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New Edition Needed
One of the rare films that surpasses the book it is based on. This classic thriller desperately needs to be issued in a special edition. There are brief sequences in the movie that are missing in the DVD. Notably the scene when the Jackal goes up the stairs in the Austrian hotel, and back down to the lobby when he notices the bodyguard hiding in the landing. In addition we need some special features: the making of the film, historical background to the story and a biography of Fred Zinneman.
when so many inferior movies have DVDs repackaged and reissued in every way possible, it is unbelievable that this ultimate political thriller should be neglected.
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"Way Foxy"
I read the book and I watched the movie. Both are phenomonal. We get to try to get inside the head of a professional assassin. We are amazed at his precision planning and deft skill. His coldness--like he is working in a factory or something, and not about to murder someone. We wonder--who all HAS he professionally executed? What does his resume look like? The tension and excitement is kept at fever pitch throughout the movie. Most entertaining in every aspect.
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Good movie good price !
It might start out a little bit slow ,but it turns into a great thriller at the end. Characters were enjoyable, of course the Jackal and his disguises are really cool. It is basically an attempt to kill the president type of story. I found the pace and atmosphere to my liking, having seen a few similar movies. I have watched this 2 times now and really enjoy the pace, story and acting. If you like films of this sort you will enjoy this one. If you read the other reviews you know the story. If you have never seen it I would say but it as it is only 7.00 new....and give it a shot..
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Those Whacky French
I've always enjoyed Forsyth's books, particularly "The Odessa File". This movie is a classic, but I hadn't seen it in a while. I was amused to go back to it after all of these years and catch some ridiculous errors that would not fly in this day and age. People being killed by a single karate chop, a women being strangled to death in about 3 seconds with no struggle...and why did all of these French characters have English accents? Never the less, it still is a great story and an enjoyable movie that gives insight into a post-war / cold-war Europe of which modern Americans have little understanding.
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The day of the Jackal
This video is excellent! It is as close as possible to the book,without it going over 4 hrs in length.Keeps you at the edge of your seat,wondering if the Jackal will forfill his contract or take the money and run!Outstanding!
