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Posted: September 13th, 2003.
“Good plot, plenty of action, a bit of love interest and some witty one-liners” – The Sun
AVAILABLE TO OWN ON DVD AND VIDEO FROM 3 NOVEMBER 2003
Do you have what it takes to make it through? The Recruit, out to own on DVDand video from 3 November, will test your nerves to the limit. An action-packedthrilling suspense film about shadowy CIA espionage, murder and treachery TheRecruit features an all star cast to keep pulses high and the atmosphereelectric. Bad boy heartthrob Colin Farrell (Minority Report, Daredevil), screenlegend Al Pacino (Insomnia, The Godfather) and the gorgeous Bridget Moynahan(The Sum Of All Fears, Coyote Ugly) all give awesome performances in thisaction-packed, must-buy movie.
James Clayton (Farrell) is one of the top prospects in the new crop of CIArecruits. Spotted by CIA chief Walter Burke (Pacino), Clayton is pushed to hislimits as Burke determines to drive through the CIA ranks. The stakes risewhen Clayton clashes with Layla Moore (Moynahan), a beautiful fellow recruit.Their competitive one-up man-ship is equalled by an instant and passionateattraction that threatens to ruin both their chances. A world of betrayl anddeception surround the ambitious young Clayton and as the suspense buildstowards a gripping climax it soon becomes clear that in the CIA there is onegolden rule trust no-one and nothing is what it seems.
Full of exhilarating twists, hair-raising action sequences and a mind-blowingfinale, The Recruit is a must see movie of riveting non-stop, poundingentertainment. Own it on DVD and Video from 3 November 2003.
The Recruit on DVD includes unmissable bonus footage. Be astounded by fourdeleted scenes, including a chance to see the stars in full cocktail apparel.The audio commentary by Director Roger Donaldson and Colin Farrell featuresfunny anecdotes, technical details, and background information. This packedDVD also features Spy School, documenting the reality of CIA training,complete with interviews from real CIA officer Chase Brandon who served as thefilms consultant.
“Well-paced and witty” – The Times
Story Synopsis
James Clayton – computer genius by day, barman by night – is one of thesmartest graduating seniors in the U.S. He’s just the person that Walter Burkewants working for the CIA. Clayton regards the CIA’s mission as an intriguingalternative to an ordinary life, but before he becomes an Ops Officer, Claytonhas to survive The Farm, where the veteran Burke teaches him the ropes andrules of the game. Clayton quickly rises through the ranks and falls for Layla,one of his fellow recruits. But just when Clayton starts to question his role,Burke taps him for a special assignment to root out a mole. Will Clayton findan ally to trust before its too late?
DVD Extras
- Spy School: Inside The CIA Training Program
- Deleted Scenes (With optional Roger Donaldson & Colin Farrell commentary)
- Feature Commentary (With optional Director Roger Donaldson & Actor Colin Farrell commentary)
Product Information
- Release date:3 November 2003
- Certificate:12
- Running time:110 Minutes
- Sound Quality:5.1
- Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
- Directed by:Roger Donaldson
- Starring:Al Pacino, Colin Farrell, Bridget Moynahan
News page content input by Dominic Robinson, 2003.
Reviewer of movies, videogames and music since 1994. Aortic valve operation survivor from the same year. Running DVDfever.co.uk since 2000. Nobel Peace Prize winner 2021.