I think the conversation between him and Tao at the end, with the screen door between them, that was Walt's confession right there. Such a powerful film.
Yep. That's exactly what I noticed from the first time I saw this. The first confession he did was to honor his wife's wish. But he confessed what truly haunted him to Tao, so he could pay penance by giving his own life for him.
Brother this is how we talked to one another. Be in a crowd with black guys white guys italian Jews Japanese Muslim. We would destroy each other with stereotypes and laugh our asses off. You had to have thick skin and be quick with come backs. We truly enjoyed hanging out with each other.
I got choked up myself when you were talking about brining your dogs to see you when you’re gone, so they know you didn’t abandon them. I’ve heard of people who give their dogs away because they’re not entertaining anymore or they move to a new house and they’re now inconvenient. This is unbelievable to me. All dogs want is to love you and make you happy. They think (and are) your family. How can people turn their backs on that? They trust you. It kills me every single time I just have to drop my dogs off at the vet. Just the thought in my mind that they might think I’ve given them away and don’t want them anymore is heartbreaking. For the record, if I ever get thrown out on the street, my dogs are coming with me. If it’s the end of the world and I have a couple of bites of food left before I starve to death, they’re getting a bite too. Sorry for my rant but it just came out of me.
I used to work for the city hall in my small town and part of the job was being dogcatcher sometimes and we took them all to a local no kill shelter in the next town about 10 miles away. It still to this day breaks my heart because most of the time it was people who got puppies and when they got bigger and became too much for them they just threw them out in the streets. 😢. So many people are cruel to animals! 😡
I agree 100%!!!! I dont have anything to add to what you just stated about dog and their need to be apart of a family and to love you and to make you happy. i want the same VERY thing if i go before my doggo :( I need to make instructions on where I would want him to go where hell be loved like i loved him. 😢
He was dying anyway,knew he would be in the hospital for his remaining years,while his family been like vultures with his belongings,this way he went out on his own terms and with his pride.
"What you lookin' at, old man?" "Ever notice how you come across somebody once in a while you shouldn't have fucked with? That's me." Fun Fact: Walt's dog, Daisy, is Clint Eastwood's beloved family retriever in real life. Automobile Enthusiast Fact: Ford Gran Torinos were built in Lorain, Ohio, one hundred forty-five miles from Detroit, Michigan. Walt's truck could have been built in Wayne, Michigan, twenty miles from Highland Park. Gun Enthusiast Fact: Walt Kowalski's gun collection seems to consist of weapons he used in the military. His rifle is an American M1 Garand, a nine and a half pound .30-06 gas-operated rifle. It was first issued during World War II, then re-issued in Korea before being phased out by the M14 selective fire .308 rifle. His pistol is an M1911A1, a .45 ACP semi-automatic handgun also issued during the Korean war.
Yup... back in the day, you got to keep the arms they issued to you. Most guys came home from wars and put their rifle in the closet and their pistol in the nightstand.
M14 and M1 are beautiful guns. always wanted those for my collection (as well the mosin, the german mauser/kar98, thompson sub, and of course, the classic Luger german officer pistol) idk, im a sucker for WW2 era guns.
This is the ultimate don’t judge a book by its cover. I understand Clint’s character 100%. He’s old school. There’s a lot more to these older gents than meets the eye. 😎
Amen. You gotta earn everything from people like him, but once you do, people like that tend to be ride or die. Everyone should learn from a Walt Kowalski- that doesn't mean to carbon copy him, just take from him what fits in with you're own personality. There's a lot of wisdom there.
This movie is phenomenal. TBF, Clint sacrificing himself for the kid and family hits harder than a Rambo shoot-em-up moment. Also, he was spitting up blood from cancer so it wasn't like his quality of life was up there. In a time when the country is so divided and the media is pushing divisive messages and tribalism, with social media amplifying the worst and most toxic voices, we certainly need more people like Sue Lor, bridging the gap between people with different personalities and viewpoints.
@@Gnossiene369 - To be honest, I'd be kind of bitter if I were Walt. He hoped to retire in a peaceful and pleasant neighborhood. Instead, it filled up with immigrants and gangs, and Walt had to watch it all go downhill as his property value went to nothing. At least Walt didn't live long enough to see what it's like there today. Property values are in the toilet. You can buy a three or four bedroom house there cheaper than buying a new car.
@@shinrapresident7010 - I literally just Googled real estate in Highland Park Michigan.... and it's pathetic. $30K will get you a 3 bedroom home. That's the cost of a car... a low end car.
@@shinrapresident7010 in some places. There are places where housing has quintupled in the past 25 years, and there are places where things have devolved to where you literally can't give houses away. 50 or 60 years ago, Detroit was a nice safe area for working class folks. Now it's a literal ghetto with burned out shells of what used to be glorious homes.
