It's a sad thing when the title, the release date, and the advertising do their movie no justice. Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit is actually a pretty good movie. There are no ridiculous twists to keep track of. It's a the simply the fifty year old tale of America vs. Russia. Keep in mind this isn't your parent's Jack Ryan.
This time around, played by Chris Pine, Jack Ryan is brought into the modern post-911 world. Ryan who was studying economics before the attacks enlists into the marines, and is soon injured on the field. He slowly recovers and finds himself still a valuable asset now for the CIA looking into money trails of their enemies.
Ryan is sent on a mission to uncover a Russian plan to destroy America where he must use his brains ad fighting skills to stay alive and save the day.
The action is great, nothing too over the top. The dialogue does get a bit spotty at times, it holds strong in the end leaving you rooting for more American heroes.
4/5 stars
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