In a message dated 3/27/08 7:17:02 PM,
abrasax93@yahoo.com writes:
>
> > That is a very good novel, an example of
perfect
> > timing. And the great
> > Fred Zinemann made a fine film version of it. I
saw
> > it again recently
> > (thanks, Turner) and it impressed
me.
> *************************
> I, too, saw it again on Turner and was
disappointed
> with the film. I thought the production value
was
> pretty poor and the casting completely inadequate.
I
> thought Ed Fox, often a very creative actor,
was
> completely miscast as the Jackal. It was remade
a
> couple of years ago as THE JACK EL with Richard
Gere.
> I haven't seen that yet but its reviews were
pretty
> poor. Its hard to imagine that such a
spectacular
> story wouldn't make a better movie. The story is
very
> episodic between the police & the Jackal.
Perhaps it
> would make a better TV serial like Dexter or
The
> Sopranos.
>
I'll go with Mario on this one. great film that holds up
today. Edward Fox is perfect in the role, with his chilling
anonymity
I did see the remake and the biggest problem is casting Bruce
Willis as the Jackel. would have been far better to cast an
unknown, because movie stars bring their fame with them. the
guy is supposed to blend in with crowds, and all you're
seeing is Bruce Willis in bad disguises. the next biggest
problem is the propensity when doing remakes to make them
bigger. the killer's weapo n of choice in this film is flat
out absurd
John Lau
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