Review of The Day of the Jackal (1973) by Xgary X — 23 Aug 2007
An intelligent euro-thriller concerning an algerian terrorist plot to assassinate De Gaul. This film is carried almost in it's entirety by Edward Fox, who is completely believable as the cold-blooded assassin, ruthlessly setting about his business of professional killer while a multi-national task force blindly pursue him.
The documentary style is a little uninvolving and the ending a little anti-climactic but Fox is excellen,t as are the rest of the cast (including a very young Derek Jacobi) and it makes a nice change of pace to the usual pointless explosions and car chases.
This review of The Day of the Jackal (1973) was written by Xgary X on 23 Aug 2007.
The Day of the Jackal has generally received very positive reviews.
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