Gere provides a stoic counterpart. While the "terrorist-turned-hero" trope is a bit dated, his chemistry with the FBI Deputy Director (Sidney Poitier) keeps the stakes grounded.
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Willis delivers a cold, transformative performance, utilizing a variety of disguises and accents. Unlike the 1973 version, this Jackal uses high-tech weaponry, including a remote-controlled heavy machine gun.
The Jackal is a loose remake of the 1973 classic The Day of the Jackal , shifting the setting to a post-Cold War era.