Grade: A
Clint Eastwood may not be toting around a giant revolver anymore, but his latest film packs a dramatic punch wrapped neatly inside a compelling drama about life and death. “Hereafter” is an observation on all people’s desire to understand the afterlife and how difficult it is to accept the loss of a loved one. Eastwood’s strength is in his ability to take this abstract concept and weave it into the story in a relatable, emotionally-involving way that’s easy to grasp. “Hereafter” is a tear-jerking drama and a solid addition to Eastwood’s already impressive body of work.