In this drama, Eastwood plays the role of a retired, recent widower. Estranged from his two sons and somewhat of a loner, Eastwood reluctantly becomes involved when gangs start harassing his neighbors and he becomes the hero of the neighborhood.

Though the movie has a very serious, realistic plot, it is very comical in parts and the dialogue has the audience chuckling outloud. Eastwood not only directed the movie but is also the main, if not only, star in the film. The film has a surprise ending but is well worth seeing. The time flew by and I didn't want the movie to end.

Eastwood was at his finest in this movie- I kept hearing him say "make my day."- it made mine