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Dirty Harry (1971)
Rate:
10
Viewed:
1/04, 6/05, 10/07
6/05:
Dirty Harry is an absolute first-rate picture, and there's no better character than Dirty Harry Callahan in the
history of cop movies.
Two polarizing figures, an inspector and a killer, go against each other in a game of intrigue. Andy Robinson's Scorpio is one
of the greatest villains ever. The dialogue, the action, and the dry sense of humor are well-executed. Two classic moments
occur during the bank robbery and on the football field. The lines are outstanding such as:
"I know what you're thinking. 'Did he fire six shots or only five?' Well, to tell you the truth, in all this excitement I kind
of lost track myself. But being as this is a .44 Magnum, the most powerful handgun in the world, and would blow your head
clean off, you've got to ask yourself a question: 'Do I feel lucky?' Well, do ya, punk?"
"Well, I'm all broken up over that man's rights."
All in all, Don Siegel directed a flawless masterpiece in Dirty Harry.
10/07:
Ladies and gentlemen, this is the original and the greatest cop film in history: Dirty Harry.
Clint Eastwood gives the most signature performance of his career. Andy Robinson's Scorpio is in the Cinema Hall of Fame of
Villains. There are a lot of amusing lines and action throughout.
One great scene, which was directed by Clint Eastwood, is the Alice encounter. It's so funny and random. Another
is Dirty Harry stepping on Scorpio's leg against the football field backdrop.
Not to forget is the big black dude getting paid to beat Scorpio to a pulp.
All in all, Dirty Harry is unforgettable.