Review of Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit (2014) by Leon B — 07 Jun 2014

Review:

The director really tried to make a Mission Impossible/Bond type movie, but he really didn't pull this one off. The storyline had loads of chances to bring in some twists and turns, but it was a basic goodie vs. baddie type movie with Chris Pine trying to take out the corrupt Russian who was played by the very English Branagh. Branagh also directed the movie, which was a surprise because I expected something with a bit more substance from the Shakespearean actor. Anyway, the whole movie is very average, with a couple of action scenes which wasn't that amazing. Watchable!

Round-Up:

It looks like Kevin Costner is getting better with age because I like him in the movie. Keira Knightley's role could have been played by anyone and Chris Pine just seems to act the same in all of his other movies like Unstoppable & This Means War. I did like him in the new Star Trek movies, but I think that is mostly down to the director who has rebooted franchise. Judging by the money that this movie made, I'm sure that they are going to bring out other Jack Ryan movies in the future so I hope that they give some other directors the chance to make a better movie.

Budget: $60million.

Worldwide Gross: $135.5million.

I recommend this movie to people who are into there action/thrillers about a CIA agent trying to stop Manhattan getting blown up by a crazy Russian. 4/10.