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DIRTY HARRY
The first Dirty Harry film naturally receives the most attention towards supplemental features by an easy three-to-one margin over all the sequels.
Commentary by Richard Schickel – The author and Eastwood associate reflects on the film and it’s place in history with relevant facts even self-proclaimed Dirty Harry experts might not know. This is the first of two commentaries Schickel offers to this collection.
Dirty Harry: The Original (29:45) – Interviews and footage commingle to reflect on why Dirty Harry was successful. The best is towards the end where the Scorpio killer actor explains why he hated the script at first and simply didn’t get the Dirty Harry appeal.
Dirty Harry’s Way (7:06) – A promo short to push Dirty Harry as a tough character offers little other than nostalgia.
The Long Shadow of Dirty Harry (25:31) – An insightful commentary on how Dirty Harry was influenced by current events and helped shape events to come.
Clint Eastwood: The Man From Malpaso (58:08) – A must-see nearly hour long documentary that traces the fabled footsteps of Clint Eastwood through Hollywood.
Clint Eastwood: Out of the Shadows (1:26:48) – A companion to the previous documentary that digs into Eastwood’s train of thought on how he got into the business and his influences.
Interview Gallery (27:25) – Short interviews with Patricia Clarkson, Joel Cox, Clint Eastwood, Hal Holbrook, Evan Kim, John Milius, Ted Post, Andy Robinson, Arnold Schwarzennegger and Robert Urich each focus on a different subject pertaining to Dirty Harry. Only worth visiting if viewed in-order in the “play all” mode.
MAGNUM FORCE
Commentary by John Milius – The screenwriter explores Dirty Harry lore as well as the film, which he is not hesitant to point out strengths and weaknesses in this all-new commentary.
A Moral Right: The Politics of Dirty Harry (24:15) – The critical reaction to Dirty Harry’s morals, both positive and negative, is worthwhile for those with something to say about Harry’s actions.
The Hero Cop: Yesterday and Today (8:03) – Old news footage interspersed with Magnum Force footage compares Harry to heroes from yesteryear. He wasn’t the first hero to use excessive force, and certainly won’t be the last.
THE ENFORCER
Commentary by Director James Fargo – His first big directing gig is for a Clint Eastwood film. No pressure, right? He’s passionate about his work and fun to listen to, especially when recalling how Eastwood casually told him he got the gig when he least expected to hear it.
The Business End: Violence in Cinema (30:09) – Clint and an array of filmmakers and actors trace the history of violence in cinema. It’s sprinkled with tons of archival clips that will make anyone want to make a late night rental run.
Harry Callahan/Clint Eastwood: Something Special in Films (6:00) – A needless behind-the-scenes look at Clint filming The Enforcer that desperately misses Clint’s narration.
SUDDEN IMPACT
Commentary by Richard Schickel – Schickel chimes in with his second commentary though I’d much rather hear Clint talk about directing his only Dirty Harry film. At least Schickel is qualified to speak accurately to the film’s history, such as apparently Clint thought Dirty Harry was done after The Enforcer. A studio survey said Clint as Dirty Harry was the #1 character audiences wanted to see return, so they immediately went to work on a new installment and roped Clint into it.
The Evolution of Clint Eastwood (25:43) – This documentary is similar to the pair in Dirty Harry in that is traces Eastwood’s journey from star to director via his colleagues and disciples, yet different enough to warrant not skipping.
THE DEAD POOL
Commentary by Jack N Green and David Valdes – Venturing away from the commentary template of the first four films yields the cinematographer and producer discussing making the film in a fairly vanilla and straightforward way.
Craft of Dirty Harry (21:39) – The many behind-the-scenes teams that brought Dirty Harry to life are rightfully given a chance to retrospect on camera.
Low resolution extras and a few weak links in the series chain don’t steal any thunder from the Dirty Harry Ultimate Collector’s Edition. All these films are still enjoyable to this day and are a welcome addition to the Blu-ray Disc high definition ranks with the best audio/video presentation any of them has been offered with before.