It is perfectly adequate, in fact. It is just that adequate should not be good enough for Clint Eastwood.

| Original Score: 2/4 | May 11, 2022

...easily the worst film in the franchise, with a perfunctory climax and only a couple of passable lines...

| Original Score: 2/5 | Dec 29, 2021

It's difficult to determine whether The Dead Pool is a desperate attempt to extend the franchise or a smart parody of cop films that have come before it; either way, there's enough to enjoy in this increasingly silly film.

| Original Score: 2.5/4 | Dec 16, 2021

It feels as if the writers have completely run out of ideas for utilizing one of the most popular vigilantes in cinema history.

| Original Score: 4/10 | Aug 31, 2020

There didn't seem to be anything special in the unraveling of the murder plots in The Dead Pool, but for what it lacked in suspense, Dirty Harry and company made up in talent and wit.

| Oct 9, 2016

Violent '80s cop drama with blood and drugs.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Sep 13, 2016

It probably wasn't wise for the filmmakers to end Dirty Harry's reign with Eastwood uttering a post-killing line more suited for Stallone or Schwarzenegger, but from an entertainment standpoint, The Dead Pool doesn't leave one **** outta luck.

| Jul 12, 2013

Feels like one of the lesser exciting Harry Callahan that doesn't exactly send the character with much of an explosive sign off.

| Aug 21, 2012

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Feb 29, 2008

Tired formula with Eastwood making an unispired return as Dirty Harry Callahan. patrica Clarkson is a welcome presence.

Full Review | Original Score: 2/5 | Jan 17, 2008

The fifth, last, and possibly most perfunctory and boring Dirty Harry movie, except for a hilarious chase scene involving an explosive toy car.

| Original Score: D | Apr 21, 2007

| Original Score: 2.5/5 | Dec 6, 2005

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Oct 27, 2005

The fifth and least of the Dirty Harry movies is still watchable, but lacks the edge of Harry's earlier adventures.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Oct 5, 2005

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | May 6, 2005

Full Review | Original Score: 2/5 | Mar 26, 2005

Not Dirty Harry's best, but entertaining enough

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Dec 18, 2004

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | May 21, 2004

Full Review | Original Score: 1/5 | Jan 13, 2004

Full Review | Original Score: 2/5 | Jul 3, 2003