Seven Days in May

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gene l Many point to the 70's as the golden age of the paranoia infused political thriller, which makes this movie, made 6 years before that era, all the more remarkable. It's use of stark black and white cinematography, and at times baroque settings, combined with the tightly wound acting, is a master class in creating tension. The key moment for me, is when Kirk Douglas's character, Jiggs, meets the President, to tell him about his suspicions. You can see Jiggs holding his garrison cap, in a death grip, almost twisting it, as he slowly uncoils and is finally able to explain the evidence he has found. Given the state of current events, with President Trump recently stating that American cities would be good "training grounds" there is an irony here that reality has flipped the script on this taut thriller, with the President as the potential loose cannon, and the military as an unlikely voice of reason. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/01/25 Full Review Per S An outstanding political thriller, with brilliant acting and dialogue - appearing timeless, even if it's shot in black and white and technically obviously is set in the 1960's, However, the basic plot could fit to any modern historical circumstances. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 10/01/25 Full Review Lorenz L At this time in history - on 01 October 2025 - the American government has shutdown, and the president has addressed an audience of over 800 top military personnel summoned to Washington from around the world and called for American cities to be treated as "military training grounds". It all seems like ECONCOM. It seems unreal. This film is so prescient! It demands to be seen by any supporter of democracy. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 10/01/25 Full Review Steven M This is one first rate film. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/23/25 Full Review Johnathon W First rate political thriller thanks to a superb cast and smart direction by John Frankenheimer. The actors are superb, with Burt Lancaster's Gen. Scott powerful yet sympathetic as a general looking to perform a military coup on the U.S. government while Kirk Douglas is equally excellent as Col. Jiggs, a Marine loyal to the U.S. even if he understands the reasons behind the coup. Behind the camera, Frankenheimer superbly crafts the story, avoiding action scenes and car chases over powerful acting and dialogue. You truly understand both sides and leaves you at a razor's edge till the end. Great work all around. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 11/24/24 Full Review Bill B Quite engaging from beginning to end. Admirably acted and directed, the highlight for me is Rod Serling's biting screenplay. Rated 4.5/5 Stars •  Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 06/08/24 Full Review Read all reviews

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