Review of Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit (2014) by Beata D — 30 May 2014

The so-so movie, but Branagh's Russian accent was marvelous!

This review of Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit (2014) was written by Beata D on 30 May 2014.

Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit has generally received mixed reviews.

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