The Sum Of All Fears

Synopsis:Ben Affleck is ready for action, commanding the role of CIA Agent Jack Ryan in this thrilling adventure based on the Tom Clancy bestseller.

American's Cold War fears are rekindled after the Presidnet of Russia dies and is succeded by a man with a cryptic past. But East-West tensions erupt when the CIA suspects that renegade Russian scientists are developing more nuclear weapons. Mobilized into action by CIA Director William Cabot, Jack Ryan follos a danger ridden trail to a schocking condlusion: terrorists plan to provoke a war between the U.S. and Russia - by detonationg a nuclear bomb at a championship football game.

Rating: PG 13

Run Time: 123 Minutes

Director: Phil Alden Robinson

Dvd Extra's: Audio Commentary by Director and Cinematographer, Commentary by the Director and Novelist, the Making of The Sum Of All Fears, Creating Reality: The visual Effects of The Sum Of All Fears, Theatrical Trailer, Languages: English and French, English Subtitles.

Nudity Factor: None

Of Note: Director Phil Alden Robinson changed the villains from Islamic extremists (in the novel) to Neo-Nazis. This was done because prior to the 11 September 2001 attacks, he did not believe Arab terrorists could plausibly accomplish all that was necessary for the plot to work on film. After 9/11, the production staff had to review how to present the movie to the public.

Recommendations: Spy Game

Trailer: The Sum Of All Fears Trailer

Review by: Jason James Rating:

I like a lot of things about this film. Actually Ben Affleck was pretty good in this film and in this role. I was a little concerned about that at first but he does pull it off. Actually I think he pulls off the whole I am way over my head and pay grade role pretty good, almost like he is pretty experienced in that. The movie itself is does a great job building suspense. After the terrible events of 911 we are more aware of how real terrorists are. They used to be something we would read about as they bombed an embassy in a far off country. Anyways the story portrays real risks and is a story that is easy to believe. You add in Morgan Freeman and the movie only gets better. Overall I enjoyed watching this movie, even laughing a few times as the writers did a great job breaking the tension. This is not a movie that I would say you would watch over and over again but one that is entertaining and worth watching.