@@shinrapresident7010 if you live in a city, you'd better dump that house on the market, and run for your life, SOON! When $hit hits the fan, those city's will be like mad-max! And once isolated from the rest of the country, because someone holds the 🛣 and transportation system, it's gonna be really bad!..smh..from Wyoming USA 🇺🇸 🤠
@@shinrapresident7010 you're clearly just stuck on what you see on the news, rather than real facts, so you're going to believe what you want to believe. If you think that every house on the planet has tripled in value in the last 10 years because someone on the news told you so... that's your choice. The reality is far different. Some people bought a $250,000 house 10 years ago and it's now worth a million. Some people bought a 250,000 house 10 years ago and it's now worth $75,000. That is an actual absolute verifiable fact
it's not how we wanted it to go, but it was the best Walt could give. He was old, he was dying, he had many regrets. This was his way to leave the world in a way that left people with a good image of him, instead of seeing him waste away to sickness while becoming more and more bitter and resentful.
Once I saw him cutting his grass and taking a bubble bath, I knew what was coming. Cutting his hair, the new suit, it was obvious to me he was not planning on living past that day. He has pride in how his house looks, his lawn his property and so he was tidying up before he died.
Walt was a veteran with PTSD and survivor guilt, every war veteran who saw combat and lost friends carries that grief and anguish for the rest of their lives, for a society that has long forgotten their sacrifices. Clint had a colorful way of speaking and no filter, just true to himself, there was not a single act of racism in this film. I really like your reactions, you are perceptive, funny, and you have a great heart.
I'd argue that the gangbangers driving next to each other, or at least the young black guys were actually being racist in their speech against Walt. At least we don't know enough about all those younger individuals whether they just talk like that in general like Walt does towards every ethnic group and color.
😞... At the end of the movie... "Hail Mary full of Grace..." ... A Catholic prayer for the dead and dying... When my son was killed..I woke saying this prayer..I'm not Catholic...it wasn't until that night that I was told of his passing... I'm so glad you re-uploaded this movie even though I saw it when it was originally posted...Clint is an extraordinary actor...🌿🌿🌿
I don't think Walt was racist. I think he had demons that made him angry at the world. The girl brought him out of it. She accepted him as he was. He needed that. He did bad things in Vietnam and the media and public condemned Vietnam Vets when they returned home. That added to the guilt he felt. He was also dealing with the loss of his wife.
This is a very sad movie, as he sacrificed everything to make sure Thau would have a normal life and would never experience killing someone, worrying that he would end up in prison and throw his entire life away.
He knew he was going to die, he sacrificed himself for Thau. The Canon or rifle you were referring to was his service rifle from the Korean war, it's an M1 Garand, used during WW2 also. I have a M1 Bayonet here in Ireland, I actually got in Normandy France. You'll see in a lot of Clint eastwood movies when he smokes he says "Got a light". Brilliant reaction.
My uncle Edmond was just like him, a war hero code talker who didnt take an inch of $#!T when he came back. Notorious for beating down cops for drinking in public, notorious for standing up for his military friends (including my mom). When he died, 3000 showed up in this small town... and we fed them all a traditional meal (3 sheeps and 2 cows). They came from all corners of this beloved US of A to say he saved them, he fought for them... he is the embodiment of the USofA should be. Down,Dirty,Drinking,Dangerous son of a B#@%Ch you will ever mess with!!!! Semper Fi to the end........................................................
"Oh he done found his nuts!" You had me rolling. Great movie. The contrast between the real "confession" and the "real" confession is just some great filmmaking.
The "Musket" was an M1 30-06 semi auto rifle. It was the weapon he used in Korea, where he earned his Silver Star (the medal the kids found going through his footlocker.
The humanity this genetleman shows with his concern about the dog in the movie and his dog's has me a fan for life. Love this channel man, don't ever stop doing you my brother.
My family were WW2/Korean/Vietnam War vets and I assure you every insult was real not made up. Even though Clint didnt see action he is a Korean War vet.
Outstanding film. For me, this is the best film of the past 20 years. Eastwood is a superb actor and director. I felt how you felt watching this film. I love how you thought of his dog and how you would want your dogs to come and see you after you've gone. Our animals, whether cats or dogs, are our family. ❤
Clint Eastwood became a legend in youth, with a career that started in the 1950s. After his legendary youth, he REALLY became great. A true late bloomer, his acting got better and better once he got into his fifties. His directing career has mostly been a series of masterpieces, starting with 1988's "Bird". One of the greatest men the old Hollywood system produced.
Thanks for mentioning "Bird". It's been said that he knew the film was not going to be a money maker but he did it for himself and for his love of Jazz. I have the DVD but only saw the film once. It hits home real hard and deep.. thanks to Clint's directing
Walt knew he was dying so he sacrificed himself to save Thao and Sue. If he had a gun on him or shot first the other guys could claim self-defense. This way, those guys are going down for a long, long time.
"...Don't let them think I abandoned them..." Pup lovers know what you mean. I had to kennel mine once- for just 2 days- and he yelped and cried when I walked out. I swore to God and anyone else who'd listen that I'd NEVER do that again. Years later I've kept that promise no matter what.
I never ask reactors to do a movie because I'm here for their reactions to movies and I can't afford to join memberships but since this re-upload with Clint came in, I just have to ask that you do Million Dollar Baby. You are the perfect reactor for this movie.
@@EOMReacts I'm 60 and huge Clint fan. That being said. IMO the best all round movie is THE WIND AND THE LION I never have seen or found a reaction to it.
@@EOMReacts Hi E.O.M., " Kelly's Heroes " too. There is a very few of them still living. More likely than not there will be fewer " Kelly's Heroes " left alive in the future.
