Review of Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit (2014) by Michael G — 08 Jun 2015
Always a fan of previous Jack Ryan movies...which were written by Clancy. While this one was not written by Tom Clancy, it does his name justice. A prequel to the Jack Ryan saga, loyalists to those movies will enjoy the back story and little nods to previous storylines.
To new viewers, Shadow Recruit is a solid first dive into the world of Jack Ryan and his CIA adventures. Not overdone with special effects and endless fight scenes, this movies offers a nice balance of action, drama, espionage, with a dash of humor.
If you have seen Clear & Present Danger, Patriot Games, Hunt for the Red October, you will enjoy this one. If you haven't seen any of those movies...watch this one first...then let Alec Baldwin and Harrison Ford take over the character and enjoy the oldies.
This review of Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit (2014) was written by Michael G on 08 Jun 2015.
Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit has generally received mixed reviews.
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