Review of Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit (2014) by Nathan C — 29 Nov 2014

An overly complicated, action-devoid thriller that's supported by a fantastic ensemble cast but let down in most other areas.

This review of Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit (2014) was written by Nathan C on 29 Nov 2014.

Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Tim W (1,375) on 25 Mar 2018

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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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By Frank Ochieng (928) for SF Crowsnest (189) on 10 Nov 2018

Despite Pine's flimsy take as Ryan not being saucy enough to generate any characterization complexity, Shadow Recruit is still serviceable…

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Pretty flamin average action-thriller with okay acting and action but zero originality…

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Shadow Recruit may not quite be up to the level of the older Clancy entries (and due to the author's death last year, we won't be getting any…

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