Review of Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit (2014) by Justin S — 23 Jun 2014

Entertaining but forgettable. It's ok.

This review of Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit (2014) was written by Justin S on 23 Jun 2014.

Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit has generally received mixed reviews.

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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 Russell S (521) on 26 Aug 2017

A good beginning though less pretty would be good. $8…

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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 Nicholas Barber (220) for Metro (UK) (700) on 05 Sep 2017

Watching a man hunched over his laptop, muttering about money transfers, isn't very thrilling…

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By Josh Terry (603) for Deseret News (Salt Lake City) (1) on 21 Nov 2017

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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By Tim R (1,080) on 03 Oct 2016

What a thrill ride! A must see action movie for those who enjoy these kinda movies…

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By Daniel D (1,629) on 24 Mar 2017

Character choices great, Clancy would have approved, a little slow in beginning…

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By Simon S (627) on 09 Sep 2018

Good enough film. It has a narrative with more holes than Swiss cheese but still enjoyable nonetheless…

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By Eleanor Ringel Cater (614) for Saporta Report (Atlanta) (228) on 06 Jul 2017

Shadow Agent starts slowly, but builds beautifully…

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By Howard E (113) on 03 Aug 2016

This was an enjoyable movie based on the Jack Ryan character. It isn't as good as the Harrison Ford movies but it feels like it belongs…

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