The Greatest Film Directed by Clint Eastwood - Blu-ray Forum

zombie63 · 11-18-2009, 01:11 PM

With the release of Invictus coming soon Im curious as to everyones choices of Mr Eastwoods directing jobs - Theres a lot of diversity here so this should be interesting.

I voted for Unforgiven as I think its one of the most realistic examinations of the Western, and gave Clint his greatest role.

Fabio13 · 11-18-2009, 01:24 PM

Wow, I really don´t know. Clint usually just makes great movies. That´s his thing.

I guess I´m gonna choose "Gran Torino", but I´m not sure if this pick is because it was the most recent impact of his movies. They usually last until the next one

Q? · 11-18-2009, 01:30 PM

My vote goes to Gran Torino!
I'll get it on blu for sure.

master_8ball · 11-18-2009, 01:31 PM

I didnt know he directed some of those... I had to go with Gran Torino, it was such a powerful film.

I was very impressed with The Changeling as well, Heartbreak Ridge was really good too.

sfmarine · 11-18-2009, 01:34 PM

Unforgiven was perfect. I'm a fan of Gran Torino and I think that Clint did a great job with Letters from Iwo.

Elvis · 11-18-2009, 01:38 PM

Unforgiven without a doubt!

Moefiz · 11-18-2009, 01:38 PM

There are so many...haven't seen Grand Torino as yet but my vote is for The Changeling

sfmarine · 11-18-2009, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Moefiz

There are so many...haven't seen Grand Torino as yet but my vote is for The Changeling

You better go blind buy that! Great movie.

ckent22 · 11-18-2009, 01:39 PM

Million Dollar Baby because I love boxing movies.

broganreynik · 11-18-2009, 01:39 PM

I went with Letters from Iwo Jima. Eastwood is probably my favorite director behind Tarantino and Scorsese, so I like quite a lot of his films, but Letters... was just perfect IMO. Definitely one of the best of the decade.

iori · 11-18-2009, 01:43 PM

Midnight In the Garden.

koontz1973 · 11-18-2009, 01:47 PM

Midnight in the garden of good and evil.

So many greats to choose from.

Iron-Blu-123 · 11-18-2009, 01:53 PM

Unforgiven

J.Cornelius · 11-18-2009, 01:56 PM

Hard to pick just one:

The Eiger Sanction
Unforgiven
Mystic River

Pauliesr · 11-18-2009, 02:02 PM

That man is one of my all time favorites!!

I hope he graces our prescence another 20 years!

One of the few that i TRULY admire - Hollywood or anywhere

And I went with Million Dollar Baby. Though I'd put Gran Torino up there right behind it. I haven't watched Unforgiven in a while. I have - but thaven't - watched Iwo Jima...yet. And I don't think it was his best but did enjoy Space Cowboys a lot

sfmarine · 11-18-2009, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by broganreynik

I went with Letters from Iwo Jima. Eastwood is probably my favorite director behind Tarantino and Scorsese, so I like quite a lot of his films, but Letters... was just perfect IMO. Definitely one of the best of the decade.

Agreed. I was in the Marines when Flags/Letters came out. Many Marines were psyched up for it. I saw Flags and thought...wow...it was ok..but it just didn't do it for me. I was hesitant with Letters at first. I finally got around to seeing it and it was a 10/10. Such a wonderful film.

jhiggy23 · 11-18-2009, 02:17 PM

This thread amuses me a bit as I am not a big fan of Clint Eastwood. However, there is no doubt that as an actor he is iconic and as a director, he is one of this decade's finest.

I voted for Changeling, as I think it is his best film on the list that he directed, although I think Mystic River is just as good. It is impossible for me to pick between the two.

However, I think his best directing job was Letters From Iwo Jima, and to a lesser extentFlags of Our Fathers.

Unforgiven, imo, is one of the most overrated films of all time. Yes, it combats traditional Western cliches, but I think it is a poor film, specifically in regards to writing. Very good acting performance by him though.

dmb70 · 11-18-2009, 02:48 PM

The Outlaw Josey Wales, love everything about it!

Sixx · 11-18-2009, 02:51 PM

I like almost all of these movies. I know most will vote for Unforgiven, even though Clint is a pansy in that movie. I liked the movie, just not with Clint as a wuss. I went with Heartbreak Ridge.
" I'll make heart breakers and soul takers out of em sir"

zombie63 · 11-18-2009, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by dmb70

The Outlaw Josey Wales, love everything about it!

I need to see this again - I just remember the beautiful cinematography and spitting on the dog LOL

View Poll Results: What is the best film Directed by Clint Eastwood ?
The Beguiled	0	0%
Play Misty for Me	2	1.68%
High Plains Drifter	1	0.84%
Breezy	0	0%
The Eiger Sanction	0	0%
The Outlaw Josey Wales	4	3.36%
The Gauntlet	0	0%
Bronco Billy	1	0.84%
Firefox	0	0%
Honkytonk Man	1	0.84%
Sudden Impact	0	0%
Pale Rider	0	0%
Heartbreak Ridge	3	2.52%
Bird	0	0%
White Hunter Black Heart	0	0%
The Rookie	0	0%
Unforgiven	45	37.82%
A Perfect World	1	0.84%
The Bridges of Madison County	1	0.84%
Absolute Power	1	0.84%
Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil	3	2.52%
True Crime	0	0%
Space Cowboys	1	0.84%
Blood Work	0	0%
Mystic River	6	5.04%
Million Dollar Baby	10	8.40%
Flags of Our Fathers	0	0%
Letters from Iwo Jima	10	8.40%
Changeling	7	5.88%
Gran Torino	22	18.49%
Voters: 119. You may not vote on this poll

11-18-2009, 01:11 PM	#1
zombie63 Expert Member Member since:Sep 2009 Location:Scotland Blu-ray collection:175	The Greatest Film Directed by Clint Eastwood With the release of Invictus coming soon Im curious as to everyones choices of Mr Eastwoods directing jobs - Theres a lot of diversity here so this should be interesting. I voted for Unforgiven as I think its one of the most realistic examinations of the Western, and gave Clint his greatest role. Last edited by zombie63; 11-18-2009 at 01:21 PM.