12min in and you're already in love with the character despite being a grumpy ass racist old man. You can't help feeling for the character when he dies. Welcome to a Clint Eastwood film. Now you need to watch Million Dollar Baby.
I'm from Detroit, and I gotta say this movie was huge for us when it was released. Glad you took the time to review it! People saw a different, more serious side of life over here and gave it from a veteran's perspective too which I thought was pretty cool. I remember when they filmed it here. It's in my top 10 favorite movies of all time for sure
Don't worry, dogs are very smart and spiritual animals. They understand when we die, they feel it. My mom's little ancient dog died the day after she died. I didn't have to show him her body, he was half blind by then anyway and couldn't see if I tried to. He just laid down in her kitchen and never woke up.
Really glad you watched this. (You said you had to stop watching these sad movies about a month ago!) It was a good plan. He was coughing up blood; all he had in store for him was a painful time left, so he killed two birds by relieving himself of the extended period of sickness and jailing the hoodlums. He got them to convict themselves and he was not commiting any more killings; he was just lighting his cigarette.
Walt on this movie was just like my dad---a Korean War vet himself, who actually taught me that rhyme ("spectacles, testicles, wallet & watch") when I was getting ready to leave the house to make sure I had what I needed. I saw this movie with my dad and turned to him and told him "they made a movie about your life!" and we both loved it. Love how much you love your puppies--ours are equally important to us. Subscribing based on this reaction--keep up the great work.
The thing that bothers me about his sons is that birthday conversation. “Let’s send you to a home.” In my family that conversation would be “come live with my family so we can take care of you.”
Great reaction, especially as you saw the character change over time. “Outlaw Josie Wales” is another outstanding Eastwood movie, it was the first one he directed also.
I'm glad watches again I've said it before I'm going to say it again my man had no respect from his family but he found respect from another family ✌️🍻👈💪
The number of stories I've heard from people who were once suicidal that changed their minds at the last moment because they thought about who was going to take care of their pets is both too many and not enough. Not everyone deserve to have a pet, of course. There are people who will never be anything but cruel, careless, and evil. I just wish everyone in need could have an unconditional furry friend to lean unto when times are rough.
If this was the first Clint Eastwood movie you have seen there's a treasure of great movies he's in. I strongly suggest checking out his 1992 western called Unforgiven. One of the greatest westerns ever made.
The first movie I watched with my husband and I’m half Asian! 🤣🤣🤣 I laughed so hard at his insults and at first my husband was mortified then when he heard me cracking up he liked my sense of humor. This was an amazing movie, it was so sad at the end but satisfying his family didn’t get a thing. Disgusting how they treated an elderly family member like that.
This has got to be one of the funniest reactions I’ve seen. You are absolutely hilarious man I couldn’t stop laughing. This is one of my favorite movies and I loved this reaction. Keep it up!!
If you want to see more Eastwood, there's Rawhide; a tv series about cowboys herding steers to the train station. Each episode is 30 minutes. The theme song was used in The Blues Brothers movie. A movie would be The Good The Bad and The Ugly where three men tried to find buried gold. My favorite is Unforgiven about a retired outlaw collecting a bounty with Morgan Freeman..
Daaaaaamn! Made my day you know where Mingo County WV is 😂😂😂 for whatever reason lol. Funny, to a good ol’ eastern KY boy from Pike County! Love this channel!
If you think about it, Walt got everything he wanted in the end... He gets to be with his wife again, he gets to choose his way of dying, instead of dying a long and suffering sick death...he had a chance to redeem some of the bad things he carried around with him, and he gets to save Toad and his sister... Great movie. Thank you. 😊
I enjoyed watching the movie with you. I can definitely tell that you're a dog's true friend. The way Daisy looked so sad broke my heart too. I know exactly how you felt.
I love your connection to your dogs. That's amazing. Remind me of my brother and his dog FRED he had Fred foe 17 years and Fred was treated like a child his entire life.
I think it has something to do with our age , I have cried more in the last few years then I have my whole life. Movie with heavy subjects like Clint Eastwoods character and how his own family only see him as a dollar sign , and having a closer relationship with strangers. Just the little things that strikes me all the time. I can’t see the green mile without something to blow my nose . It is not a sign of weakness it’s just means you have a big heart. You are able to feel something real and in this world full of fake people that sir puts you up there with my respect!!! You are an awesome person and there should be more people like you. Like always thank you for your reactions to these movies, and thank you for being you!!!! Give your dogs a hug from me , they are the best !!!!!
I've watched a few of your reactions, and love your channel. When you talked about bringing your dogs to see you when you're gone, so they don't think you abandoned them, that made me bawl like a baby. Look forward to more content bud
This movie teaches that family isn’t always blood. And you got me at the end with the “if I die before my babies” comment. Because I know it’s from the heart. I’m not crying you’re crying 😆
The thing I like about Walt and people like him, they tell you straight to your face what they think, no messing about, you know exactly where you stand.
The gun Walt has is an M1 Garand. Shoots a big nasty round and has an 8 round capacity. And yes I would definitely call it a cannon cause it sounds like one when you shoot it.
What was really dumb was people criticizing the movie for the racist remarks in it.. showing they missed the entire point of the movie. It wouldn't be the great movie it is without Walt being the man he was at the start becoming someone who would die for the people he initially thought he hated.
