Extremely entertaining "Dirty Harry" is a very manipulative movie which leads us to cheer on a vigilante cop who's virtually breaking the law to bring in his murderer.Since Andy Robinson's portrayal doesn't reveal anything but an evil human being, it's so easy to side with Eastwood's vigilante cop. Especially when we know that the letter of the law in many cases protect the criminals more than their victims. Richard Donner must have been a fan of this film since there are so many similarities to "Lethal Weapon" which he made 16 years later. Clint Eastwood's "Harry Callaghan" and Mel Gibson's "Martin Riggs" could almost be the same guy.Clint Eastwood is magnificent in his part revealing the person underneath Harry's tough exterior.A great action-flick if you don't mind the politics.
Review of Dirty Harry
