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Perfecting the formula established in earlier installments, Clear and Present Danger reunites its predecessor's creative core to solidly entertaining effect.
All Critics (41) | Top Critics (10) | Fresh (33) | Rotten (8) | DVD (11)
This is the third movie with Jack as its hero, so he is a known quantity -- a humanist spook with an overdeveloped moral sense -- but Ford, playing the part for the second time, knows how to keep his earnestness fresh. Jan 13, 2010 | Full Review…
This is the third movie with Jack as its hero, so he is a known quantity -- a humanist spook with an overdeveloped moral sense -- but Ford, playing the part for the second time, knows how to keep his earnestness fresh.
Richard Schickel
Narrative complexity and momentum make this a true cinematic equivalent of an absorbing page-turner. Aug 8, 2008
Narrative complexity and momentum make this a true cinematic equivalent of an absorbing page-turner.
Todd McCarthy
There's a glimmer of interest in the film's ideological contortions, but as a commercial action thriller this is inflated and sluggish. Feb 9, 2006 | Full Review…
There's a glimmer of interest in the film's ideological contortions, but as a commercial action thriller this is inflated and sluggish.
Trevor Johnston
In a film that opens with the sight of a waving American flag, subtlety may not be foremost on anyone's mind. But Mr. Ford's wary intelligence does wonders for a potentially one-dimensional character. May 20, 2003 | Rating: 3/4
In a film that opens with the sight of a waving American flag, subtlety may not be foremost on anyone's mind. But Mr. Ford's wary intelligence does wonders for a potentially one-dimensional character.
Janet Maslin
For what it is, Clear and Present Danger is fun to sit through. Jan 1, 2000 | Full Review…
For what it is, Clear and Present Danger is fun to sit through.
Desson Thomson
An absorbing, if overlong adaptation of Tom Clancy's bestseller. Jan 1, 2000 | Full Review…
An absorbing, if overlong adaptation of Tom Clancy's bestseller.
Rita Kempley
both cutting in its indictment of how power corrupts even the best intentions and bravely optimistic in asserting that, not only can one maintain one's sense of honor and integrity in a rigged system, but very possibly make all the difference in the world Sep 17, 2018 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…
both cutting in its indictment of how power corrupts even the best intentions and bravely optimistic in asserting that, not only can one maintain one's sense of honor and integrity in a rigged system, but very possibly make all the difference in the world
James Kendrick
'90s book-based political thriller has violence, language. Jul 10, 2018 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review…
'90s book-based political thriller has violence, language.
Barbara Shulgasser
Having figured out how to make a Jack Ryan action thriller with Patriot Games, the same cluster of filmmakers got to do it again... managing to improve virtually across the board. Jan 21, 2014 | Rating: 8/10 | Full Review…
Having figured out how to make a Jack Ryan action thriller with Patriot Games, the same cluster of filmmakers got to do it again... managing to improve virtually across the board.
Tim Brayton
Ford's second and final appearance as Jack Ryan is a sprawling thriller. Aug 9, 2012 | Rating: 3.5/4 | Full Review…
Ford's second and final appearance as Jack Ryan is a sprawling thriller.
Scott Nash
Well crafted if utterly conventional action thriller (third in Tom Clancy's series), whose best asset is Harrison Ford's star turn. Jun 23, 2012 | Rating: B- | Full Review…
Well crafted if utterly conventional action thriller (third in Tom Clancy's series), whose best asset is Harrison Ford's star turn.
Emanuel Levy
None of it is uplifting or tells us something fresh, but it passes as easy viewing entertainment. Feb 6, 2010 | Rating: B- | Full Review…
None of it is uplifting or tells us something fresh, but it passes as easy viewing entertainment.
Dennis Schwartz
When I was in my teens, I thoroughly enjoyed Tom Clancy. Clancy has always bgeen a master of Techno Thriller, aside from his last years before retiring. Clear and Present Danger is one incredible story about America's covert and Illegal war against Columbian drug Lords smuggling their product in the States. Clear and Present Danger is a top notch action Thriller with a terrific cast of actors. The film is a non stop action film that delivers awesome thrills. Harrison plays Jack Ryan yet again (he first played the role in Patriot Games, another terrific action film) CAPD is one well executed film thats just as exciting as reading Tom Clancy's work. Phillip Noyce who also directed Patriot Games and directed the Thriller Horror film Dead Calm returns to the director's chair, and cooks up another winner. Clear And Present Danger is an electrifying film that is never boring. Harrison Ford is the perfect actor to play Jack Ryan. As with Patriot Games, he delivers something terrific on screen. Though a good film, I thought that Clear And Present Danger was a step down from Noyce's previous Clancy adaptation, Patriot Games. Patriot Games is along with The Hunt For Red October the best adaptation of a Clancy work. But Clear And Present Danger is still good entertainment and has some solid acting, but I thought the subject matter in Patriot Games was a lot more Thrilling than in this film. Clear And Present Danger is a good, solid follow up with good action, thrills and acting. But to those who enjoyed Patriot Games better, like I did, then of course you'll find this a bit less electrifying as Patriot Games. Still this is a must see for Tom Clancy fans. A good, entertaining film nonetheless.
Super Reviewer
This sounded really really good however I just found it confusing, way too fast moving and about a zillion characters. I haven't watched the first one however I believe sequels should be understandable whether you've seen the first one or not. I was just left confused and not caring for the characters.
An explosive edge of your seat action-packed thriller. A smart, frequently exciting and electrifying film that loaded with heart-pounding action and riveting suspense. Harrison Ford and Willem Dafoe are at their best. Ford oce again brings this amazing role to furious life. Dafoe is compelling and fantastic. The best Tom Clancy adaptation since The Hunt For Red October.
I think this was even a step up from Patriot Games, increasing the narrative and scope. It has a great performance from Harrison Ford and Willem Dafoe was a perfect addition. For political thrillers, it is one of the best. It has a very entertaining, yet intelligent feel to it that many action movies lack.
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