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Hey Jen, my name is Geoff Miclat and I've been Clint's casting director for the past 12 years and I've worked in his casting department for just over 20. This was one of my earliest films I worked on and I hope you enjoyed it. It was a difficult, but extremely gratifying film to cast. We asked Clint if he wanted to cast the Hmong roles with Hmong people and he said yes. In 2008, this was a monumental task. There were virtually no Hmong actors around. All the Hmong actors in the film (with the exception of "Spider") were people we found. We traveled to the largest Hmong population centers in the US and we scoured local Hmong markets and festivals as well as putting ads in Hmong newspapers and radio stations. It was a stressful time, but such a wonderful experience. I love watching people react to this film. It brings back so many happy memories. Best, Geoff

Not only was clint Eastwood singing the song at the end, he was playing the piano too.

I agree, don't force your emotions (as some other channels absolutely do). You be you and we're all here for exactly that. And, yes, Walt had a good death. No lingering in a hospital in pain with his family hanging around like vultures, being of service to people he cared about, and all without having to kill anyone.

This movie was a rollercoaster of emotions. Clint did a phenomenal job not just with the acting but directing as well, and seeing Thao get the car in the end and drive off with daisy was the perfect ending.

Fun fact, the white boy at the street corner where Sue was almost accosted, was Clint's son.

The rifle Walt is using is an M1 Garand, it was standard issue in WW2 and Korea

Jen i dont expect you to cry. Dont ever apologize. Just be you. These Canadian women are killing it. ❤ live long and prosper

Great reaction Jen. The reason Walt didn’t bring a gun is because the thugs could have killed him and plead “self defense”; then they don’t go to jail. Walt knew his limitations. He’s an old man not a young action star who’s going to attack the gang and kill them all. He carefully thought of a plan that would accomplish all his goals. Other Clint films to watch,, Kelly’s Heroes , and , Heartbreak Ridge. Thanks

The scene where he gives the dog away gets me every time

I love when he tells Tao "I'm proud to call you my friend". I also enjoy imagining the disappointment of his granddaughter not inheriting the car Another great reaction to a great movie

I have a lot of affection for this movie. It really struck a chord with me the way he bonded with Tao and the Hmong community .

Lol the "Whiteboy" with her is Clint Eastwoods real son, Scott. Absolutely love this movie.

This is one of my favorite Clint movies, he knew he was dying and took out the whole gang from his friends lives. Great reaction Jen, your emotions were present even without any tears. Loved your comments.

Emotions hit in different ways and at different times. Sometimes they're immediate and sometimes they're delayed. Anyone with genuine feelings should understand this. 🤗

The character arc for Walt is something else. Love Walt’s “true confession “ thru the metal screen in the basement.

One of the saddest movies ever made. Walt sacrificed everything to make sure that Thau would grow up and have a normal life, as well as toughen up for an ever changing world.

You got a Masterclass in Oscar-winning 'Grampa wheezing' from Clint in this movie, Jen. 😃

Totally agree, no to a forced emotional response. To me, any genuine reaction is a good one. There are a lot of great Clint Eastwood classics and I hope you react to more of them. Here is a very short list of some suggestions: "Million Dollar Baby" ""Heartbreak Ridge" "The Outlaw Josey Wales" "High Plains Drifter"

18:17 Even the little girl calls him "Toad" 😂

Clint Eastwood is such an amazing actor and this movie is just more proof of how great he is. Like you said, it's the smirk here and the growl at the perfect moment. His timing is perfect. I can't believe people give you a hard time for not being an excessive crier. I appreciate that about you because some reactors I've seen are just over the top emotional criers and just weep over the least little thing. Anyway, great job on this one and I can't wait for "Dirty Harry". I'm betting you enjoyed it and will want to watch the series.

Clint has done the music for a lot of his films. He’s a very accomplished jazz pianist. So is Jeff Goldblum actually. Funny how no one ever talks about Clint’s music. It’s understated usually, very very utilitarian in a lot of ways. Clint’s use of silence or the natural surroundings is really special. Others do it in films, but with him it feels like a very deliberate choice rather than the by product of no music playing. His films really are amazing. I didn’t appreciate his work until I got a little older. I guess you get a little older and you start to recognize some of the feelings underneath it all. He’s so freaking old also and still making movies, and brilliantly as well. I think he has an office on the Warner Brothers lot? Think I saw the back of him one day when we were recording a score for a film on the at the Warner brothers studio, which is named Eastwood Studio in fact. I look at todays talent and I wonder if there is anyone to at could step into the place Clint holds in the business when he leaves us, and I just can’t find the honesty, or the depth of heart or character in almost anyone’s work today. You see flashes, but rarely a command of those things. Alright, enough of me gushing over this guy. Walt would’ve called me a pussy and told me to go get him another beer by now. Haha

Another terrific reaction, Jen. Your emotions in your videos are so genuine, I can't understand anyone wanting more. I've seen some reactors I think of as "overreactors." Keep being yourself and I'll keep watching and enjoying. See ya Sunday!

