Seven Days in May
Paramount Pictures | Release Date: February 12, 1964 CRITIC SCORE DISTRIBUTION
73
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Generally favorable reviews based on 6 Critic Reviews
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6
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0
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0
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80
The New York TimesBosley Crowther
The whole thing achieves a tingling speed and irresistible tension under John Frankenheimer's direction, which deftly lifts some of the tricks of pictorial and musical emphasis from the old Nazi "Blitzkrieg" films. Read full review
80
Time OutStaff (Not Credited)
Frankenheimer's fascination with gadgetry is used to create a striking visual metaphor for control by the military machine. Highly enjoyable. Read full review
80
VarietyStaff (Not Credited)
The performances are excellent down the line, under the taut and penetrating directorial guidance of John Frankenheimer. Read full review
80
IGNStaff (Not Credited)
There is a lot of suspense (this isn't an action film like Ronin), and I was on the edge of my seat for most of the movie. Read full review
80
TV Guide MagazineStaff (Not Credited)
Seven Days in May smacks of realism, from its skillfully realized sets to its wholly believable supporting performances by O'Brien, Balsam, and John Houseman. Sure to keep you on the edge of your seat. Read full review
63
Chicago ReaderDave Kehr
John Frankenheimer directed, too much in love with technique, though he ably taps the neuroticism of Burt Lancaster, Kirk Douglas, and Fredric March. Read full review
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