Review of Seven Days in May (1964) by Jeff B — 18 Aug 2011
In the mid months of may, the president (Frederic March) becomes nervous when a colonel (Kirk Douglas) becomes seriously concerned with the bizarre actions of a prominent general (Burt Lancaster). The actions include lying about his whereabouts, a bizarre meeting with the president in a remote area, and the possibility of a secret mission to remove the cabinet, including the president, from the White House.
Mainly compelling thriller boasts solid performances and moves at a relatively quick pace. However, I felt slightly unsatisfied by the plot. For me it lacked something, possibly because I expected something extraordinary like Frankenheimer's masterpiece "The Manchurian Candidate.
" Still, it was a really interesting film.
This review of Seven Days in May (1964) was written by Jeff B on 18 Aug 2011.
Seven Days in May has generally received very positive reviews.
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