- Note: Blu-ray discs are in a high definition format and need to be played on a Blu-ray player. To find out more about Blu-ray, visit our Hi-Def Learn & Shop store.
- Important Information on Firmware Updates: Having trouble with your Blu-ray disc player? Will certain discs just not play? You may need to update the firmware inside your player. Click here to learn more.
Frequently Bought Together
What Other Items Do Customers Buy After Viewing This Item?
Product details
Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
|
Reviews
From Amazon.co.uk
The third installment in the cinematic incarnation of Tom Clancy's CIA analyst Jack Ryan and the second starring Harrison Ford, this follow-up to Patriot Games is a more complex, rewarding, and bolder film than its predecessor. Ford returns as Ryan, this time embroiled in a failed White House bid to wipe out a Colombian drug cartel and cover up the mess. The script, by Clancy and John Milius (Red Dawn), has an air of true adventure about it as Ryan places himself in harm's way to extract covert soldiers abandoned in a Latin American jungle. There are a couple of remarkable set pieces expertly handled by Patriot Games director Phillip Noyce, especially a shocking scene involving an ambush on Ryan's car in an alley. The supporting cast is superb, including Willem Dafoe as the soldiers' leader, Henry Czerny as Ryan's enemy at the CIA, Joaquim de Almeida as a smooth-talking villain, Ann Magnuson as an unwitting confederate in international crime, and James Earl Jones as Ryan's dying boss. The DVD release has a widescreen presentation, theatrical trailer, closed captioning, optional French soundtrack, and optional Spanish subtitles. --Tom Keogh
Product Description
Harrison Ford returns as intrepid CIA agent Jack Ryan in this critically acclaimed box-office smash from the producers of Patriot Games. When his mentor Admiral James Greer (James Earl Jones) becomes gravely ill, Ryan is appointed acting CIA Deputy Director of Intelligence. His first assignment: investigate the murder of one of the president’s friends, a prominent U.S. businessman with secret ties to Colombian drug cartels. Unbeknownst to Ryan, the CIA has already dispatched a deadly field operative (Willem Dafoe) to lead a paramilitary force against the Colombian drug lords. Caught in the crossfire, Ryan takes matters into his own hands, risking his career and life for the only cause he still believes in – the truth.
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars
Clear And Present Danger, 2003 Special Collector's Edition - Clear and present entertainment!
8 April 2010
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
In the third of the Jack Ryan films, Harrison Ford reprises the role of Ryan, portraying the many facets of the character with consummate ease. He's moved onwards and upwards since the events of `Patriot Games', now a high ranking member of the CIA, giving briefings to the President.
The murder of a friend of the President leads to a link with a Columbian drugs cartel. A chain of events is set in motion to avenge the murder, and Ryan is caught in the middle, in the role of innocent patsy. He must uncover the truth and act to not only save his own career, but to save the lives of some patriots and to expose sickening corruption in the heart of Government.
With a strong central performance from Ford, and Willem Dafoe as the straight dealing Clarke, lots of big action set pieces and a well directed and tense search for the truth, this is an entertaining 2 hours and a highly recommended 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.
The murder of a friend of the President leads to a link with a Columbian drugs cartel. A chain of events is set in motion to avenge the murder, and Ryan is caught in the middle, in the role of innocent patsy. He must uncover the truth and act to not only save his own career, but to save the lives of some patriots and to expose sickening corruption in the heart of Government.
With a strong central performance from Ford, and Willem Dafoe as the straight dealing Clarke, lots of big action set pieces and a well directed and tense search for the truth, this is an entertaining 2 hours and a highly recommended 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.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Pseudonym
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
A great movie which I saw many years ago and I now have it in BluRay - with great vision and surround sound. Harrison Ford is a great actor and many of his movies are tops - I don't recall seeing him in a 'bad' movie !!
I purchased this movie via amazon.co.uk
I purchased this movie via amazon.co.uk
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Dr T
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
The film itself is great - the type of film that rarely gets made any more, with a steady pace, a sprinkling of action, and some good characters.
