The Movie: A grumpy old xenophobe with a dead wife and ungrateful kids is forced to rescind some of his bigotry after getting to know his Hmong neighbours. Clint Eastwood directs, stars and does some excellent growling.

The Neighbour: Walt Kowalski: grizzly man. Likes to sit on his porch and drink endless supplies of beer. A man’s man who loves his tools and his car he’s also a good old fashioned racist who’ll threaten you with a gun if you’re on his property.

How To Avoid: Walt makes a fine neighbour as long as you don’t piss him off. Don’t nick his car, don’t be Vietnamese, and for god’s sake get off his lawn.