First I cried when you said "bring my babies by to see me", while my Father's body was laying in the bed after he passed away his wife put his little dog on the bed so she could say goodbye. Second Clint Eastwood films cover a wide spectrum of genres western, cop, thriller, war and even musicals, put him on a poll and have at it.
Loved your reaction. I am 72 and I can tell you that none of the words he used were nade up. I am a Vietnam vet and heard them and more. Never was much of a gutter talker myself but heard lots of it. It is amazing that you have never seen a hand-powered lawn mower, really makes me feel ancient.
I like these movies by older actors who are addressing the last chapter of their life’s story. It is quite apparent that the medical report told him that he was dying soon. So how do you want your end to be. Wasting away from Cancer or going out in a blaze of gunfire? This way Walt saves his friends and he gets to pay back the life he took in Korea all those years ago. Had he gone there armed he would not have solved the problem because he would not have gotten them all and the ones left standing could claim self defence. Also he would have taken more lives. Another movie along these lines is “The Shootest” starring John Wayne. Wayne was an aging actor dying of Cancer starring as an aging gunfighter who is facing a death by Cancer. When he asks the doctor, played by Jimmy Stewart, what his death would be like the doctor describes it as BAD and sums it up by saying “it’s not the way I would chose to go if I had your skills and courage.”
Client Eastwood the GOAT of making classic movies.. Good the Bad and Ugly..Fantastic.. Unforgiven...Client wrote, stared, produced, Won Oscar Some say best Western..Morgan Freeman stars in it.. They have done other movies together, like Million Dollar Baby, again Oscar winner... Definitely check out Good Bad and Ugly this put Eastwood on the map, 1967...movie still holds up...music score won a Oscar
Whenever you get a chance the first three dirty Harry movies. Then he stuck his toe back in the water again to do westerns. High Plains Drifter, which is a masterpiece. Along with the Outlaw Josie Whales and Pale Rider. Nice to see you and although out of uniform. Your co-pilots by your side again. Just spent 22 days in the hospital getting out yesterday. Almost exactly 24 hours ago
"If you coughing up blood, you shouldnt be smoking". If you coughing up blood its to late to decide to quit smoking 😂😂
I think the conversation between him and Tao at the end, with the screen door between them, that was Walt's confession right there. Such a powerful film.
Yes he mad a superficial confession to the annoying priest, but the real one he made to his friend Thao.
I like his "conversation" when he is leaving his Gran Torino to Tao: "Chop Top," "....Spoiler," etc.🤣
@@lkb3rd Yes, but he did develop some respect for the priest. At the end, he told him to call him Walt for the first time!
That’s a really really astute observation. Excellent!
Yep. That's exactly what I noticed from the first time I saw this. The first confession he did was to honor his wife's wish. But he confessed what truly haunted him to Tao, so he could pay penance by giving his own life for him.
My favorite part of this reaction was how much your dog loves you.
Clint was about 78 when he made this movie. He is the energizer bunny of movie makers. He still has valid stories to tell. He's 92 now.
and he's STILL making movies! What a man
@@wheresmyeyebrow1608 That's right. He's directing a moive right now. I love Clint. Amazing man.
I noticed. And he’s one those older guys who get old, but stay the same old. Like 78 for 25 years lol.
Holy moley. I can't believe he's that old now. Most people would be vegetables.
He's 92? Nah
Brother this is how we talked to one another. Be in a crowd with black guys white guys italian Jews Japanese Muslim. We would destroy each other with stereotypes and laugh our asses off. You had to have thick skin and be quick with come backs. We truly enjoyed hanging out with each other.
"Don't let them think I abandoned them" That made me start tearing up, sir. :( Made me hug my dog hearing that.
I want to go home and hug my babies right now.
When my sister died, we brought her dog to the funeral home, so he could say goodbye privately.
I got choked up myself when you were talking about brining your dogs to see you when you’re gone, so they know you didn’t abandon them. I’ve heard of people who give their dogs away because they’re not entertaining anymore or they move to a new house and they’re now inconvenient. This is unbelievable to me. All dogs want is to love you and make you happy. They think (and are) your family. How can people turn their backs on that? They trust you. It kills me every single time I just have to drop my dogs off at the vet. Just the thought in my mind that they might think I’ve given them away and don’t want them anymore is heartbreaking. For the record, if I ever get thrown out on the street, my dogs are coming with me. If it’s the end of the world and I have a couple of bites of food left before I starve to death, they’re getting a bite too. Sorry for my rant but it just came out of me.
Dogs give so much and ask for so little. I always tell people my dogs are not pets, they are family.
I'm a cat person, but that still broke me.
Right that hit hard
I used to work for the city hall in my small town and part of the job was being dogcatcher sometimes and we took them all to a local no kill shelter in the next town about 10 miles away. It still to this day breaks my heart because most of the time it was people who got puppies and when they got bigger and became too much for them they just threw them out in the streets. 😢. So many people are cruel to animals! 😡
I agree 100%!!!! I dont have anything to add to what you just stated about dog and their need to be apart of a family and to love you and to make you happy. i want the same VERY thing if i go before my doggo :(
I need to make instructions on where I would want him to go where hell be loved like i loved him. 😢
He was dying anyway,knew he would be in the hospital for his remaining years,while his family been like vultures with his belongings,this way he went out on his own terms and with his pride.
