22/50
The Jackal is seen driving a white Alfa Romeo Spider
Synopsis
The Jackal is an elusive assassin who makes his living by carrying out murders for the highest price. He soon meets his match in a tenacious British intelligence officer who tracks him down in a thrilling cat-and-mouse chase across Europe.
He is referenced in Graham Norton i gosti: Denzel Washington/Paul Mescal/Saoirse Ronan/Eddie Redmayne/Blossoms (2024)
In The Day of the Jackal (1973), The Jackal also drives a white Alfa Romeo, albeit a model from an earlier generation. Eddie Redmayne gives a mesmerising performance, embodying the titular assassin with a chilling precision that makes him both terrifying and magnetic.
Unfortunately, Lashana Lynch’s performance pales in comparison, feeling wooden and uninspired
Redmayne’s meticulous approach to the role heightens the tension, making his every move seem calculated and inevitable. His ability to blend charm and menace ensures that audiences are both repelled and fascinated, capturing the essence of the character’s duality.
Overall, the film is a gripping adaptation, but it struggles at times with uneven performances
Her portrayal of a determined intelligence agent lacked depth, often coming off as one-dimensional and overly reliant on clichés. In a series that thrives on nuance and detail, her character’s lack of complexity stands out in a negative way.