The white kid trying to "fit in" with the black kids early in the movie is also one of Clint's sons.

Well, I wasn't going to watch any of these bloody reactions on a Friday night, especially after Puxatony Phil failed to see his shadow, forecasting an early Spring. But, then you chose to do Gran Torino and Clint Eastwood. That is a must see every time someone chooses to watch this movie. Thank you.

Can’t put into words how beautiful the themes and messages in this movie are 🙏

Torino, Vendetta? Some of my favourite movies from my favourite reactress! Great stuff Jen 💯

Walt cried for Sue. He didn’t even cry at his wife’s funeral.

9:52 love the conversation with ol’ glory waving in the back. Great shot!

Another one of Clint's great movies is also a rollercoaster ride of emotions and that is "Million Dollar Baby"

Another great Clint Eastwood movie is Heartbreak Ridge. It's a military type movie.

Epic! I had to check some beehives today to make sure they're all doing fine this winter. One I get home my wife and I are going to sit down for dinner and watch this Jen reaction together.

Thunderbolt and Lightfoot is a must see.

Awesome reaction Miss Jen. Don't ever feel pressure to cry because the best reactions are natural ones.

1. Million Dollar Baby 2. In the Line of Fire 3. A Perfect World A few of Eastwood movies I think you'll enjoy.

It's fine if you don't cry, Jen! You make it very obvious when you're touched. Keep it up! One of the films Eastwood directed, "Changeling" starring Angelina Jolie, would really impress you. It might not win any polls, because Eastwood isn't a star in it, but it's an unforgettable, mind-blowing story.

Eastwood also directed a film called Absolute Power. Great film that also stars Ed Harris, Laura Linney, Gene Hackman, Scott Glenn, & Dennis Haysbert. Its a thriller, and is definitely worth checking out.

Hey Jen just want to say I love this movie I'm 50 now so Clint was my dad's guy and we watched Clint movies together I'm lucky my dad is still with us but this is totally his generation and this movie gets me every time. The first time I watched it I was stunned for hours and couldn't speak now i tear up every time I watch it. Most reactors don't quite get it but you nailed it. Thank you *Edited as it put realtors not reactors lol*

Big fan of Jen's movie reactions from afar. I like how she brings emotional intelligence into the conversation. I may become a new member after this one. By the way Jen, if you are at all in love with Clint Eastwood as an actor and director, watch him in "Million Dollar Baby", the female version of "Rocky". Pure, simple, deep and true. 🥊💥❤‍🔥...you will love the man after that.

Walt is my "spirit animal" :D Every time I see a reaction to this movie I appreciate it more, along with the different perspectives from the reacting people. Thank you for the reaction!

That's why we love you Jen, you're not fake and your reactions are genuine, Great movie, the scene when Sue walks into the house after being missing guts me every time.

He also directed Letters from Iwo Jima, Flags of Our Fathers, and American Sniper, to name just a few.

Awesome reaction Jen! I really enjoy your non-verbal reactions. You mentioned his dog Daisy numerous times but did you notice that she's the only one in the movie who Walt loves from start to finish? They are true bffs.

I've been excited to see your reaction to this one since you announced it last week. I went into this not knowing a thing about it. Largely ignored it when it released. One of my friends put it on casually the one day while we were toking. It completely blind sided me. Good movie, good story. Big ol' lump in my throat at the ending. You do cry in quite a few reactions I can recall, I don't know what people are on about. Thanks for being genuine, regardless of the complaints.

The Beguiled (1971) is a very interesting Clint Eastwood movie that even git a remake in 2017. It's a slow burn, and it not a mass market crowd pleaser that everybody feels the same way about. Hearing the different way different people feel about it makes it very interesting to me.

Such a great movie. It makes you think and it makes you feel. Those new friendships were beautiful, weren't they? Thanks for sharing this one with us, Jen. 🙂 I enjoyed rewatching it with you!

Another modern day masterpiece! Clint Eastwood at his finest. Excellent choice Jen 😊...Eric

I've seen MANY, MANY Clint flicks. This is by far my favorite.

It's crazy how often family members eye up possessions. In the far distant future I hope my pride and joy goes somewhere special. Clint was great in this, it feels authentic. Glad Jen got to see it with us, great reaction as always!!!

