Jack Ryan

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Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit

Movie Review | Ali Gray | 20th January 2014

Jack Ryan is unique in reboot terms, in that you could hardly call him a franchise: with four actors playing a single role over five movies, it feels more like a Doctor Who-esque regeneration than an attempt to rebuild the character from scratch. Despite his myriad abilities, Jack Ryan is not the most adaptable of fellows: there are few drastic differences between Chris Pine's interpretation of the Tom Clancy hero and Ben Affleck's take in The Sum Of All Fears. When you consider just how much America has changed in the last 12 years, in terms of global perception, geo-politics and national security, Shadow Recruit has to go down as a missed opportunity. Apart from an early nod to the September 11th attacks, it could have been written in 2004, 1994 or even 1984. It feels intentionally bland; homogenised so it can play to any audience at any time. Except Russians, obviously.

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The movie poster tagline that needs to die in a fire

Movie Feature | Matt Looker | 13th January 2014

Need an enigmatic movie poster tagline that suggests danger, conspiracy and an underdog-type thriller? Then we have the three words for you! (Terms and conditions apply. Offer not available for exclusivity).

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Hollywood in shock as helicopter crashes into Keira Knightley's left tit

Movie News | Ali Gray | 28th November 2013

The exploding unnecessary helicopter isn't even my favourite bit of this Jack Ryan poster: it's the tagline.

America, you're fucked.

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Okay, which one of you bastards stole Jack Ryan's watch?

Movie Feature | Ali Gray | 2nd October 2013

Wristwatch sponsor TBC, am I right guys?

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First pics of Kenneth Branagh in Jack Ryan look just like Kenneth Branagh

Movie News | Ali | 13th September 2012

An ace photographer has managed to capture some fascinating shots on the set of forthcoming thriller Jack Ryan, which reveal that Kenneth Branagh's villain looks just like Kenneth Branagh normally does.

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Chris Pine to be the new Jack Ryan?

Movie News | Matt | 14th October 2009

Worlds collide and the sky collapses, as Captain Kirk becomes Indiana Jones! Well, the new Star Trek's Kirk, Chris Pine, is rumoured to be taking on the Jack Ryan mantle, the role made famous by Harrison Ford. No, you're right, that's not as exciting as I made it sound.

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