Review of Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit (2014) by Tvjerry — 21 Jan 2014
The Bourne series reboots back to the creation of the secret agent, as a brainy analyst recruited by the CIA. When he happens upon a scheme to collapse our economy, he's sent to Moscow to stop it. Needless to say, chases and violent encounters ensue.
Chris Pine has moved into the lead and he's an assured, solid action hero. Even though the plot has no surprises, director Kenneth Branagh (who also plays the bad guy) has crafted a taut little mission.
Unfortunately, the blurry camerawork obscures much of the action. The attractive Russian locations (inside and out) are a bonus and the movie's momentum makes it entertaining. NOTE: Ballet legend Mikhail Baryshnikov has a cameo.
This review of Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit (2014) was written by Tvjerry on 21 Jan 2014.
Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit has generally received mixed reviews.
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