The rules of drama often dictate that the audience becomes invested in either the hero or the antihero but not both at once.
One bracing exception to the rule is Fred Zinnemann’s thriller of political violence, “The Day of the Jackal.” Released in 1973, the film remains relevant for its depiction of the conflict between extremist forces aiming to undermine the rule of law and government agencies striving to preserve it. The picture also stands out for its rare degree of balance: Here, good and evil get equal time.
