Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit

  • PG13 (SINGAPORE)
  • 2014


MOVIE IS different entertaining preposterous contemporary spectacular
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56 % Rotten
$ 135 Million
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Positive Reviews 77
Negative reviews 25
Average Rating 2.9/5
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2.5
An awkward amalgam of tropes from two different sub genres, with terrorist sleeper cells and gangster oligarchs operating side by side. Av Club
3.0
Instead, Kenneth Branaghs film works best as a slender if diverting piece of entertainment, curt and focused on delivering a few big thrills and nothi .. We Got This Covered
1.0
Shadow Recruit has no such ambitions: Branagh might as well have opened a can and dumped it on a plate, the ridges of a factory line production still .. Austin Chronicle
3.0
Pine is never going to successfully pull off weight of the world anxiety: His expression in Shadow Recruits first moments, set on 9/11, might be calle .. Time Out
3.5
The film drops into cinemas bereft of old fashioned action fare, and in amidst the awards contenders and smattering of horror films it is likely this .. Screen Daily
3.0
In spite of being fast paced and sleek in terms of stunts, it looks like a generic action thriller, which seems to be made to keep the franchise going .. ETimes (TOI)
4.0
And restarting storied franchises risks fan fatigue (The Amazing Spider Man Paste Magazine
3.8
But then something interesting (and pretty rare) happens: the movie finds its feet, and unrolls as a pretty suspenseful, largely engaging, and hardly .. Rogerebert
2.0
Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit passes by with fearsome urgency but minimal relevance, like an express train thundering through a country station. Telegraph
3.0
That plot description should strike you as smarter than average, because Shadow Recruit as its Clancy predecessors plays an intelligent game.Ryan isnt .. Cinema Blend
3.0
Ten years later, armed with a higher degree, Ryan has a gig in New York as a CIA mole looking for terrorists financial footprints.His so called desk j .. Ny Daily News
3.0
Ultimately, the film is an adequate and enjoyable spy drama albeit one that will not deliver the same explosive action set pieces and mind bending plo .. Screen Rant
1.9
Forget the glory days of Henry V and Hamlet: even Thor, with its canted angles and slightly chintzy sense of grandeur, was a better showcase for this .. The Globe And Mail
3.1
And when the hostage taking and time bomb ticking and car chases finally kick into gear, well, cellphone triangulation! is about the best line Jack ca .. Philly
3.5
Still, ones willing to overlook all of this not only because the picture is so technically accomplished, but because the cast is so winning. One Guys Opinion
3.1
Its a film of romantic and dramatic close ups of actors in dialogue scenes, jumpy, jerky photography edited into a blur in the action beats. Rogers Movie Nation
3.8
Quality has ranged some (1990s The Hunt for Red October is masterful, 1994s Clear and Present Danger is not), but the core espionage experience has re .. Blu Ray
2.5
Technology hasnt made Ryan completely obsolete, but this franchise reboot doesnt make a good argument that the character is necessary, either. Mark Reviews Movies
3.1
At times it tries to be a contemporary political thriller with something to say about how the CIA handles matters.Mostly its just cliched. Usa Today
2.8
This film may not have Clancy smarts and know how, but it does have some Clancy style action. Lariat
3.5
I definitely liked it enough to recommend it.But I wish the films third act wasnt so tailored to provide spectacle and stunts for easy sell trailers a .. Screen It
3.1
If you want to jump start a moribund franchise, cast it young and hot and go with an origin story. Rolling Stone
3.5
And even if Shadow Recruit isnt up to the recent highs of the 007 series, its a zippy and exciting little cloak and dagger tale thats entertaining eno .. The Wrap
3.0
He also makes a decent fist of the fight sequences and even manages to layer some believable emotion to what is effectively Ryans first kill.Perhaps i .. View London
1.9
Is any contemporary viewer interested in this tattered Cold War document News Day
2.5
Branagh wrings every ounce of pleasure possible out of Cherevins mix of coiled, calculated fury and reckless abandon. Film Journal
3.0
Hardly earth shattering, then, but efficient and entertaining nonetheless. The Guardian
2.0
