Review of Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit (2014) by Ron R — 19 Aug 2016

A sad, disjointed excuse for a Jack Ryan movie.

This review of Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit (2014) was written by Ron R on 19 Aug 2016.

Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit has generally received mixed reviews.

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