"The Recruit", starring Al Pacino and Colin Ferrell, just released on DVD. This film is about the CIA's recruitment and training techniques. Colin Ferrell plays a bartender who is recruited to the CIA by Al Pacino, and faces a series of unique tests and ordeals in order to become a full fledged agent. He finds himself in an array of situations, and is never quite sure what is real and what is just another test. These twists and turns are meant to kept the audience guessing as well as the main character, I was fully aware of the movie's outcome right from the start. Perhaps I would have been more interested if the trailer had not given away so much. The movie does have some interesting moments, Colin Ferrell certainly possesses the star power to carry the movie, and Pacino is as good as ever in a lesser role, however I found the film predictable and,even though it is filled with action, a bit boring at times. The movie is uneven, wanting very badly to be a psychological thriller, yet rarely elevating beyond typical action flick. There are some minor subplots that never go anywhere which I found frustrating. The premise of the CIA's recruitment procedures is new and interesting, but there are just too many loose ends dangling after the climax of the movie, leaving the viewer unsatisfied.Read full review
I loved the pace of this movie. The series of tests that a young CIA hopefull must undergo are amazing. The constant wondering of what was a test and what wasn't kept me entertained throughout. Colin Farrell is an amazing actor who is just now starting to get more staring roles he deserves. He has stolen the scenes in virtually every movie he has been in (that I've seen anyway). Al Pacino turns in another great performance as the mentor leading Farrell and his colleages deeper down the rabbit hole into a world of confusion and deceit. Bridgette Monyahan does a solid job in support as well. The ending was a little trivial, and somewhat far-fetched, but overall it was still entertaining throughout.
The Recruit is one of my favorite movies! Very entertaining and the actors are great
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I love it. Thank you
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Verified purchase: Yes | Condition: Pre-owned
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