Branagh neednt necessarily regret doing this film though its a bit silly and slightly dull. The Guardian
3.0
The shedding of cultural aspirations has lent his filmmaking buoyancy: his Hamlet was fussy and overwrought, but his Thor was clean and confident pop .. The Guardian
3.0
Branagh as actor hams it up, while Branagh as director does a good job juxtaposing the flirtatious banter with Ryans race to get at Cherevins computer .. Az Central
2.5
But espionage movies are often fun its the brainy popcorn genre and Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit hits its marks. Npr
4.0
Not a bad idea!.Pine projects a sense of purpose needed for this role. Reel Talk Reviews
3.0
It is entertaining enough, with Pine breathing refreshing new life into a character previously played by Alec Baldwin, Harrison Ford (twice) and Ben A .. Daily Mail
3.2
Branagh did a nice job of directing Thor, but all he can do here is try to energize the recycled pulp of the script.Costner is in fine dry form, Knigh .. Ew
3.0
The resulting film is a competent genre entry that delivers its thrills efficiently and in a more old school manner than the recent Bourne or Bond fil .. Flim List
3.0
In stripping Jack Ryan back to basics its lost some sophistication, but reinvigorated an action hero whos unlike any other on offer and who absolutely .. Empire
3.0
As director, Kenneth Branagh handles the derring do with finesse, but the cliched plot is so familiar and predictable that it seems to be on recycle m .. Susang Ranger
2.5
Preposterous but moderately engaging, Jack Ryan has outlived his welcome, and theres no end in sight. Observer
3.0
This isnt the best spy flick ever, but its worth seeing for what it is a decent genre thriller with an engaging cast. Common Sense Media
2.0
If youre going to resurrect the likes of John McClane or Jack Ryan, it might be wise to put a few more bucks and minutes into developing a decent stor .. Flim Threet
3.8
Clancys Ryan character is anything but a fly by the seat of the pants loose cannon. Sf Gate
3.8
And thanks also to sleekly staged espionage and car chases of brute believability, this is the rare series starter to leave me anticipating the next i .. Slant Magazine
2.5
Emerging into a new, platform neutral world, Ryan seems more like a throwback than ever. Washington Post
3.0
Shadow Recruit is a competently made, moderately diverting variation on a genre standard. The New York Times
3.2
Focal compositions and moody editing in the vein of Hitchcock help establish suspense and emotion without the need for excessive special effects or bi .. The Film Stage
2.5
The latter isnt the target demographic for the average franchise re launch. Chicago Tribune
3.5
That said, Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit is a smart popcorn thriller that whips well trod tropes into more than passably diverting movie funtimes. Flickfilosopher
2.0
Branaghs scowling nut will do nothing for Russian Anglo relations. The Irish Times
2.2
Thats right, folks, a national tragedy that traumatized the entire world has now become a minor plot point in an also ran Hollywood thriller.Never for .. Blogs Indie Wire
3.8
This is summer blockbuster quality entertainment delivered in the dead of winter a most welcome development. ReelViews
2.5
Commercial prospects look solid, if not spectacular, for this efficient, if ultimately rote, political thriller. Hollywood Reporter
1.5
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3.2
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2.0
Because this is a combination reboot/origins story, as well as the first Ryan story not based directly on one of Tom Clancys bestselling novels, scree .. Los Angeles Times
3.0
But while it zips along divertingly enough and capably weaves together various topical threads involving renewed U.S. Russia hostility and global econ .. Variety
3.5
The most recent, Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit, attempts to reboot the franchise and take it back to its Cold War espionage thriller roots. Forbes
1.0
It says something that an actress like Knightley is now taking high profile roles where her biggest moment is getting a light bulb shoved in her mouth .. Forbes
3.8
But such moments prove to be short lived, as Branagh destroys the movies tenuous momentum by continually cutting back to the Shakespearean drama on As .. Reel Film
3.1
Ryan is reluctant.Hes hardly a fan of how Washington handles itself in some situations. The Star
4.0
Its all very suspenseful stuff, and it gives you the idea that the Jack Ryan franchise may have legs once again.But it has a very different tone from .. Deseret News
