It’s too far from the original, right?

Lysanne 2021-12-09 08:01:28

First of all, in the original book, Jack Lane is a ruthless character who has carried a gun and served as a soldier. It can be described as a combination of wisdom and courage. However, the Jack Harrison Ford's interpretation in this film always feels not so wise and not so brave, especially in the last part of the pursuit, which is completely like an official man, and the demeanor of a former Marine is not at all. . And the political atmosphere of the film is very strong. I feel that the main line is that the politics of Washington are contending, not the title of the film "The Pursuit of Eyebrows". The final pursuit is also hastily, cheating.
After reading some of Tom Clancy’s novels, I think his style is a good combination of strategizing intelligence warfare and bayonet warfare. It also explores the inner world of each character, both positive and negative. . But unfortunately, I rarely saw these in this film, more like solving a case, you can summarize it like this: Jack Lane is a CIA who is good at intelligence analysis and can show the true nature of a man in an emergency. An excellent agent, not a politician who exposes some conspiracy.

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Extended Reading
  • Wilfred 2022-03-25 09:01:09

    Maybe, but I'm not interested anymore

  • Halle 2022-04-21 09:02:09

    Think of this film as a prequel to "The Rock", just with the cast swapped: William Duff from "Browsing" was replaced by Ed Harris from "The Rock"

Clear and Present Danger quotes

  • Ritter: [before commencing a covert action] Let me explain it to you very simply: this is your deal, not mine, so unless I have written authorization, this thing is over before it begins, because I'm not going to be the only one left without a chair when the music stops.

  • The President: These drug cartels represent a clear and present danger to the national security of the United States.