do you feel lucky punk?

[Kontiki]

As mentioned, the Hmong "actors", without exception, couldn't act to save their lives. Plus, it would appear Clint has never been exposed in any way, from actual one-on-one interaction to news stories, to gangs.

[ricketyclik]

As mentioned, the Hmong "actors", without exception, couldn't act to save their lives. Plus, it would appear Clint has never been exposed in any way, from actual one-on-one interaction to news stories, to gangs.

I didn't notice that about the actors, although I do seem to recall that they weren't professional actors. As for the gang stuff, I can't really comment having not been exposed myself, but a) it's a story, so in theory anything can happen and b) if it's really that unrealistic shouldn't that be taken up with the writers?

[Kontiki]

I didn't notice that about the actors, although I do seem to recall that they weren't professional actors.

I think that's correct, at least for some of them (maybe all). Clearly, they would have been better off getting some professional actors.

if it's really that unrealistic shouldn't that be taken up with the writers?

As director, you'd think Clint Eastwood would have had some input into scenes. And even if he didn't and it's not his fault at all, it doesn't make the movie any better.

[ricketyclik]

What was it about the gangs that was unrealistic?