Review of Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit (2014) by Jessica T — 12 Jun 2014

Perfunctory spy thriller. Chris Pine is stellar as Jack Ryan and deserves stronger material than what he's been given.

This review of Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit (2014) was written by Jessica T on 12 Jun 2014.

Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit has generally received mixed reviews.

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