Clear and Present Danger

When his mentor and close friend Admiral Greer becomes fatally ill, dedicated and scrupulously honest CIA analyst Jack Ryan is appointed deputy director of operations. He finds himself in over his head when he uncovers an unlawful political strike against a Colombian drug cartel, and is determined to stay true to his duty even if it means betraying his colleagues and prominent White House officials who appear to be implicated in the scheme. Follow-up to Patriot Games doesn't have the same level of intensity or suspense, but it has an intriguing story, good performances, and impressive action set pieces. Doesn't always hold your attention during the more dramatic or plot-heavy moments, but it's well-crafted and well-made. **½

Clear And Present Danger is about Jack Ryan and the government trying to stop a company from selling drugs in coffee. They go through many tough situations to stop them. Clear and Present Danger is a great movie. The action scenes were great to watch. they got you on the edge of your seat. Harrison is an outstanding choice to play Jack Ryan. He did a great job. William Dafoe did a great job as John Clark. James Earl Jones in this movie though felt a little flat. In the first installment of this trilogy he did a way better job. The places that they filmed at were great. They made the movie seem like a true story or something really happening. Clear And Present Danger is a great movie to watch. It is a great action thriller.

I love this film! Ford and Dafoe were perfect in this movie. Raymond Cruz was also good. Although it got confusing at times, you didn't have to be a rocket scientist to figure this one out. Lots of treachery and action, etc. Although I agree that it hardly had anything to do with the book (except for characters), it would be very hard to do a movie that completely followed this 700-some page book. It rocked. 'Nuff said.

"Clear and Present Danger" is as smart as it is exciting. Its cast is great with one knockout performance after another. The movie is tense with very well staged action. "Clear and Present Danger" never fails to hit the spot.

I've seen the movie Clear and Present Danger, that inspired me to read the book, by Tom Clancy. And, if anyone out there can find the book this movie was based on, let me know. Because it definitely wasn't the one by Tom Clancy. I have never seen a more gross adaptation of a really good novel since I watched Stanley Kubrick's The Shining and was told that it was supposedly based on the Stephen King book. In short, if you can't even remotely follow a story from a book. Don't bother stealing it's characters and title to sell a movie that could do just fine on its own. My judgement 4/10, just for bad adaptation.

This is a good thriller that is somewhat spoiled by a confusing plot. Maybe it's better if you have read the book, but I haven't and so found it a bit difficult to follow. Some characters were poorly developed so at times I wasn't sure who was who. Having said all that it kept me interested right to the end (and the plot did eventually become (fairly!) clear) and I thought Harrison Ford was great. I also found it refreshing to watch a movie without a million special effects and a thriller without lots of blood and gore in every scene. Worth watching.

Another intense winner from novelist Tom Clancy that is intelligent, complicated and well-made. Once again Jack Ryan returns (Harrison Ford) and this time he must take on a Colombian drug cartel that has murdered a close friend of the U.S. president (Donald Moffat). The president then sends a task force into Colombia to fight the cartel without the knowledge of Congress. This is of course an illegal act which will lead to problems at home and abroad. The task force, led by Willem Dafoe, fails and it is up to Harrison Ford to make all things right again. The film is smart, but truly confusing at times. Ford once again shines and he gets ample support from a strong cast. The direction is focused and the film ends up being another interesting action-thriller. 4 stars out of 5.