'The Recruit' isn't the finest thriller you must've seen in the early 2000's, but its a worthy watch nonetheless. Engaging & well-acted, this box-office hit definitely isn't without merit!
'The Recruit' Synopsis: A brilliant young CIA trainee is asked by his mentor to help find a mole in the Agency.
'The Recruit' has a terrific first-hour, as all the sequences as well as its characters motives, succeed in keeping you engaged & thrilled. The second-hour is slightly problematic, thats mainly because the twists in this hour lack shock-value. The identity of the culprit doesn't come as a shock & that certainly isn't a good thing for a thriller. Nonetheless, the pace is nicely maintained almost throughout.
Roger Towne, Kurt Wimmer & Mitch Glazer's Screenplay is superb in parts, but loose at times. A better finale, would've only enhanced the overall impact. Roger Donaldson's Direction is stylish. Stuart Dryburgh's Cinematography is eye-filling. David Rosenbloom's Editing is fair.
Performance-Wise: Al Pacino owns 'The Recruit'. The Thespian ignites the screen on fire & dominates every frame he's in. Colin Farrell is excellent. He's so good in here! Bridget Moynahan is first-rate, matching up-to Pacino & Farrell at every step.
On the wholes, 'The Recruit' works, despite some flaws. Watch it!
'The Recruit' Synopsis: A brilliant young CIA trainee is asked by his mentor to help find a mole in the Agency.
'The Recruit' has a terrific first-hour, as all the sequences as well as its characters motives, succeed in keeping you engaged & thrilled. The second-hour is slightly problematic, thats mainly because the twists in this hour lack shock-value. The identity of the culprit doesn't come as a shock & that certainly isn't a good thing for a thriller. Nonetheless, the pace is nicely maintained almost throughout.
Roger Towne, Kurt Wimmer & Mitch Glazer's Screenplay is superb in parts, but loose at times. A better finale, would've only enhanced the overall impact. Roger Donaldson's Direction is stylish. Stuart Dryburgh's Cinematography is eye-filling. David Rosenbloom's Editing is fair.
Performance-Wise: Al Pacino owns 'The Recruit'. The Thespian ignites the screen on fire & dominates every frame he's in. Colin Farrell is excellent. He's so good in here! Bridget Moynahan is first-rate, matching up-to Pacino & Farrell at every step.
On the wholes, 'The Recruit' works, despite some flaws. Watch it!