Quite frankly, I expected a lot from the movie and probably it was the expectations that killed the film. The Recruit, though backed by great actors and big money is just an ordinary Spy Vs Spy flick. The life of CIA recruits, the moles the counter and counter intelligence schemes are all very interesting, especially the games at the training centre "The farm". But the biggest drawback of the script are the characters, quite frankly they lack conviction. Colin Farell though in a neatly done role play James and if I were with the CIA , tell you what I wouldn't hire James even though he were the last person on this planet. The man is fooled by just about everyone and there is just one instance where he shows a bit of brain work, that too at the climax. WB Burke played by Al Pacino must be the most mediocre role this great actor has played in his life. He doesn't inspire, all he does is conspire. And well for the rest , don't even get me started. In all a mediocre product packaged in a Good way. Worth a miss.
Review of The Recruit