4.0
But this is a Tom Clancy character and there is much to enjoy in this easy to like thriller that races to its heart pounding and spectacular conclusio .. Urban Cine File
4.0
It turns out to be a solid thriller with a strong cast, some great set pieces, and a set up for many more films to come. Maki At The Movies
3.0
Car chases, ticking time bombs and punch ups efficiently tick off the action boxes, but youd do better streaming a Bond or a Bourne flick instead. Mirror
4.0
Surely the screenwriters could muster a fresher set piece finale than a race against time to stop a bomb exploding, complete with mandatory five minut .. Digital Spy
3.8
Branagh, that recovering Shakespearean, now looks like a reliable hand at le cinema du popcorn. New York Post
3.0
But it cant quite match them with action or get past the feeling that this reboot story is an unspectacular retread of so many others. Nz Herald
3.0
Despite this, Shadow Recruit endears simply by being a solidly put together thriller. Flicks
3.0
Despite a few absurdities and at least one glaring plot hole almost huge enough to swallow the entire movie, Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit offers enough e .. Cleve Land
3.1
This isnt an unequivocal success by any means, but Branaghs directorial prowess and the casts focused, in the moment turns are worth noting. Dustin Put Man
3.0
But ultimately everything about the film is formulaic and predictable. Contact Music
3.5
No, even in its journeyman like efficiency and solid sense of suspense, this movie is missing something. Film Racket
2.5
Its rare that a movie like this should be longer, but a little elongating might help this clipped, B grade thriller resonate a little deeper. Vanity Fair
3.5
Yet despite the familiarities, Branagh delivers a slick, tense and entertaining action movie. Matts Movie Reviews
2.5
A fresh start isnt a bad idea, given the series tangled history and Cold War roots, and Shadow Recruit smartly assembles all the building blocks for a .. The Dissolve
3.0
Ryan appears to be just another New York executive to his friends and loved ones, but his enlistment into the CIA secretly goes back years. Movie Web
2.5
Fresh eyes and new blood can sometimes breathe reinvigorated life into a long lost story, but here it feels amateur. Hollywood Chicago
1.5
A dull, vacant post Cold War spy yarn that has nothing to say about anything. Cinemix Tape
2.5
Branagh falls quite short when it comes to directing the film, too. Shockya
2.0
It has Keira Knightley being all smiley and lovely.And it has an incredibly average actor at its core. The Shiz Nit
2.3
A simple story needs to be bolstered by complex characters and genuine suspense to feel like a real movie, let alone a corking espionage thriller, and .. Crave Online
3.0
All continuity and talent aside, the real question here is whether the film is any good and worth trekking to your local cinema in assuredly freezing .. What Culture
2.0
But watching a man hunched over his laptop, muttering about money transfers, isnt very thrilling. Metro
3.0
As long as the subsequent films in the franchise avoid turning Ryan into a superhero and keep their plots at least somewhat rooted in reality, the Jac .. Scene Stealers
2.0
Theres a few dynamic sequences littered throughout a car chase here, some running there and its well paced, but none of this can disguise the fact tha .. The Ooh Tray
2.5
A professional piece of tech thriller product, but clouded throughout by an air of insufficiency. reason
2.0
Filmmakers today often substitute music for sense.And Branaghs concept of action is blurry motion. Tony Mack
3.5
It has some decent action set pieces as well as some tense suspense moments as the characters do their snatch and grab spy thing. Fat Guys At The Movies
3.8
This is a taut and entertaining time at the movies, and a perfectly fine way to spend a frosty January afternoon. From The Balcony
2.5
In some scenes Viktor seems more interested in wooing Cathy than keeping Ryans espionage nose out of the way. Review Express
2.5
At the height of the Cold War, Jack Ryan was one of a handful of prominent spy thriller characters that audiences loved. Cinema Sight
3.5
This time of year, thats a good thing.Amid the January leftovers of anodyne action pictures (The Legend of Hercules), subordinary cop comedies (Ride A .. Entertainment Time
3.5
The action comes non stop and credit director/co star Branagh with making the film interesting, both with his performance and his guidance. Media Mikes
3.8
