Review of Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit (2014) by Nola(N)Brams R — 10 Jul 2014

Why make a reboot of the franchice when you could have made a movie about Jack Jr instead.

This review of Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit (2014) was written by Nola(N)Brams R on 10 Jul 2014.

Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Arth J (756) on 04 Jul 2018

Good, but not overly great Jack Ryan movie here. Going back to his origins (again.. he seems to have originated 3-4 times it seems)…

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Jack Ryan Shadow Recruit The Wife and I sat down and watched 2 Kevin Costner movies today and this was the best one by far…

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By Clearview (1) on 31 Dec 2016

If you want to watch a real worst movie in every point, this is it. I wasted my money and time on this, I even don't know how to call it…

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By David P (1,645) on 04 Jul 2018

Good, but not overly great Jack Ryan movie here. Going back to his origins (again.. he seems to have originated 3-4 times it seems)…

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