Another week, another great Clint Eastwood flick. This time, Clint dusts off his no-bullshit Dirty Harry persona to help bring a neighborhood kid around to the right side of the law. Criticker users loved it, and it’s the only new DVD this week which earns above-average marks.
Disgruntled Korean War vet Walt Kowalski (Eastwood) sets out to reform his neighbor, a young Hmong teenager, who tried to steal Kowalski’s prized possession: his 1972 Gran Torino. Gran Torino @ Amazon
The International – Average Tier 4.59
Interpol Agent Louis Salinger and Manhattan Assistant District Attorney Eleanor Whitman are determined to bring to justice one of the world’s most powerful banks. Uncovering illegal activities including money laundering, arms trading, and the destabilization of governments, Salinger and Whitman’s investigation takes them from Berlin to Milan to New York and to Istanbul. The International @ Amazon
Nicotina – Average Tier 4.44
A highly stylized caper about the addictive, intoxicating possibility of an easy life. (Arenas Entertainment) Nicotina @ Amazon
Fired Up – Average Tier 3.69
The two most popular guys in high school decide to ditch football camp for cheerleader camp. For the girls and for the glory. Fired Up @ Amazon
Crossing Over – Average Tier 3.55
Crossing Over is a multi-character canvas about immigrants of different nationalities struggling to achieve legal status in Los Angeles. The film deals with the border, document fraud, the asylum and green card process, work-site enforcement, naturalization, the office of counter terrorism and the clash of cultures. Crossing Over @ Amazon
- Weird hostels from around the world
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