In this sequel to "Dirty Harry", the detective by the name of "Inspector Callahan" (Clint Eastwood) has been assigned to a stakeout due in large part to the jealousy of his boss "Lieutenant Briggs" (Hal Holbrook). In any case, while he is occupied at the stakeout, a series of murders are being committed which have a common theme in that the people being killed are all high-profile criminals. This fact eventually creates a public relations problem which results in Inspector Callahan being taken off of his stakeout and put back into the homicide division and onto the case. Now rather than reveal any more I will just say that I thought this sequel was just as good as the first movie with several good action scenes and a semi-surprising twist at the end. Likewise, Clint Eastwood puts in his usual outstanding performance and essentially owns the role assigned to him. In short, this is a fine crime-action film and I rate it as above average.
Review of Magnum Force
