The Jackal - DTS |  | Actors: Steve Bassett, Jack Black, Maggie Castle, John Cunningham, Richard Gere
Studio: Universal Studios
Category: DVD
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Rating:  120 reviews
Sales Rank: 82005
Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DTS Surround Sound, DVD, Widescreen, NTSC
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: R (Restricted)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 124 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.4 x 5.1 x 0.6
MPN: D20464D
ISBN: 078323077X
UPC: 025192046421
EAN: 9780783230771
ASIN: 078323077X
Theatrical Release Date: November 14, 1997
Release Date: April 13, 1999
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The best way to enjoy this 1997 thriller is to forget the much better film that inspired it (1973's The Day of the Jackal) and get whatever kicks you can from this heavy-metal remake. It's not bad as hokey thrillers go, but all of the original film's suspenseful finesse has been traded in (not traded up) for bigger, bolder action and nonsensical plotting. It's as if Hollywood had forgotten to create excitement without resorting to overblown action and heavy hardware, but there's ample compensation in the casting of Bruce Willis and Richard Gere. Willis is the elusive assassin known only as the Jackal, whose latest target (he uses a cannon-sized gun that's anything but inconspicuous) may be the first lady of the United States. Gere plays a former IRA terrorist who is recruited by the deputy head of the FBI (Sidney Poitier) to trace the Jackal's maneuvers, and Diane Venora offers some gutsy support as a Russian-born agent who assists Gere on his mission. The movie has fun turning Willis into a master of disguise, and Gere adds much-needed gravity to counter the plot's escalating absurdity, but this is the kind of film that falls apart if you think about it too much. --Jeff Shannon
Product Description
Bruce willis the greatest assassin in history has a new mission eliminate a top u.S. Government official. Richard gere an imprisoned underground operative is the only man who can stop him. Now the deputy director of the fbi is taking the biggest risk of all hes releasing one criminal to stop another. Studio: Uni Dist Corp. (mca) Release Date: 10/24/2006 Starring: Bruce Willis Sydney Poitier Run time: 125 minutes Rating: R Director: Michael Caton-jones
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 100% Pure Bruce Willis February 2, 2010
J. G. Crawford
Even though Bruce plays such a violet criminal there is still something fascinating and almost endearing about him. Maybe it's because this is the very first Bruce Willis movie that I saw in which he played a horrible villain. In "The Jackal" Bruce plays the title character, a ruthless assassin who will not let anyone or anything get in his way. This movie is also notable for featuring Bruce Willis' only same-sex kiss. This was totally unexpected and kinda hot because this is not in line with his character's persona at all. The film starts out somewhat slow-moving but it sure picks up pace once the Jackal goes to work. Besides Bruce, I also especially enjoyed Diane Venora as a Russian major who is almost as smart as the Jackal. What's also memorable about this movie is all of the different looks that Bruce goes as the Jackal commits his crimes. My favorite look was the one he had for the shortest period, with the scruffy facial hair and mustache and short dark hair and cowboy boots. Like a fine violinist, Bruce plays this role with precision and art because he is constantly able to keep the viewers captivated.
Checked it out to test my theory that Bruce Willis has never made a bad movie November 18, 2009
Captain (Dacono, Colorado USA)
I always think back to when he came on the scene on Moonlighting. Liked his character of course, but it never occurred to me that he would become a great actor like he has. Since then he's established himself as the sure thing in movie quality. He had to go a bit with this character, bad guys make him work harder I think. As mentioned by others some of the special effects were cheesy but consider the time it was made, 1997. It's an edge of your seat thriller from start to finish and has a very satisfying ending. Great cast, even Richard Gere turns in a good performance, and it's good to see Sidney Poitier again. He does a great job. I highly recommend this movie for action thriller fans.
 Bruce Willis rocks!! September 5, 2009
Roger J. Buffington (Huntington Beach, CA United States)
This film is essentially a modernized remake of the famous film (which was based on the famous novel) "The Day of the Jackal" by Frederick Forsyth. It features modern day politics and, of course, modern day technology. What the film really features, however, is an excellent cast dominated by Bruce Willis, who turns in a superb performance. Instead of being a kind, sensitive type, as in "The Sixth Sense" once again Willis is a cold, brutal, and competent killer. He pulls it off brilliantly, and it is Willis' performance that carries the film. Sidney Portier and Richard Gere also turn in fine performances. Gere, in particular, manages to really come across as an Irishman--none of the phony-sounding accents that have grated on several otherwise good performances in other recent films. (Harrison Ford in "K19" comes immediately to mind).
Mostly the film moves at a good clip and holds the viewer's interest. The storyline, which retains many similarities to "The Day of the Jackal" rarely drags, and includes plenty of action. I enjoyed this film, and will watch it again. Recommended. RJB.
 It tries, and in the end it fails May 24, 2009
Eric S. Kim (Southern California)
The only good things about this movie are Bruce Willis, Sydney Poitier, and Jack Black. And that's about it; the rest of the movie is anything but special. It's an almost worthless movie if it weren't for the three actors mentioned above. The plot had some interesting elements, but what ruins the film are pretty much everything else. Richard Gere, especially, turns out to be quite annoying and incredibly dull. The chemistry between him and Diane Verona's character didn't work at all. I almost felt like I skipping their scenes and focusing only on Willis.
The good editing, music, and cinematography turn out to be a waste in The Jackal. I should have watched the original 1973 film instead.
Credibility-Aside, It's A Fun Watch May 23, 2009
Craig Connell (Lockport, NY USA)
Here is an almost-typical modern-day crime film in which a hired killer goes after a political figure and the FBI tries to stop him.
The cast of Bruce Willis, Richard Gere, Sidney Poitier and Diane Venora is first- class. All of them play interesting and likable characters - even the villain! Gere did a credible job with an Irish accent and Venora the same, playing a Russian. It was fun watch Willis with his various disguises. The story keeps your interest all the way. It does it right by not having too much action, but shocking and memorable when it does occur. If you have good speakers there is some great sound in the last 20 minutes. A good movie if you like suspense.
If I mention some of the "bad" stuff, it gives away the ending. Suffice to say you see a number of scenes where credibility goes out the window.
Overall, however, the film is definitely worth a look.
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