When your dog jumped up on his legs and you scratched his belly I died 🤣
"What you lookin' at, old man?"
"Ever notice how you come across somebody once in a while you shouldn't have fucked with? That's me."
Fun Fact: Walt's dog, Daisy, is Clint Eastwood's beloved family retriever in real life.
Automobile Enthusiast Fact: Ford Gran Torinos were built in Lorain, Ohio, one hundred forty-five miles from Detroit, Michigan. Walt's truck could have been built in Wayne, Michigan, twenty miles from Highland Park.
Gun Enthusiast Fact: Walt Kowalski's gun collection seems to consist of weapons he used in the military. His rifle is an American M1 Garand, a nine and a half pound .30-06 gas-operated rifle. It was first issued during World War II, then re-issued in Korea before being phased out by the M14 selective fire .308 rifle. His pistol is an M1911A1, a .45 ACP semi-automatic handgun also issued during the Korean war.
Yup... back in the day, you got to keep the arms they issued to you. Most guys came home from wars and put their rifle in the closet and their pistol in the nightstand.
M14 and M1 are beautiful guns. always wanted those for my collection (as well the mosin, the german mauser/kar98, thompson sub, and of course, the classic Luger german officer pistol) idk, im a sucker for WW2 era guns.
This is the ultimate don’t judge a book by its cover.
I understand Clint’s character 100%. He’s old school.
There’s a lot more to these older gents than meets the eye.
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Amen. You gotta earn everything from people like him, but once you do, people like that tend to be ride or die.
Everyone should learn from a Walt Kowalski- that doesn't mean to carbon copy him, just take from him what fits in with you're own personality. There's a lot of wisdom there.
I always thought this would make for a good anime adaptation.
This movie is phenomenal. TBF, Clint sacrificing himself for the kid and family hits harder than a Rambo shoot-em-up moment. Also, he was spitting up blood from cancer so it wasn't like his quality of life was up there. In a time when the country is so divided and the media is pushing divisive messages and tribalism, with social media amplifying the worst and most toxic voices, we certainly need more people like Sue Lor, bridging the gap between people with different personalities and viewpoints.
Clint ripping into his son is one of the funniest damned things. Love this movie.
Edit: 16:39 That's a good boy!
Walt is the old man we all want to be when we are old. Zero filter . Trying to live a peaceful life.
@@Gnossiene369 - To be honest, I'd be kind of bitter if I were Walt. He hoped to retire in a peaceful and pleasant neighborhood. Instead, it filled up with immigrants and gangs, and Walt had to watch it all go downhill as his property value went to nothing.
At least Walt didn't live long enough to see what it's like there today. Property values are in the toilet. You can buy a three or four bedroom house there cheaper than buying a new car.
@@shinrapresident7010 - I literally just Googled real estate in Highland Park Michigan.... and it's pathetic. $30K will get you a 3 bedroom home. That's the cost of a car... a low end car.
@@shinrapresident7010 in some places.
There are places where housing has quintupled in the past 25 years, and there are places where things have devolved to where you literally can't give houses away.
50 or 60 years ago, Detroit was a nice safe area for working class folks. Now it's a literal ghetto with burned out shells of what used to be glorious homes.
@@shinrapresident7010 if you live in a city, you'd better dump that house on the market, and run for your life, SOON! When $hit hits the fan, those city's will be like mad-max! And once isolated from the rest of the country, because someone holds the 🛣 and transportation system, it's gonna be really bad!..smh..from Wyoming USA 🇺🇸 🤠
@@shinrapresident7010 you're clearly just stuck on what you see on the news, rather than real facts, so you're going to believe what you want to believe.
If you think that every house on the planet has tripled in value in the last 10 years because someone on the news told you so... that's your choice.
The reality is far different. Some people bought a $250,000 house 10 years ago and it's now worth a million. Some people bought a 250,000 house 10 years ago and it's now worth $75,000. That is an actual absolute verifiable fact
it's not how we wanted it to go, but it was the best Walt could give. He was old, he was dying, he had many regrets. This was his way to leave the world in a way that left people with a good image of him, instead of seeing him waste away to sickness while becoming more and more bitter and resentful.
He cut the grass, got a haircut and a shave. He was preparing to go home.
The only thing they didn't show was him going to his lawyer to change his will
Once I saw him cutting his grass and taking a bubble bath, I knew what was coming. Cutting his hair, the new suit, it was obvious to me he was not planning on living past that day. He has pride in how his house looks, his lawn his property and so he was tidying up before he died.
Walt was a veteran with PTSD and survivor guilt, every war veteran who saw combat and lost friends carries that grief and anguish for the rest of their lives, for a society that has long forgotten their sacrifices. Clint had a colorful way of speaking and no filter, just true to himself, there was not a single act of racism in this film. I really like your reactions, you are perceptive, funny, and you have a great heart.
I'd argue that the gangbangers driving next to each other, or at least the young black guys were actually being racist in their speech against Walt. At least we don't know enough about all those younger individuals whether they just talk like that in general like Walt does towards every ethnic group and color.
