This is a perfectly fine action movie and, as an introduction to the Jack Ryan character, it isn't awful by any means.
It is however, not *nearly* as smart and twisty as either Clear and Present Danger or Hunt for Red October. Once the revenge plot is set up at the beginning of the film it more or less marches by-the-numbers down to the final confrontation.
Not a bad film. Just not a great one either, and definitely the weak sister of the three. If all you are looking for is action, you'll love it. If, however, you are looking for depth in the story telling, try one of the other two first.
It is however, not *nearly* as smart and twisty as either Clear and Present Danger or Hunt for Red October. Once the revenge plot is set up at the beginning of the film it more or less marches by-the-numbers down to the final confrontation.
Not a bad film. Just not a great one either, and definitely the weak sister of the three. If all you are looking for is action, you'll love it. If, however, you are looking for depth in the story telling, try one of the other two first.