Al Pacino, Bridget Moynahan, Colin Farrell
A brilliant young CIA trainee is asked by his mentor to help find a mole in the Agency.
DVD Release Date: May 27, 2003
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September 24, 2009This film has its moments but it is basically a ?Frankenstein film? put together from parts of other, superior war films.
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April 4, 2009"Trust. Betrayal. Deception. In the C.I.A. nothing is what it seems."
A brilliant young CIA trainee is asked by his mentor to help find a mole in the Agency.
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February 5, 2009My favourite of Colin Farrell's films, this is a great storyline, I really enjoyed it.
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January 5, 2009A bit like the rookie, Chris is the new CIA recruit put through his paces by his mentor (Al) to find a mole in the agency. Who can he trust? Good performances.
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November 11, 2009A by-the-book spy thriller with a mix of decent/lame acting, intriguing premise that doesn't entirely make sense but is fun to watch, and guilty pleasure fun. It may not be perfect, but for a brainless action night, it's above average. Plus, the cast is really pretty.
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November 10, 2009The plot was tight and the action was taut. Al Pacino and Colin Farrell actually turn in strong acting performances as well. The twist was expected, but still effective nonetheless.
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October 4, 2009A suprisingly good film, can't say much without ruining but i think it's best if you watch it with as little knowledge as possible.
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September 30, 2009i really cant even remember this movie, but i know i watched it....
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September 26, 2009A Very Confusing Thriller, that for some may find irritaing, and annoying. It is long, drawn out, and repetitive, yet Most of it oddly works. I must say this might be "Pacino's" worst film, Since his new "88 Minutes".
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Critic Reviews
February 1, 2003
David Edelstein, Slate
January 31, 2003
Moira MacDonald, Seattle Times
The Recruit feels like a training exercise, for a star who's still in the making. full review
January 31, 2003
Ty Burr, Boston Globe
A serviceable spy thriller that stumbles over one too many plot twists, one too many shots of its hero typing desperately at his computer, and a romantic subplot that's nice to look at but awfully silly. full review
January 31, 2003
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
It's the kind of movie you can sit back and enjoy, as long as you don't make the mistake of thinking too much. full review
January 30, 2003
A.O. Scott, The New York Times
Everything else in The Recruit may be tiresomely predictable, but [Pacino], at least, is not. full review
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June 16, 2007The Recruit Summary
Starring: Al Pacino, Colin Farrell, Bridget Moynahan, Roger Donaldson
Directed by: Roger Donaldson
Genres: Mystery & Suspense, Action & Adventure
Released: January 31, 2003
DVD Released: May 27, 2003
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September 16, 2006Al pacino and colin farrell !! it must be a great movie! i have to watch it and when i do .. i am gonna tell u about it ;)
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