Who needs Dirty Harry!!
4/4 stars

A Western Masterpiece directed by and starring the "old" yet dynamic Clint Eastwood. This film is about a one time "hired" killer , long since reformed and raising 2 sons by himself, who comes out of retirement to make one more hit because his family needs the money. He illicits the help of a old friend played by Morgan Freeman and encounters a ruthless and no-nonsense sherrif played by Gene Hackman. The movie is a powerful examination of morality and hypocracy in the old west and the impact of killing and being killed. Outstanding performance by Hackman earned him an Acadamy Award. Other Acadamy Awards earned by this movie were Best Picture and Best Director. Exciting from start to finsh, this masterpiece lands at #12 on my Top Movie List... Enjoy!!!

Review by mdtinney