I appreciate that you were concerned about Daisy knowing what happened to Walt. Everybody needs closure and to be able to say good-bye.
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At the end of the movie...
"Hail Mary full of Grace..." ...
A Catholic prayer for the dead and dying...
When my son was killed..I woke saying this prayer..I'm not Catholic...it wasn't until that night that I was told of his passing...
I'm so glad you re-uploaded this movie even though I saw it when it was originally posted...Clint is an extraordinary actor...🌿🌿🌿
I don't think Walt was racist. I think he had demons that made him angry at the world. The girl brought him out of it. She accepted him as he was. He needed that. He did bad things in Vietnam and the media and public condemned Vietnam Vets when they returned home. That added to the guilt he felt. He was also dealing with the loss of his wife.
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In this Film Clint Eastwood character. was a korean war vet
This is a very sad movie, as he sacrificed everything to make sure Thau would have a normal life and would never experience killing someone, worrying that he would end up in prison and throw his entire life away.
He knew he was going to die, he sacrificed himself for Thau. The Canon or rifle you were referring to was his service rifle from the Korean war, it's an M1 Garand, used during WW2 also. I have a M1 Bayonet here in Ireland, I actually got in Normandy France. You'll see in a lot of Clint eastwood movies when he smokes he says "Got a light". Brilliant reaction.
My uncle Edmond was just like him, a war hero code talker who didnt take an inch of $#!T when he came back. Notorious for beating down cops for drinking in public, notorious for standing up for his military friends (including my mom). When he died, 3000 showed up in this small town... and we fed them all a traditional meal (3 sheeps and 2 cows). They came from all corners of this beloved US of A to say he saved them, he fought for them... he is the embodiment of the USofA should be. Down,Dirty,Drinking,Dangerous son of a B#@%Ch you will ever mess with!!!! Semper Fi to the end........................................................
Clint always carries a can of whoop ass with him wherever he goes😬
"Oh he done found his nuts!" You had me rolling. Great movie. The contrast between the real "confession" and the "real" confession is just some great filmmaking.
The funniest part of this whole reaction '' WHY TF THEY SO DEEP IN A HONDA CIVIC '' LMAOOOO Im dead dude had me rolling
The "Musket" was an M1 30-06 semi auto rifle. It was the weapon he used in Korea, where he earned his Silver Star (the medal the kids found going through his footlocker.
That was the most heartfelt reaction I've seen in a long time. Thanks for sharing this my friend.
Glad you enjoyed it!
The humanity this genetleman shows with his concern about the dog in the movie and his dog's has me a fan for life. Love this channel man, don't ever stop doing you my brother.
Dude that laying the wrong pipe at the construction job was hilarious
That sad dog on the porch gets me every damn time 😭
Clint has SO MANY great movies. You should check out Unforgiven, I think you’d really like that one.
My family were WW2/Korean/Vietnam War vets and I assure you every insult was real not made up. Even though Clint didnt see action he is a Korean War vet.
Outstanding film. For me, this is the best film of the past 20 years. Eastwood is a superb actor and director.
I felt how you felt watching this film.
I love how you thought of his dog and how you would want your dogs to come and see you after you've gone. Our animals, whether cats or dogs, are our family. ❤
"I'm proud to say that you are my friend".. It cuts deep.
Clint Eastwood became a legend in youth, with a career that started in the 1950s. After his legendary youth, he REALLY became great. A true late bloomer, his acting got better and better once he got into his fifties. His directing career has mostly been a series of masterpieces, starting with 1988's "Bird". One of the greatest men the old Hollywood system produced.
Thanks for mentioning "Bird". It's been said that he knew the film was not going to be a money maker but he did it for himself and for his love of Jazz. I have the DVD but only saw the film once. It hits home real hard and deep.. thanks to Clint's directing
"How tough can you be driving a Honda Civic" brilliant! :D
I cried when you mentioned dying and bringing your dogs to see you 🙏🏾 that shows your heart bro.. new subscriber here 💪🏾
💯 man
Walt knew he was dying so he sacrificed himself to save Thao and Sue. If he had a gun on him or shot first the other guys could claim self-defense. This way, those guys are going down for a long, long time.
I love your compassion and love for your puppies my dude... You're 10000% man ♥
Gran Torino is such a good movie, Clint Eastwood should have had an Oscar
How tough can you be driving a Honda civic 😂😂😂 but I cry every time I watch this movie too 🥺
"...Don't let them think I abandoned them..." Pup lovers know what you mean. I had to kennel mine once- for just 2 days- and he yelped and cried when I walked out. I swore to God and anyone else who'd listen that I'd NEVER do that again. Years later I've kept that promise no matter what.
The first time I watched it - I kept going back a chapter thinking I wasn't seeing what I just saw. Yeah - I cry every time.
I never ask reactors to do a movie because I'm here for their reactions to movies and I can't afford to join memberships but since this re-upload with Clint came in, I just have to ask that you do Million Dollar Baby. You are the perfect reactor for this movie.
It’s def on the list. Quite a few Clint movies and it’s near the top with Dirty Harry, Josey Wales, Unforgiven, and GB&U.
@@EOMReacts I'm 60 and huge Clint fan. That being said.
