About 'Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit'

'Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit' is a 2014 American action thriller film. In this movie, Jack Ryan, a young covert CIA analyst, uncovers a Russian plot to crash the U.S economy with a terrorist attack.

Making / Production

The film was directed by Kenneth Branagh, who also stars in the film. It was written by Adam Cozad and David Koepp. It was produced by Mace Neufeld and Lorenzo di Bonaventura.

Actors

• 'Chris Pine' plays 'Jack Ryan', displaying a wonderful representation of a young, intelligent analyst thrust into dangerous fieldwork.
• 'Kenneth Branagh' plays the villain 'Viktor Cherevin'. His performance added depth and menace to the character.
• 'Keira Knightley' plays ‘Cathy Muller’. Knightley delivers a solid performance as the clueless fiancée who eventually becomes an asset.
• 'Kevin Costner' plays ‘Thomas Harper’. Costner's portrayal of the grizzled, veteran operative was highly acclaimed.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This is the first film in the 'Jack Ryan' series not based upon a novel by Tom Clancy, although the character is present in series of novels by Clancy.
• 'Chris Pine' became the fourth actor to play 'Jack Ryan' character on the big screen. The others are Alec Baldwin, Harrison Ford, and Ben Affleck.
• The film was initially supposed to be a reboot of the 'Jack Ryan' series featuring a younger protagonist.

Awards

The movie did not win any major awards.

Quotes

• Jack Ryan: “I’m in the CIA.” Cathy Muller: “Thank God, I thought you were having an affair.”
• Thomas Harper: “You are not just an analyst anymore, you are operational now.”
• Viktor Cherevin: “You Americans like to think of yourselves as direct, but I wonder if perhaps you are just rude.”

Music, Soundtrack

• "Ryan, Mr. President" by Patrick Doyle.
• "Faith Of Our Fathers" by Patrick Doyle.
• "The Washington Navy Yard" by Patrick Doyle.