The Jackal - Collector's Edition
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Movie Reviews of The Jackal - Collector's Edition
Movie Review: What the .... ??
Summary: 1 Stars
Here's another Hollywood remake of what was a great story (and a great movie as well). So far, this ranks as the worst remake of an action/spy movie that I can recall having seen. There's not one ounce of correlation between this movie and the origial "The day of the Jackal" (the book) other than the fact that the assasin in question has the same name! The suspense found in the book (and the movie with Edward Fox) has been replaced by cheap action scenes. Case in point: the killing of Jack Black, the creator of the "rifle" that Bruce Willis is using...Even if you haven't read the book or seen the original movie, this only adds up to a mediocre action movie. And what is that accent that Richard Gere is attempting?
Movie Review: Miscast, mishandled, worth missing
Summary: 2 Stars
Give the filmmakers credit for a couple of things, at least. The story moves along well and is filmed very well. There are a few moments that actually have a bit of tension, the music score works quite well, and occasionally everything gels into a good scene.But let me get this straight. The FBI is on the hunt for an assassin so elusive only one woman in the world can ID him, she's disappeared years ago and is equally elusive, yet an Irish gun-runner in a US prison is the key to both so the FBI gets him out and basically lets him run the operation?
All the cliches are here, too. The "Here's the key to a locker in a bus/train station where you'll find (whatever)," the "invincible villain purposely leaving an obscure clue that is unconvincingly figured out just in the nick of time to foil his evil plot," the "master of disguise," the "stupid greedy minor character who tries to rip off the villain only to die in a horrible way," etc. etc. etc.
Poor Sidney Poitier. One of this nation's great actors is wasted in a role that could basically be played equally well by any one with a SAG card. Poor Tess Harper. The underrated actress gets high billing here, but only shows up for the last half-hour, and she plays a thinly-veiled Hillary Clinton, complete with horrible hairdo and abdominable wardrobe. Worse, her two scenes (only two?!) consist of a brief interview with Larry King and a public speech that plays in the background.
And Bruce Willis as the Jackal himself is as woefully miscast as the cold-blooded killer for hire. Trying to break out of type, Addison? It ain't workin'. In every single scene I expected him to break into a smirking wisecrack a la "Moonlighting" or "Die Hard," etc., being only momentarily able to sustain the truly psycho attitude.
Oddly, the one actor who fares best here is Richard Gere. I'll buy his Irish accent, and he plays his character well here, although, again, it makes one roll with laughter to see him time and again take leadership in planning sessions both with the director and deputy director of the FBI. Said big shots basically sit by and say "Yeah, that's a good plan, let's do it." And I do wish Gere would learn to open his mouth and speak up rather than mush his lines. He's no Brando.
So, to sum up: Stupid plot, badly miscast actors, and oh yes, one of the most left-field nonsensical endings you'll ever see...
Movie Review: Somewhat Predictable, But Excellent
Summary: 5 Stars
Although this movie is somewhat predictable at times, I really like it. I have seen it many times and probably will see it many more. For comparison, also watch the 1973 film "Day of the Jackal". Although that is very good, even with its 1970s limitations, I think "The Jackal" is better. The early version is probably true-to-life, but the latter is very realistic and definitely leaves you feeling that it is very possible. Thumbs up for the cinematography, for sure. Bruce Willis and Richard Gere do outstanding jobs. Great for a weekend evening flick.Movie Review: TRUST ME THIS MOVIE IS AWESOME!
Summary: 5 Stars
Willis is great, what can I say, must of these reviewers most not like him! because this movie kicks [bottom]. Any Willis fan will love this. Gere and Poitier also are good in this film. The plot is good, easy to keep up with, but also makes you think, not many films can do that. This has a good blend of action and drama, When you have a cast like this one dose, you can't go wrong! oh and bruce is bad, he's a good "bad guy" i thank this is one of has only movie's were he is bad, well he was bad in The Siege(that is good to!).Movie Review: great!
Summary: 5 Stars
this movie is so cool... it has 4 yes 4 great actors and actress.bruce w. gives one of his best performance ever.the only movie the bruce plays a badguy so far.this movie is better than the old one `the day of the jackal`...its a really good movie. you shoud BUY it NOW. if i liked you probly woud like it too.