The video transfer is a bit problematic. Generally it's acceptable and fairly good quality. However I was aware before purchasing that there'd be some DNR done on this film. It's true. At some points faces go slightly 'waxy', meaning stubble and other fine facial details disappear. It's not excessive but it's worth bearing in mind. The sound is very strong.
There are some extras, including a 'making of' with some discussion of novel elements to the film for the time - such as the inclusion of computer hacking, which apparently hadn't really be done in film up to this point.
All in all, an acceptable Blu-ray release so long as you go in knowing there's been a bit of fiddling with the image.
The video transfer is a bit problematic. Generally it's acceptable and fairly good quality. However I was aware before purchasing that there'd be some DNR done on this film. It's true. At some points faces go slightly 'waxy', meaning stubble and other fine facial details disappear. It's not excessive but it's worth bearing in mind. The sound is very strong.
There are some extras, including a 'making of' with some discussion of novel elements to the film for the time - such as the inclusion of computer hacking, which apparently hadn't really be done in film up to this point.
All in all, an acceptable Blu-ray release so long as you go in knowing there's been a bit of fiddling with the image.
Would you like to see more reviews about this item?
›
Go to Amazon.com to see all 165 reviews
4.3 out of 5 stars
Were these reviews helpful?
Let us know
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Clear and present danger
Great quality blue ray, picture and sound quality are fabulous. Look forward to purchasing more blue ray's in the future Happy customer :-)
Published 7 hours ago by Karen
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good film
Good to watch and also a great read, if like me you read the book you will enjoy the film but the book has more twists and turns in it.
Published 25 days ago by Mike Garner
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant!
An oldie but still good - this is one of my husband's all-time favourite films so we just had to get this on bluray!
One of Harrison Ford's better films.
One of Harrison Ford's better films.
Published 1 month ago by Mrs. L. Evans
5.0 out of 5 stars
I love it.
Very good.
Harrison Ford has been one of my favorites all the time.I am glad that it is in my collection.
Harrison Ford has been one of my favorites all the time.I am glad that it is in my collection.
Published 2 months ago by Ersel
5.0 out of 5 stars
Entretenida
Uno compra peliculas que por lo general ha visto antes y que le traen recuerdos por cualquier motivo y esta no es la excepcion. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Marcelo Mourgues
4.0 out of 5 stars
STEVIES STUFF
A great action thriller THAT has a story!! A really good solid performance from harrison ford AS jack ryan really good action that goes with this movie A top notch action thriller
Published 4 months ago by STEVIE
4.0 out of 5 stars
HARRISON PLUS A GOOD SCRIPT
FORD IS A NATURAL SUCCESSOR TO JOHN WAYNE. HE'S BOTH TOUGH AND CREDIBLE AND THIS DVD IS AN ENTIRELY ENJOYABLE 2 HOURS
Published 4 months ago by B. M. Walker
5.0 out of 5 stars
excellent
a very good story, well acted and directed, i would reccommend this film, but then i like Harrison Ford as an actor.
Published 6 months ago by peter shire
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Movie Improved By Blu-Ray Presentation
This is one of my favourite Harrison Ford films. It has plenty of action and lots of political intrigue. The set pieces are well done. Read more
Published 8 months ago by J. Cooke
3.0 out of 5 stars
John Wayne, Bruce Willis and now Harrison Ford
This, the third Jack Ryan film, is the least successfuly for me. I enjoyed the first two for what they were - thrillers and adventure films with Harrison Ford saving the world. Read more
Published 18 months ago by RR Waller
Customer Discussions
|
This product's forum
Active discussions in related forums
Search Customer Discussions
|
Related forums
|
![[Start the discussion]](http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/02/x-locale/communities/discussion_boards/start-new-discussion-sec._V192198663_.gif){kind=small}
Listmania!
Look for similar items by category
Feedback
- Would you like to update product info or give feedback on images?
|
