An entertaining but inferior follow-up to Dirty Harry, some sloppy writing means that while there's more action on screen the film as a whole is never as fulfilling as its predecessor, with Clint's presence also dwindling somewhat as a result. He's still good mind, as is the direction, although it misses the cinematography from the first instalment.

The only Dirty Harry sequel that's actually worthwhile. A film franchise has got to know its limitations.

The force is strong with this one, no really it is.

A good and entertaining follow up to the original Dirty Harry. Though though close-up shot of the magnum with Eastwood toting a few trade-mark lines was a tremendously foolish callback. Almost as if in response to criticism with the first film this sequel deals with and illustrates the problems with the first film. Where does the renegade cop for the force of good end and the vigilante murder begin? If you want more Harry Callahan this is worth seeing.

This was just about as good as Dirty Harry and in some regards better. People say that it isn't as dark as the original but in reality it is, maybe more so. It's actually incredibly brutal and gritty. All of the deaths are bloodier and more disturbing than the original (chick getting shot then falling out window, guy getting run over by Harry, all the closeups of people getting killed, etc.) Highly entertaining and well worth your time.

All in all, I wasn't disappointed. The sequel to Dirty Harry is no lesser than its predecessor. I liked that they completely inverted Harry's role in this one, without changing his character much. He's still the "loose cannon" getting cheesy lectures from the boss about abiding by the rules, but he ends up playing on the other side of that court. Has its share of embarrassing dialogue, but otherwise it's a consistent, suspenseful action movie with no needless pretenses.

a good action movie 10 out of 10

This is pretty good up until that boring, throwaway ending.

This is not as good as the first one but if you are a Clint Eastwood fan then you must check this one out. Eastwood is great as Dirty Harry. Hal Holbrook gives a good supporting performance.

Even the direction of Ted Post can't save this one. Stylish and stark credits, then it goes a bit downhill. Not that interesting.

The idea of putting the rather extreme Harry Callahan against an even more extreme band of vigilante cops is a great idea and shows that there is a fine line between the two and it certainly isn't one Dirty Harry plans on crossing. Though I still prefer the original, this movie is still very entertaining and does a fine job of promoting Eastwood's manliness. And that is fine by me. The last Dirty Harry movie I've watched to completion, unfortunately.