Review of The Jackal (1997) by Cormac B — 07 Sep 2013

Pretty standard thriller with an amazing cast. The characters really stand out and are very unique. If you haven't seen this movie I would defiantly recommend it.

This review of The Jackal (1997) was written by Cormac B on 07 Sep 2013.

The Jackal has generally received mixed reviews.

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