The Day of the Jackal 1973

Vincent Canby, New York Times: The details are minutely observed and, to me, just a bit boring. Read more

Don Druker, Chicago Reader: It's a polished and exciting thriller, mercifully unburdened with heavy political/philosophical digressions. Read more

Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times: I wasn't prepared for how good it really is: it's not just a suspense classic, but a beautifully executed example of filmmaking. Read more

Time Out: Low on documentary conviction and political context, but an intriguing exercise in concealing the obvious. Read more

Variety Staff, Variety: The major asset of the film is that it succeeds in maintaining interest and suspense despite obvious viewer foreknowledge of the outcome. Read more