IMO the best all round movie is
THE WIND AND THE LION
I never have seen or found a reaction to it.
@@EOMReacts Hi E.O.M., " Kelly's Heroes " too. There is a very few of them still living. More likely than not there will be fewer " Kelly's Heroes " left alive in the future.
12min in and you're already in love with the character despite being a grumpy ass racist old man.
You can't help feeling for the character when he dies.
Welcome to a Clint Eastwood film.
Now you need to watch Million Dollar Baby.
Walt still wants that smoke at 111 years old 💪🏼
I'm from Detroit, and I gotta say this movie was huge for us when it was released. Glad you took the time to review it!
People saw a different, more serious side of life over here and gave it from a veteran's perspective too which I thought was pretty cool. I remember when they filmed it here. It's in my top 10 favorite movies of all time for sure
I've watched this but I came to give you a thumbs-up for putting "reupload" in the title, unlike a few others.
On a sidenote, Clint has a very funny comedy that you will enjoy called ‘Every which Way But Loose’ that right up your ally!😎
"Left turn Clyde".
Cute dog, love how he stands up for belly rubs
Your reaction at the end about Daisy the dog was really touching
Man, I lost my dog four years ago, an 80 pound Dobermann and you just reminded me of how awesome dogs are and how much I miss her😢❤
“Those numbers almost add up to nine”. My heart. You are so funny. Hahahaha
Don't worry, dogs are very smart and spiritual animals. They understand when we die, they feel it. My mom's little ancient dog died the day after she died. I didn't have to show him her body, he was half blind by then anyway and couldn't see if I tried to. He just laid down in her kitchen and never woke up.
Really glad you watched this. (You said you had to stop watching these sad movies about a month ago!) It was a good plan. He was coughing up blood; all he had in store for him was a painful time left, so he killed two birds by relieving himself of the extended period of sickness and jailing the hoodlums. He got them to convict themselves and he was not commiting any more killings; he was just lighting his cigarette.
It’s a home run when you drop a tear. I knew you would get it in the end. Please, Million Dollar Baby next❤
It's def on the list.
Walt on this movie was just like my dad---a Korean War vet himself, who actually taught me that rhyme ("spectacles, testicles, wallet & watch") when I was getting ready to leave the house to make sure I had what I needed. I saw this movie with my dad and turned to him and told him "they made a movie about your life!" and we both loved it. Love how much you love your puppies--ours are equally important to us. Subscribing based on this reaction--keep up the great work.
The thing that bothers me about his sons is that birthday conversation. “Let’s send you to a home.” In my family that conversation would be “come live with my family so we can take care of you.”
Great reaction, especially as you saw the character change over time.
“Outlaw Josie Wales” is another outstanding Eastwood movie, it was the first one he directed also.
Way back in the day he was called ‘Cotton-Eyed Clint’. Squinting, growling and pissed off in every one of his classics.
This was amazing my man. So happy I watched this reaction. So geniuine. You had me crying at the end. Thank you.
I'm glad watches again I've said it before I'm going to say it again my man had no respect from his family but he found respect from another family ✌️🍻👈💪
Indeed he did. They let him know that it was ok to remove his armor.. especially Sue. The gentler side of Walt was revealed to us..
"Don't drink and drive; your dog won't know why you never came home." - best slogan ever
The number of stories I've heard from people who were once suicidal that changed their minds at the last moment because they thought about who was going to take care of their pets is both too many and not enough.
Not everyone deserve to have a pet, of course. There are people who will never be anything but cruel, careless, and evil. I just wish everyone in need could have an unconditional furry friend to lean unto when times are rough.
If this was the first Clint Eastwood movie you have seen there's a treasure of great movies he's in. I strongly suggest checking out his 1992 western called Unforgiven. One of the greatest westerns ever made.
The first movie I watched with my husband and I’m half Asian! 🤣🤣🤣 I laughed so hard at his insults and at first my husband was mortified then when he heard me cracking up he liked my sense of humor. This was an amazing movie, it was so sad at the end but satisfying his family didn’t get a thing. Disgusting how they treated an elderly family member like that.
One of Clint's finest, did not end like most of his movies.. Great reaction, Thank you for keeping it real!
This is easily one of the best movies ever written, and the casting is equally as amazing.
One of my favorite reactions! Thank you for what you do. You and your co-pilots are awesome!
This has got to be one of the funniest reactions I’ve seen. You are absolutely hilarious man I couldn’t stop laughing. This is one of my favorite movies and I loved this reaction. Keep it up!!
"Why would you wanna go see the Lions, they are trash." 😂 Lolol, Man you are too damn cool J.
Enjoyed the reaction. Thanks for sharing. You may like 'Unforgiven' or 'Heart Break Ridge' these are both excellent movies.
If you want to see more Eastwood, there's Rawhide; a tv series about cowboys herding steers to the train station. Each episode is 30 minutes. The theme song was used in The Blues Brothers movie. A movie would be The Good The Bad and The Ugly where three men tried to find buried gold. My favorite is Unforgiven about a retired outlaw collecting a bounty with Morgan Freeman..
The lighter he had when he died was an Army Calvary shield.
Daaaaaamn! Made my day you know where Mingo County WV is 😂😂😂 for whatever reason lol. Funny, to a good ol’ eastern KY boy from Pike County!
