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LJ

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Jan 22, 2010 3:37 AM
I know I am 1 year late on this, but I just watched it tonight and holy shit...

definitely a top 10 movie for me...

Now... get me another beer dragon lady, this one's empty
Jan 21, 2010 10:37pm
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GoChiefs

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Jan 22, 2010 3:38 AM
Definitely a great flick. Awesome ending.
Jan 21, 2010 10:38pm
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Jan 22, 2010 3:38 AM
yeah great movie
Jan 21, 2010 10:38pm
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LJ

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Jan 22, 2010 3:39 AM
He reminded me a lot of my grandpa in this movie. Of course I am sure all men born around 1930 are like that.
Jan 21, 2010 10:39pm
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Tiger2003

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Jan 22, 2010 3:40 AM
Great Movie I must agree.
Jan 21, 2010 10:40pm
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Jan 22, 2010 3:44 AM
Awesome movie......
Jan 21, 2010 10:44pm
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Jan 22, 2010 3:46 AM
Horrible movie.
Jan 21, 2010 10:46pm
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wes_mantooth

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Jan 22, 2010 3:46 AM
I just wanted to be different.
Jan 21, 2010 10:46pm
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killdeer

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Jan 22, 2010 3:47 AM
sweet car.
Jan 21, 2010 10:47pm
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bigdaddy2003

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Jan 22, 2010 3:48 AM
Clint plays himself in mostly every movie. It was a great flick though.
Jan 21, 2010 10:48pm
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Jan 22, 2010 3:48 AM
wes_mantooth wrote: I just wanted to be different.
That didn't work out too well for Pvt. Pyle.
Jan 21, 2010 10:48pm
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LJ

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Jan 22, 2010 3:54 AM
So when the cops grab the priest and leave their post outside of the gangbangers house, is that Walt's doing through a favor from a friend?
Jan 21, 2010 10:54pm
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Jan 22, 2010 3:55 AM
Excellent movie... I would go watch it right now but must go sleep as I'm exhausted.

Besides, my evening went well enough with that Cavs/Lakers game.
Jan 21, 2010 10:55pm
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Manhattan Buckeye

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Jan 22, 2010 3:58 AM
LJ wrote: I know I am 1 year late on this, but I just watched it tonight and holy shit...

definitely a top 10 movie for me...

Now... get me another beer dragon lady, this one's empty
Where have you been in the last year?

Cliched? Yes. Derivative? Yes. Predictable? Yes. Awesome movie, 100% yes.
Jan 21, 2010 10:58pm
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Jan 22, 2010 3:58 AM
sad movie
Jan 21, 2010 10:58pm
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killdeer

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Jan 22, 2010 4:02 AM
I like it at the end when the lawyer is reading the will...the snotty grandaughter thinks she is getting the car...Surprise!


(Should have stopped by Grandpa Clint's house once in a while)
Jan 21, 2010 11:02pm
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LJ

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Jan 22, 2010 4:02 AM
Manhattan Buckeye wrote:
LJ wrote: I know I am 1 year late on this, but I just watched it tonight and holy shit...

definitely a top 10 movie for me...

Now... get me another beer dragon lady, this one's empty
Where have you been in the last year?

Cliched? Yes. Derivative? Yes. Predictable? Yes. Awesome movie, 100% yes.
Well, it's one of those that have I been wanting to see for a while but the proper opportunity never arose.

BTW, Netflix get's 2 thumbs up too. I just started netflix about 2 weeks ago
2quik4u wrote: sad movie
I teared up a bit at the end.
Jan 21, 2010 11:02pm
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Jan 22, 2010 4:06 AM
"BTW, Netflix get's 2 thumbs up too. I just started netflix about 2 weeks ago"

If you now have Netflix, take full advantage of the opportunity not just for recent films but for tv shows where you have the benefit of watching it back to back rather than having to wait for a week. In case you didn't watch it on HBO, get "The Wire." Huge. Quickly.
Jan 21, 2010 11:06pm
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LJ

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Jan 22, 2010 4:10 AM
Manhattan Buckeye wrote: "BTW, Netflix get's 2 thumbs up too. I just started netflix about 2 weeks ago"

If you now have Netflix, take full advantage of the opportunity not just for recent films but for tv shows where you have the benefit of watching it back to back rather than having to wait for a week. In case you didn't watch it on HBO, get "The Wire." Huge. Quickly.
I just added The Wire to my instant cue to watch on the PS3. I haven't streamed anything yet, but when I heard how good it works on the PS3 that finally got me to sign up.
Jan 21, 2010 11:10pm
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Jan 22, 2010 4:22 AM
The first few episodes are a little slow as they are introducing the characters, but seasons 2 through 4 are Oscar level great. The fifth (final) season had some issues, which you'll see when the time comes but it is still a fantastic show. Analyzing the fifth season is probably a thread in itself!
Jan 21, 2010 11:22pm
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Jan 22, 2010 4:40 AM
LJ wrote:
Manhattan Buckeye wrote: "BTW, Netflix get's 2 thumbs up too. I just started netflix about 2 weeks ago"

If you now have Netflix, take full advantage of the opportunity not just for recent films but for tv shows where you have the benefit of watching it back to back rather than having to wait for a week. In case you didn't watch it on HBO, get "The Wire." Huge. Quickly.
I just added The Wire to my instant cue to watch on the PS3. I haven't streamed anything yet, but when I heard how good it works on the PS3 that finally got me to sign up.
Wait until Sony integrates Netflix into the XMB like Xbox360(it's pretty slick).

Love the movie!!!!
Jan 21, 2010 11:40pm
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Jan 22, 2010 4:41 AM
It was a good movie. Just like The Shootist.
Jan 21, 2010 11:41pm
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Jan 22, 2010 4:42 AM
Yeah, Gran Torino was a very good movie...Loved Clint in it as well, "how many swamp rats can you fit in one place.(add in snargl/growl)
Jan 21, 2010 11:42pm
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Jan 22, 2010 4:45 AM
If this is a top 10 movie for you, then your movie watching must not go past the Santa with Muscles stage.
Jan 21, 2010 11:45pm
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Jan 22, 2010 5:03 AM
Don't feel bad I just watched it about 2 weeks ago and I agree an excellent movie.
Jan 22, 2010 12:03am