Somehow, at age 88, Clint Eastwood still manages to crank out a movie every year or two.

Still, he hasnt appeared on screen in one of his own films since 2008sGran Torino.

But his crotchety rascal charisma remains undimmed.

The MuleClint Eastwood

Hes still the same true-blue movie star that audiences have always followed just about anywhere.

Its as if his AARP card gives him diplomatic immunity.

Running kilos of cocaine from south of the border turns out to be a cinch.

After all, whod expect a senior citizen who looks like Clint Eastwood to be trafficking blow?

Despite some ofThe Mules darker, more morally thickety themes, its a surprisingly fun and mellow movie.

Of course, its only a matter of time before the law will catch up with him.

He happens to be right on both counts.B