This movie reminds me of my father after my mother passed away. He had his routine and his buddies and hangouts, and when my mother passed he had to adjust to several things in the modern world. It wasn't like he was frozen in time - he just had limited exposure to the modern world since my mother did the shopping and handled the bills. My mother would visit with the pastor of our church in her final year, and when she passed our pastor would stop by and visit with my father. The main difference is my father didn't carry the heavy psychological burden Walt carried. He liked visiting with the pastor.

Love this movie. Emotionally moving. Walt definitely had some issues/rough edges but his actions showed he was a man with a good heart. Walts toughness and his garage full of tools reminds me so much of my grandfather. He and my dad taught me how to work on cars and fix/build things. I miss him deeply, but he lived to 100. Walts family really is horrible/selfish A-holes. I'm so happy Walt let the 72 Ford Grand Torino to Thao.

34:59 I cried because you didn't cry. Everyway but Loose is a Clint Eastwood comedy I'm sure you'll like. And I don't expect you to cry, but laugh. Peace

Nice reaction, as always, very touching movie. I like how you were caught off guard or mildly surprised by Clint singing the closing song, he has sang in other movies like Paint Your Wagon.

Rest in Peace Carl Weathers As I anxiously await "Rocky Balboa" coming to KZfaq....

I am glad you enjoyed this film so much. I also love this film. I grew up with men like Walt and the Barber, and the construction Foreman. My grandfather was something like Walt. To see such a bigoted man soften up and become endeared to an Asian family like that, after really disliking them, and even grow close to a couple of them, is incredible. This is incredibly heartfelt. I ALWAYS cry at the end, and I'm a guy. This is one of my favorite films.

"Even if he said someone confessed they were gonna go over there?" Catholic priests are forbidden from violating the sanctity of the confessional. Even if Walt had gone in and said he'd already killed people, the priest could only encourage him to go to the police, not turn him in himself. If the priest violated that privacy, he'd be defrocked and excommunicated from the Church. Someone confessing a murder to a priest who is forced to keep the secret is actually the plot of the Hitchcock film, I Confess (1953). That's a good one.

Another nice movie again Jen.. One of his beggining movies directing was the western "The outlaw Josey Wales" and it is a very nice western movie. The other 2 great movies he got the Oscar also were "Mystic River" and " Changeling"..both were very deep..I mean very deep and unsettling .. he also released 2 war movies at same time can you believe it?..they were called "Flags of Our Feathers" and "Letters from Ivo Jima" showing the Americans and Japanese perpective.. but the list of movies he directed is huge and one lady on tv said once "..everything Clint Eastwood touches, turns gold..".. I truly believe so, because he puts so much love on whatever he touches.. he himself is a masterpiece of a person...great reaction Jen..looking charming as usual Jen..

I 100% agree that that is exactly how Walt wanted to go out, especially with how torn up he was about the stuff he did during the war. He didn't want to die slowly of cancer, and he didn't want to have to kill more people just because, even though he maybe could have. This was the only way for him to have a quick death and give the neighborhood, Sue, and Tao any sort of peace. We also know how they truly felt, because the whole neighborhood came out as witnesses instead of clamming up and protecting their own. So in that sense they were sticking up for Walt as one of their own against the gang, and he did it without a gun so that they couldn't claim self defense. The will reading is also just awesome. The rat bastard family gets nothing, and the only person who gets anything is the one person who never expected anything. It's also just satisfying to hear him publicly acknowledge Tao as his friend, especially with the earlier reference just after he locked him in the basement.

An honest reaction is all we ask for, thank you...this is why I enjoy your channel.

32:17 Yes, that’s Clint singing!

Wonderful movie. I think that a lot of Clint's fans were shocked and moved to tears because this is only the second time we've ever seen him die on film (1971's "The Beguiled" was the first). Such a rare thing, very unexpected, but totally the right solution in this film. His death (which was inevitable anyway) served a purpose and gave his life meaning.

This movie can make me cry

Great reaction, I feel like you GOT this movie all the way through, fabulous, thank you Jen 😊

Walt reminds so much of my late grandfather. He hand a heart of gold which he protected by his hateful exterior.

The Rifle he used is a M1 Garand, it was developed for WW2 and used partly in Korea.....

When Walt locked Thao up, the steel screen on the door was reminiscent of the church confessional. Walt gave Father Janovich his confession about relatively minor things, but confessed to Thao about his real regrets in life.

