Patriot Games

Great entertainment.

Well same thinsg with every Calncy film made so far, when they stray away from the book, they cause themselves problems. Big problem wiht this film is that because they filmed HFRO first and chronologically PG is the first Ryan story, they decided to make it seem like HFRO happened before i.e. Jack left theCIA and is encouraged back by Greer rather than recruited for first time like it happens in the book, and due to ths Harrison Ford was a crazy choice for Ryan if you were starting with this story. Dont get me wrong, if they had started filming these in the mid 80's (not possible I know) then Ford would be great an he is the best Ryan I have seen on film without a doubt and Baldwin just in 2nd , lets ignore the Fleck's wooden performance on SOAF shall we. Its just that Ryan in PG is supposed to be a relatively young man, starting out on his career in CIA i.e the subject matter here pushes him towards the agency initially. They should start again with PG as the first of a series in chronological order, set in the correct time period with a younger actor so they can take the series forward with a returning cast such as was done with Harry Potter. Imagine the same actors continually growing older and playing Ryan and his Family, Murray, Ritter, Moore, Greer, Shaw, Robbi Jackson, Clark etc, thts what would do these books justice. However Paramount simply tried a reeboot with a young Ryan in SOAF, a book set well into Ryans agency career when he is in fact the Deputy director of CIA, so the rehash in the movie was awful. Lets hope for a proper reboot sometime This film as a stand alone though is a fantastic movie if you are not that into the Ryan books and movies saga. I saw it itially before reading any of the books and was immediately impressed along with THFRO these are the 2 best movies about Jack Ryan. Unfortunatley CAPD was not quite as good and SOAF was simply awful. I have it and would recommend to anyone.

Good movie

Great movie, excellent 4K quality. I recommend and greet you.

A film Ive watched several times. This time I picked up soo much more. the film has made me think into a few things. revenge. And going on a personal mission. The price is too high with too many lives lost. Betrayal. From those you least expect too!! When I say betrayal. I mean selling out your own. Knowingly!! And by your own free will. (I.e. Without the use of any additional measures be it drugs chemicals torture brain washing etc etc!!!). without regard for the consequences. to line your own Pocket!!! (I do not mean paid undercover covert (I don't know correct name). to actually prevent lives being lost of course)But one of the strongest messages to me was respect amongst enemies. It actually reminded me of the film Troy in a way

Worth watching

`Hunt for Red October', with its strong central performances and taut direction, was always going to be a tough act to follow. For this entry into the Ryan series Harrison Ford steps up to the plate as Ryan, and really carries the film with an excellent performance. After foiling a seeming IRA attempt to kidnap a prominent British Royal, one of the terrorists forms a grudge against Ryan and his family, and vows to kill them. Sean Bean is the psychotic killer, putting in a suitable single minded and cold performance. Well written, with well staged action set pieces and a decent mystery as Ryan and his friends try to track down the terrorists, this is an involving and entertaining film. This edition presents the film in its proper widescreen, with a really good 5.1 surround sound. There is also a DTS soundtrack, which sounds really good. There is a decent set of extras, all in all this is a package well worth getting.

an ex.c.i.a agent teaching at a nearby naval academy in Maryland goes to London with his wife and daughter on holiday,while having photos taken an attempt is made on the queens cousin a lord and his family by an ira cell,(ford) jumps in to help and shoots one of the ira who s brother see s him dies and threatens revenge on the teacher,even though the ira man is refused permission by his ira commander and while in Africa he vows to go to maryland to kill the naval teacher and his family.this is one fantastic film