Not quite a movie review - but news on a movie.

If you haven't already heard the buzz about this 'new' Clint Eastwood movie involving new-comer Hmong American Bee Vang as the young lead teen, including aspiring actor Doua Moua among others, then here's your opportunity to watch the trailer and read more about it.

Watch the trailer:
Gran Torino Trailer

Here are a few links:
USA Today - First Look
Hmong Today
Hmong Americans in Gran Torino (HIGT) Blog

*Thanks Samy for the info!

Movie release date: December 2008
(We've seen December 17, December 25 dates; not sure which yet.)

Plot (via imdb.com):
Disgruntled Korean War vet Walt Kowalski (Eastwood) sets out to reform his neighbor, a young Hmong teenager, who tried to steal Kowalski's prized possesion: his 1972 Gran Torino.

Personal note:
There has been both positive and negative feedback about what the movie portrays of the Hmong American/Hmong community. I have my own opinion and would love to share off-the-record of Unplug so if you'd like to chat - I can be reached at joilxiong@gmail.com.