Review of The Day of the Jackal (1973) by Lanning : — 09 May 2006
Although far superior to the abyssmally dismal Bruce Willis remake, this is one that cannot beat the book. Forsyth is a master writer of suspense and intrigue, and the very fact that you know darn well de Gaulle was never assassinated makes even more wonderful Forsyth's attempt to have you believe this actually could happen, right up to the very end.
The movie pales primarily in the casting of Fox. Forsythe's Jackal exudes iron will and a domineering personal force. Fox is not able to pull this off. Still, this is one heck of a suspenseful movie, whether you've read the book or not.
Much applause for Michael Lonsdale as the cool and methodical Lebel, the only man who can and must stop the Jackal before the Jackal succeds in his mission.
This review of The Day of the Jackal (1973) was written by Lanning : on 09 May 2006.
The Day of the Jackal has generally received very positive reviews.
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