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6 reviews · Provided by Metacritic.com
- 80The New York TimesBosley CrowtherThe New York TimesBosley CrowtherThe 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.
- 80Time OutTime OutFrankenheimer's fascination with gadgetry is used to create a striking visual metaphor for control by the military machine. Highly enjoyable.
- 80IGNIGNThere 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.
- 80TV Guide MagazineTV Guide MagazineSeven 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.
- 63Chicago ReaderDave KehrChicago ReaderDave KehrJohn Frankenheimer directed, too much in love with technique, though he ably taps the neuroticism of Burt Lancaster, Kirk Douglas, and Fredric March.