Review of Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit (2014) by Jesse M — 23 Jun 2014

The characters are likable and direction is sleek. Too bad the script doesn't give them more to play with.

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

Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit has generally received mixed reviews.

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