🙂). Just don’t read up about it before you watch it - you’ll understand why after 🥲 (*hopefully more UK independent movies from Munchies. God I’d love those reactions! 😂🤞🏻)
Duncan
2025-02-12 01:51:44 +0000 UTCI'm not going to pretend to be an expert So forgive me if I get anything wrong but, Thao Vang Lor, Is the character's full name And as far as I know it is a Hmong name not Chinese or Vietnamese Even if it might sound similar. The Americans used the Hmong, under General Vang Pao, as a secret army in Laos to fight communists, disrupt the Ho Chi Minh Trail, and assist U.S. forces. The Ho Chi Minh Trail was a critical supply route that allowed North Vietnam to receive weapons and supplies from the Soviet Union and China, making it a key U.S. target. The Hmong launched attacks and sabotage missions to weaken North Vietnamese supply lines. However, when the war ended, the U.S. withdrew, leaving the Hmong to face persecution, exile, or death under the new communist regime in Laos. Many fled as refugees to Thailand, often crossing the dangerous Mekong River, before being relocated to the United States, France, Canada, Australia, and Germany, while others remained stateless or in hiding in Laos.
King Bob
2025-02-12 01:16:29 +0000 UTCOh your're right! Time to watch it again! 😎
Mark W
2025-02-12 01:04:32 +0000 UTCKatie: "I hope they all get fucked in prison!" Love you, Katie. Don't hold back, girl!
Dean F
2025-02-12 01:00:15 +0000 UTC"The thing that haunts a guy is the stuff he wasn't ordered to do" ~
Proto Type
2025-02-12 00:24:10 +0000 UTCPlease don't. Give them some time before you give them more emotional trauma.
Eric Muirhead
2025-02-12 00:20:57 +0000 UTCOh boy. More emotional trauma.
Eric Muirhead
2025-02-12 00:19:57 +0000 UTCdang never known anyone to get a nose bleed from crying o.o brutal
Thalanoth
2025-02-12 00:14:33 +0000 UTCIf you love Client Eastwood's direction - Million Dollar Baby is also pretty good.
Snick
2025-02-11 23:41:29 +0000 UTCChi! Just want to give you a big hug. Thank you for reacting to this one. Love y,all
Dylan Hamilton
2025-02-11 23:33:45 +0000 UTCYou're in for treat.
PapaXan
2025-02-11 23:19:57 +0000 UTCI will watch this later. Never seen this movie before! ^o^
Daryl
2025-02-11 22:17:53 +0000 UTCIt was Tien and Hella that reacted to it before!! Now it’s Chi and Katie
Daryl
2025-02-11 22:14:40 +0000 UTCCould have swore y'all reacted to this before, but, it's such a good movie I'll gladly watch it again (as if I haven't seen it a dozen times lol)
Thalanoth
2025-02-11 22:10:54 +0000 UTCwhat should i say... its a wonderful and emotional reaction, thank u very much. i think every saw the movie for the first time reacted like this.
JessDMorgan
2025-02-11 21:33:25 +0000 UTCI knew this one would get to both of you and, as usual, you walked right into it with eyes wide open. Movies can be dangerous, but worth the pain if they make us better people.
Mr Jackpots
2025-02-11 21:31:20 +0000 UTCSeeing Hella and Tien react to this movie was what got me to subscribe to the Patreon. Looking forward to watching it again with Chi and Katy! And if you're looking for more Clint Eastwood movies, I LOVE Million Dollar Baby. Clint Eastwood Won best director and best picture at the Oscars for it in 2004. But it is famously incredibly sad, so if you watch it, be ready for that.
Joel Purvis
2025-02-11 20:59:17 +0000 UTCAmazing reaction ladies, really felt that one. Chi, it's healthy to cry and let it out from time to time. And Yes it was Clint singing at the end. Hope to see more Clint movies, he's one of the best actors of all time.
Milvo
2025-02-11 20:47:34 +0000 UTCOMG YESSS! I grew up on this movie 🖤 makes me cry every single time so I can only imagine how heavy it might’ve been for them
The One Eyed King 👁️
2025-02-11 20:29:50 +0000 UTC