Branagh borrows from the current generation of spy flicks, but the results are generally pretty slick. Shadow Recruit is briskly paced and doesnt over .. Columbus Alive
3.1
The new thriller isnt a sequel, and it isnt based on a Clancy book. Sf Examiner
2.5
By this point Branaghs starting to cut corners, sacrificing logic and believability to get to the big action set pieces faster. Grant Land
3.5
Its a bit formulaic, but that seems acceptable if it means that the end result is less dull than Patriot Games. Blog Bullz Eye
3.8
For the next installment, Ryan should just keep those blue eyes on the job. Us Magazine
2.5
While Branagh did a good job directing Thor, I cant say the same thing here. The Scorecard Review
4.0
Driven by strong characters and a villains plot that actually makes sense, this action film delivers some great thrills and a thoughtful origin story. Johnhanlon Reviews
3.0
Developing Ryans back story does take a bit of time, but once this nicely done thriller gets going, its hard to stop. Movie Chambers
2.5
Logical quibbles and storytelling flaws aside, the film is reasonably entertaining and anchored by solid performances. Free Beacon
3.1
Maybe in the next installment its inevitable, isnt it hell be sharper. Miami
1.5
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3.0
Its a January release and the ealry buzz hasnt been positivebut I honestly enjoyed this as a fun, 1990s style action film. Schmoes Know
1.5
The characters simply have to react and respond, rather than truly making something happen. Ut Sandiego
2.0
Branagh also directed the movie, and he deserves the credit for Jack Ryans brisk pace and economical storytelling.For once, a films action sequences a .. Aarp
3.0
However its such a shame that Branagh seems so content at settling for such hackneyed, mediocrity.There is always an audience for these prosaic thrill .. Hey U Guys
3.0
While the conclusion of the film may not be up to snuff, there is enough present to be enjoyable (just maybe not full ticket price enjoyable). Flixist
3.0
Its just that the whole thing is mildly entertaining without being anything special or impressive. Standard Net Au
2.5
Branagh the director is very tolerant of Branagh the actor his hammy Russian could have menaced Rocky and Bullwinkle and as a stylist he mixes the gri .. O Canada
3.1
But Branagh plays it straight, depriving the movie of the dumb fun of a bad guy whos really, really bad. Twin Cities
2.5
They say the Jack Ryan franchise is in jeopardy because younger audiences simply arent interested.And here I thought it was just me. Movie Juice
3.2
The car chases emphasize headlong motion over clarity, momentum and suspense. Oc Register
2.5
Youve heard the expression nothing is as it seems.Well, here everything is as it seems. Blogs Houston Press
2.5
The film marks the re emergence of Kenneth Branagh as a director of note. M Live
3.8
And that overall level of groundedness that Branagh largely maintains makes the film work and maintains the franchises distinct flavor. The Movie Report
1.9
Its a bland performance because its a bland movie and a bland script, not anything he did. Dc5
2.5
Grown ups deserve something better than what Hollywoods creaky January vending machine spat out. 7 Dvt
2.0
You could do worse for a January date movie.I hope next time, theyll do better. Topless Robot
1.0
This is the first Ryan adventure that isnt directly based on a Clancy novel and perhaps that explains why it works as well as it does... at least unti .. Television Without Pity
3.5
While the film takes awhile to find its footing, once the story kicks in, its a fun ride that doesnt let up.This was a big surprise and a most welcome .. Chris Stuck Mann
3.0
While Shadow Recruit is undeniably formulaic grizzled mentor! An agent in over his head! An international conspiracy! its formula is rock solid. The Crat
2.0
The lack of sexiness, thrills, and allowing preposterous scenarios lands at the feet of the director.There is nothing new here and that is the biggest .. Las Vegas Informer
3.1
It really leaves the movie nowhere to go dramatically no twists, no double crosses, nothing you would expect out of a spy movie. Madison Movie
2.5
The reality, though, is that this is probably how it all ends for the left for dead franchise. Co Ed
2.0
With reality like this, the fantasy of Jack Ryan leaping in and out of moving vehicles and jumping between deductions to save us is pleasant; its also .. Cinephiled
2.5
Branagh sells the thrills, but hes giving us nothing we havent seen before. Altfg



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