Tom Clancy
Movie Review: Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit
Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit is a re-boot of the character that Tom Clancy created back in 1984 in his book The Hunt for Red October. Several novel and movie sequels later we are re-introduced to Jack Ryan (Chris Pine) thru this film. His origins are updated to fit with contemporary American history. We meet Jack as post-grad student in London studying Economics. He abruptly opts to join the USMC, du...[Read More]
Trailer Trashin’: Tom Clancy’s Hero Returns to the Big Screen in Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit
We’re two-thirds of the way through October, and Gravity has just had its third straight week atop the box office, which I think qualifies it as succeeding beyond anyone’s expectations. In the meantime, this week’s installment of Trailer Trashin’ takes a look at this Christmas’ upcoming thriller Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit. Premise: Jack Ryan (Chris Pine), a young CIA a...[Read More]