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"Nothing is as it seems" in The Recruit, a guessing-game thriller that employs plot twists and conflicting loyalties as its primary raison d'etre. Surrounded by potential deception, a newly recruited CIA officer (Colin Farrell) must determine if his manipulative instructor (Al Pacino) is being honest when he identifies Farrell's fellow recruit and love interest (Bridget Moynihan) as an enemy "mole" assigned to steal a dangerous computer virus from CIA headquarters. While claiming to offer an insider's look at CIA training methods, this engrossing yet ultimately predictable plot is pure Hollywood fantasy; any resemblance to reality is purely coincidental, leaving the perpetually unshaven and scruffily coiffed Farrell to fend for himself in Pacino's cynical arena while tracing his familial roots in the spy game. Wearing its cleverness on its sleeve, The Recruit is an adequately elaborate puzzle of perceptions. "Everything is a test", as Farrell soon realises, and attentive viewers will enjoy piecing it all together.--Jeff Shannon
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DVD Touchstone Home Video, Z1 D888846, PAL 2
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8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:DVD
Stars Colin Farrel and Al Pacino.
Colin Farrell plays James Clayton, a computer wizz whos talked into joining the CIAs training program, by top agent Walter Burke, played by Al Pacino. Clayton becomes the top of the class at "The Farm" and Burke takes him under his wing. From here the plot thickens and it keeps the audience guessing to whether Clayton is the good guy or not. Fantastic!!!!
11 of 13 people found the following review helpful
By Amanda Richards
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Format:DVD
This is a movie that I initially passed over, always finding something else to buy or borrow (as I don't steal), until I happened to catch the ending on television late one night.
By the next evening it was in my possession, and despite having already watched the ending, I found it to be a surprisingly enjoyable experience.
Al Pacino aced his role as Walter Burke, CIA trainer extraordinaire, and he's not a guy I would ever want to play poker with, even if I did play poker.
Colin Farrell's performance is pretty much like his other movies(except maybe "Alexander", but I haven't seen that yet, and I hate his blonde look), but he really does a great short, dark and handsome, tortured and persecuted thing. This time he's out of the phone booth and using his cell phone, whizzing through movie-style computer gibberish as James Clayton, the star recruit of the latest batch of CIA trainees.
Bridget Moynahan gives much the same performance as she does in "I, Robot", playing it smart and sassy with a real cute pout, and a concerned wrinkle.
Surprises and twists abound, and though you know it's all faked, and nothing is what it seems, it still draws you in. In retrospect, the ending really is the silliest part of the movie, the moral of the story being to sit down and relax whenever you see red dots before your eyes.
Amanda Richards
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful
By PyroSikTh
Format:DVD
Have I missed something here? Have I missed the predictability and "aweful" script or something? Every review I read says this is a bad film, a dissappointing film, a mediocre film, a predictable film. Hey maybe I'm stupid, but I think this film is excellent and one of the most unpredictable films I've seen in my life. I think the acting is superb. I think the script suits. I think the two halves of the film fit perfectly and give this film it's originality. I think this is a good film.
However it's not excellent as very few films are excellent. But I'd definatly buy this DVD if I saw it in a shop. It all appears rather believable to me, even in the tests, and I was on the edge of my seat a few times too. Personnaly don't listen to other reviews, or at least wtch the film to give judgement yourself.
However it's not excellent as very few films are excellent. But I'd definatly buy this DVD if I saw it in a shop. It all appears rather believable to me, even in the tests, and I was on the edge of my seat a few times too. Personnaly don't listen to other reviews, or at least wtch the film to give judgement yourself.
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I don't normally go for action films but I loved this film! Al Pacino and Colin Farrell are brillant in it and the storyline is excellent. James Clayton (Farrell) is a computer wizz who is recruited by Walter Burke (Pacino) into the CIA and James quickly rises through the ranks and falls for Layla (Bridget Moynahan) one of his fellow recruits. He is chosen to be a NOC and root out a mole. The suspense builds in a maze of gripping twists and turns, there are only 2 things James can count on - he can't trust anyone and nothing is as it seems. A truly excellent film - which is why I bought it! Top Class!
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good film - got to write more words so I can briefly say good film - what is the point of this
By Logan Walker
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I watched this film on Sky Movies on Christmas day and enjoyed it. i only seen the first 30 mins of the movie and then caught it again at the end of the day (it was on repeat) it was a good movie and wanted to re-live it.
By Katie
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Seemed a bit dated when I watched it again recently but the story remains compelling and it is a really good film. You can't really go wrong with Pacino anyway - but the addition on Farrell is a good one... and I really enjoyed it.
By Mr. R. Wells
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
One of the best films ever, with Pacino giving a top dollar Pacino performance. Kepps you there all the way and is a must for all Pacino lovers!
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Superior!
s i m p l y d o e s n ' t g e t a n y b e t t e r !
Published 4 months ago by Christian Edlmayer
4.0 out of 5 stars
great opener, so so conclusion
For the first hour this is a well written film with Colin Farrell at a school for spies, and Al Pacino as a mentor who may or may not be looking out for him. Read more
Published 18 months ago by tallmanbaby
5.0 out of 5 stars
film
The \recrit is a simple idea but the acting in it is brilliant, glad to have a copy. It arrived very quickly indeed and is in very good condition
Published 23 months ago by B. Gill
4.0 out of 5 stars
A believable CIA conspiracy - with top stars
Why watch this? Because it is a great conspiracy movie, that is tightly plotted, and involves two great acting stars doing their best: Al Pacino, and Colin Farell, and a strong... Read more
Published on 22 April 2011 by bobbygw
4.0 out of 5 stars
THe Recruit = Fun
The recruit is an entertaining tecno-thriller set in the world of new recruits at the CIA. If you want a night in its entertaining though you may have to check your rational mind... Read more
Published on 8 Sep 2010 by Chris Hoare
3.0 out of 5 stars
Moderately entertaining thriller, and a good quality DVD
As you can see from the other reviews here, opinions are divided about The Recruit. I think there are some problems, particularly with the plot (for example, Clayton being punished... Read more
Published on 12 Aug 2010 by K. O'Leary
5.0 out of 5 stars
very good
This is a very good film i thought and the twist at the end omg didnt see that coming
Published on 3 Mar 2010 by Joe Bradley
4.0 out of 5 stars
Audio track in Castilian Spanish too
Just to inform, this Blu Ray has too the audio track in Castilian SPANISH (spain). And you can see too all the extras with subtitles in spanish. Read more
Published on 12 Dec 2008 by jjaviroquai
4.0 out of 5 stars
IS ANYTHING EVER WHAT IT SEEMS IN THE SPY GAME.
It would appear that this film has attracted a lot more controversy than it is worth. Spy movies are a favorite of mine and I found this one typical of the genre. Read more
Published on 18 Aug 2007 by L. Wilson
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