The Hunt For Red October (1990)

If only Harrison Ford had been on board for this one.

A notch below ‘Clear and Present Danger’ because, although it is similarly complex, interesting, and “action-packed” it hasn’t aged QUITE as well, and because Alec Baldwin, while undeniably charming and talented in his own way, is no Harrison Ford.

But being the second-best film adaptation of a Tom Clancy novel featuring James Earl Jones isn’t a bad thing.

Inspirational Quote: “I didn’t.  I had a 50/50 chance and I needed a break.  Sorry.”

Grade: B+

7/19/12: Harrison Ford would be far too competent to get away with some of the things Alec Baldwin says/does in this.  That’s a compliment to Alec…he’s a funny guy.  Grade: A-

9/19/14: Too many blatant mistakes and cliche moments. Grade: B+

Author: Puppy

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