11-18-2009, 02:02 PM	#15
Pauliesr Special Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Minnesota Blu-ray collection:325	That man is one of my all time favorites!! I hope he graces our prescence another 20 years! One of the few that i TRULY admire - Hollywood or anywhere And I went with Million Dollar Baby. Though I'd put Gran Torino up there right behind it. I haven't watched Unforgiven in a while. I have - but thaven't - watched Iwo Jima...yet. And I don't think it was his best but did enjoy Space Cowboys a lot Last edited by Pauliesr; 11-18-2009 at 02:06 PM.

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11-18-2009, 01:24 PM	#2
Fabio13 Active Member Member since:May 2009 Blu-ray collection:377	Wow, I really don´t know. Clint usually just makes great movies. That´s his thing. I guess I´m gonna choose "Gran Torino", but I´m not sure if this pick is because it was the most recent impact of his movies. They usually last until the next one

11-18-2009, 01:30 PM	#3
Q? Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Nuuk, Greenland Blu-ray collection:168	My vote goes to Gran Torino! I'll get it on blu for sure.

11-18-2009, 01:31 PM	#4
master_8ball Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Ontario, Canada Home Theater Gallery:19 Blu-ray collection:675 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:2	I didnt know he directed some of those... I had to go with Gran Torino, it was such a powerful film. I was very impressed with The Changeling as well, Heartbreak Ridge was really good too.

11-18-2009, 01:34 PM	#5
sfmarine Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Swan Station aDdIcTeD 2 LOST PSN:U5MC51473 Home Theater Gallery:18 4K collection:930 Blu-ray collection:2311 DVD collection:276 MA collection:461 Digital collection:492 iTunes collection:534 Blu-ray reviews: 7 Trading Score:43	Unforgiven was perfect. I'm a fan of Gran Torino and I think that Clint did a great job with Letters from Iwo.

11-18-2009, 01:38 PM	#6
Elvis Banned Member since:May 2009 Location:The Jungle Room Home Theater Gallery:1 Blu-ray collection:327 DVD collection:45 Blu-ray reviews:10 Trading Score:18	Unforgiven without a doubt!

11-18-2009, 01:38 PM	#7
Moefiz Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:288 DVD collection:20 Blu-ray reviews: 15 Trading Score:70	There are so many...haven't seen Grand Torino as yet but my vote is for The Changeling

11-18-2009, 01:39 PM	#9
ckent22 Banned Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Hollywood, California VIA Smallville, Kansas Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:266 Blu-ray reviews: 15	Million Dollar Baby because I love boxing movies.

11-18-2009, 01:39 PM	#10
broganreynik Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Nebraska Home Theater Gallery:60 4K collection:124 Blu-ray collection:2113 DVD collection:111 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:46	I went with Letters from Iwo Jima. Eastwood is probably my favorite director behind Tarantino and Scorsese, so I like quite a lot of his films, but Letters... was just perfect IMO. Definitely one of the best of the decade.

11-18-2009, 01:43 PM	#11
iori Power Member Member since:Apr 2009 Trading Score:2	Midnight In the Garden.

11-18-2009, 01:47 PM	#12
koontz1973 Blu-ray Guru Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Insane Alylum for the over achievers. Blu-ray collection:133	Midnight in the garden of good and evil. So many greats to choose from.

11-18-2009, 01:53 PM	#13
Iron-Blu-123 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Mar 2009 Location:Southern Ca. Home Theater Gallery:29 4K collection:130 Blu-ray collection:2042	Unforgiven

11-18-2009, 01:56 PM	#14
J.Cornelius Active Member Member since:Jun 2008	Hard to pick just one: The Eiger Sanction Unforgiven Mystic River

11-18-2009, 02:17 PM	#17
jhiggy23 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2009 Location:Club Loop 4K collection:73 Blu-ray collection:630 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:13	This thread amuses me a bit as I am not a big fan of Clint Eastwood. However, there is no doubt that as an actor he is iconic and as a director, he is one of this decade's finest. I voted for Changeling, as I think it is his best film on the list that he directed, although I think Mystic River is just as good. It is impossible for me to pick between the two. However, I think his best directing job was Letters From Iwo Jima, and to a lesser extentFlags of Our Fathers. Unforgiven, imo, is one of the most overrated films of all time. Yes, it combats traditional Western cliches, but I think it is a poor film, specifically in regards to writing. Very good acting performance by him though.

11-18-2009, 02:48 PM	#18
dmb70 Active Member Member since:Dec 2008 Blu-ray collection:43	The Outlaw Josey Wales, love everything about it!

11-18-2009, 02:51 PM	#19
Sixx Special Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Aug 2009 Location:Midwest Home Theater Gallery:36 Blu-ray collection:109 Blu-ray reviews:5	I like almost all of these movies. I know most will vote for Unforgiven, even though Clint is a pansy in that movie. I liked the movie, just not with Clint as a wuss. I went with Heartbreak Ridge. " I'll make heart breakers and soul takers out of em sir"

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