this be without a doubt the best of the dirty harry series . from the opening credit and youre sweep up in a revenge tale that hit hard and be profoundly engross . sondra locke be perfect in the role of a traumatized woman out for revenge . eastwood have many aside sequence that have nothing to do with the plot and but show harry at his bad assed best . load with unforgettable character in minor role and this film rock and should serve a the standard for detective or action flick . this be the one dirty harry flick that raw and devoid of any fluff . i can watch this again and again ( okay and not in one sit ) because it a gratify out for revenge yarn . the pace be quick and several of the scene be unforgettable . go ahead make my day . you feel lucky and punk . . classic eastwood a only eastwood and with his anguished and rubbery expression and and whispery and menacing voice can do it .