Review of The Day of the Jackal (1973) by Roger Ebert for Chicago Sun-Times — 23 May 1985
Fred Zinnemann’s The Day of the Jackal is one hell of an exciting movie. I wasn’t prepared for how good it really is: it’s not just a suspense classic, but a beautifully executed example of filmmaking.
It’s put together like a fine watch. The screenplay meticulously assembles an incredible array of material, and then Zinnemann choreographs it so that the story--complicated as it is--unfolds in almost documentary starkness.
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This review of The Day of the Jackal (1973) was written by Roger Ebert and published by Chicago Sun-Times on 23 May 1985.
The Day of the Jackal has generally received very positive reviews.
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