Love this channel!
If you think about it, Walt got everything he wanted in the end... He gets to be with his wife again, he gets to choose his way of dying, instead of dying a long and suffering sick death...he had a chance to redeem some of the bad things he carried around with him, and he gets to save Toad and his sister... Great movie. Thank you. 😊
I enjoyed watching the movie with you. I can definitely tell that you're a dog's true friend. The way Daisy looked so sad broke my heart too. I know exactly how you felt.
I love your connection to your dogs. That's amazing. Remind me of my brother and his dog FRED he had Fred foe 17 years and Fred was treated like a child his entire life.
I love how clint always spoke his truth and never bit his tongue,always spoke his mind regardless of what anyone else thought or felt about it.
I think it has something to do with our age , I have cried more in the last few years then I have my whole life. Movie with heavy subjects like Clint Eastwoods character and how his own family only see him as a dollar sign , and having a closer relationship with strangers. Just the little things that strikes me all the time. I can’t see the green mile without something to blow my nose . It is not a sign of weakness it’s just means you have a big heart. You are able to feel something real and in this world full of fake people that sir puts you up there with my respect!!! You are an awesome person and there should be more people like you. Like always thank you for your reactions to these movies, and thank you for being you!!!! Give your dogs a hug from me , they are the best !!!!!
“Why would you want to go see the Lions?” 😂
Dont stop watching them my man, they all make me cry too but crying is good for your soul, just as much as laughing.
I've watched a few of your reactions, and love your channel. When you talked about bringing your dogs to see you when you're gone, so they don't think you abandoned them, that made me bawl like a baby. Look forward to more content bud
10:33 always find it funny Clint cast him as this. Pretty much insulting him for needing to use nepotism for a job
This movie teaches that family isn’t always blood. And you got me at the end with the “if I die before my babies” comment. Because I know it’s from the heart. I’m not crying you’re crying 😆
"done watching sad movies"...
But if you want another killer Clint Eastwood movie ... "Million Dollar Baby." One of my favs.
The thing I like about Walt and people like him, they tell you straight to your face what they think, no messing about, you know exactly where you stand.
The gun Walt has is an M1 Garand. Shoots a big nasty round and has an 8 round capacity. And yes I would definitely call it a cannon cause it sounds like one when you shoot it.
What was really dumb was people criticizing the movie for the racist remarks in it.. showing they missed the entire point of the movie. It wouldn't be the great movie it is without Walt being the man he was at the start becoming someone who would die for the people he initially thought he hated.
First I cried when you said "bring my babies by to see me", while my Father's body was laying in the bed after he passed away his wife put his little dog on the bed so she could say goodbye. Second Clint Eastwood films cover a wide spectrum of genres western, cop, thriller, war and even musicals, put him on a poll and have at it.
Dude you just popped up on my recommended and I can't stop staring at those beautiful dogs lol
Its their channel. We all know it. LoL
I loved your reaction! Your so flipping adorable! Your face at the end was perfect. The fact that you were worried about his baby! 🥺
I LOVE that you thought about the dog! I can't imagine leaving this world and leaving my dogs behind. They are my life.
I had tears in the end
34:40 decided to cry over this monologue a second time 😢
Loved your reaction. I am 72 and I can tell you that none of the words he used were nade up. I am a Vietnam vet and heard them and more. Never was much of a gutter talker myself but heard lots of it. It is amazing that you have never seen a hand-powered lawn mower, really makes me feel ancient.
I like these movies by older actors who are addressing the last chapter of their life’s story. It is quite apparent that the medical report told him that he was dying soon. So how do you want your end to be. Wasting away from Cancer or going out in a blaze of gunfire? This way Walt saves his friends and he gets to pay back the life he took in Korea all those years ago. Had he gone there armed he would not have solved the problem because he would not have gotten them all and the ones left standing could claim self defence. Also he would have taken more lives.
Another movie along these lines is “The Shootest” starring John Wayne. Wayne was an aging actor dying of Cancer starring as an aging gunfighter who is facing a death by Cancer. When he asks the doctor, played by Jimmy Stewart, what his death would be like the doctor describes it as BAD and sums it up by saying “it’s not the way I would chose to go if I had your skills and courage.”
Client Eastwood the GOAT of making classic movies..
Good the Bad and Ugly..Fantastic..
Unforgiven...Client wrote, stared, produced, Won Oscar
Some say best Western..Morgan Freeman stars in it..
They have done other movies together, like
Million Dollar Baby, again Oscar winner...
Definitely check out
Good Bad and Ugly this put Eastwood on the map, 1967...movie still holds up...music score won a Oscar
Whenever you get a chance the first three dirty Harry movies. Then he stuck his toe back in the water again to do westerns. High Plains Drifter, which is a masterpiece. Along with the Outlaw Josie Whales and Pale Rider. Nice to see you and although out of uniform. Your co-pilots by your side again. Just spent 22 days in the hospital getting out yesterday. Almost exactly 24 hours ago
Def gonna get to Clint’s heavyweight movies. Those and a few others are def on the way.
And hope you feel better, homie!
@@EOMReacts THANK YOU MY FRIEND. GIVE THE POOCHES AN EXTRA HUG AND KISS FOR ME !