I always thought Clint Eastwood's "In The Line of Fire" was an underrated suspense thriller that he starred in in the latter part of his career. 🕵️🕵️🕵️

If you don't cry, you don't cry. 🤷‍♂️👍

I love the part when the gang rolls up on Toad in the ally and the kid throws his tape measure on the ground. As if its not made of metal and designed to take way more abuse than that, but it's suggested that his tools were broke. No chance they broke a single one of those things with just their bare hands.

I'm with you, Jen. I never react to a first viewing. Once I know the story and watch it again, the emotions start flowing. It's one of the reasons why I could never do a reaction channel. I'm too stoic.

I've seen many reactors gloss over the will towards the end. "I'd like to leave my house to the Church because Dorothy would've liked it". The HOUSE, what his son was after. Everyone is hanging onto the car segment, but him giving away his house is a huge thing many don't acknowledge and actually pretty hilarious of Walt.

I don't care if you cry just glad you did a reaction to one of the greats...

This movie is one of his best. he has done some comedy films in the late 70's, Every Which Way But Loose and Any Which Way You Can, they're good for a laugh.

I always see this film as the spiritual sequel to Heart Break Ridge.

I'm so surprised that Jen didn't cry at this lol but it's OK I didn't initially but I did dirjg the funeral when I saw the family shocked at how many hmong people were sat in full dress robes for Walt this movie was stunning

Great movie cant wait! Luv Eastwood as actor and director. "The Mule" is another good watch!

Love watchin movies w/ ya Jen 🎬🖤

As a 60 year old ex Marine, I still cry every time I watch this movie, one of the best ever!

As someone planning on being a major Ahole when i'm old this movie is an huge inspiration.

Sue is my favourite part of this film.She's what we should all strive to be.She see's underneath the shell.Its a shame the actress hasn't been in more movies.

The Ford Gran Torino was also the car (red with white stripes) in the 1975-1979 TV show Starsky & Hutch.

I always enjoy your reactions. Thanks Jen.

Kyle Eastwood along with Michael Stevens also did the scores for Mystic River, Million Dollar Baby, Letters from Iwo Jima, and Invictus.

Thanks Jen for another great reactions. I forgot how this ended. Hello from Pa USA 🇺🇸 ❤❤❤😊

Not one of My Favorite Movies, but I'll never forget how Powerful Eastwood's Performance was in this Intense Drama!👍 Hope You Enjoyed this one (Jen) and Thank You for making it another Fun-&-Friendly Premiere💝I'm always up for those! Won't say who but someone in "Fast & Furious" drives that exact same Car...👌

Check out the same grumpy old man Clint Eastwood, Hilary Swank and Morgan Freeman in Million Dollar Baby

R.I.P. Carl Weathers (1948-2024)

No shade for not crying, not everyone reacts the same way 🙂

Jen reaching legendary status now ❤ ... also mention to tara 😊

I recommend "Hereafter", it's a hidden gem. Not only did Clint Eastwood directed the film, he also wrote and performed the music for it. The movie flopped in the US - not because it's bad but because 1/3 of the film is in French and Americans disliked movies with subtitle.

brilliant movie, brilliant reaction 😊

We bought one of those phones for my father-in-law after he complained about the buttons and numbers being too small. After watching this movie, I thought maybe we made a mistake. That's the great thing about Clint Eastwood movies. He's always the best part.

Won't be there but have a wonderful time guys and don't forget to smash that like button 👌

16:54 i cannot believe google lists this as a "thriller/western" movie. Ive always seen this is a comedic drama more than anything.

Walt doesn't stop with the insults because that's how men communicate with each other.

10:14 This is Scott Eastwood, one of Clint’s sons, and a successful actor in his own right. This is one of the only films he’s made with his father.

What a treat! I just finished watching your Panic Room reaction and this just popped when it was done. Both great movies with great actors. Foster and Eastwood would have been a fun buddy movie. A Thelma & Louise-Grumpy Old Men mashup.

I saw this movie in the theater the 2nd weekend it was out. It was nearly sold out and most of the audience gave it a standing ovation at the end. Despite the poor acting of the Hmong actors, this was easily my second most favorite film of his after Unforgiven. My grandfather was a WW2 veteran, and Clint's character reminds me of a lot of my grandfather, the best man I've ever known.

I think that this is one of those movies where it brings men to tears as much as, if not more than women. There's something about a man sacrificing himself for someone else that I think just hits a man's heart a little harder than it does a woman's. Plus, the character growth of a hardened man like this is something that is great to see. Nice reaction, and there's never a reason to apologize for crying, or not crying. Everyone gets emotional in different ways and at different times.

The acoustics at 12:53 -- empty house.