The reviews for Prime Video's latest action film, Jack Ryan: Ghost War, are in, and the verdict is clear. Fans have been warned whether the sequel is worth watching.
A New Chapter in the Jack Ryan Franchise
Despite the final season of the Prime Video series Jack Ryan airing in 2023, a follow-up film has just been released. The sequel sees John Krasinski, best known for The Office, reprising the title role. Based on Tom Clancy's novels, the character has appeared in films like The Hunt for Red October, Clear and Present Danger, and The Sum of All Fears. Stars such as Alec Baldwin, Harrison Ford, and Ben Affleck have previously portrayed Ryan. Krasinski first played the role in 2018, and the series, which ran for four seasons, holds an 80% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Plot and Cast
According to the synopsis, Jack Ryan is reluctantly thrust back into espionage when an international covert mission unravels a deadly conspiracy, forcing him to confront a rogue black-ops unit. Operating in real time, he reunites with CIA operative Mike November (Wendell Pierce) and former CIA boss James Greer (Michael Kelly), joined by MI6 officer Emma Marlowe (Sienna Miller). The cast also includes Max Beesley.
Critical Reception
First reviews have begun appearing, and they are largely negative. As of writing, Ghost War has a 36% rating on Rotten Tomatoes from fewer than a dozen reviews. A critic from Collider noted: "That's what makes Ghost War so frustrating, because it clearly knows what it has with this cast, but doesn't know how to use them." Another reviewer said: "It trades the franchise's mind for muscle, delivering an explosive finale that is thrilling to watch, but easy to forget." However, some critics suggest long-term fans will enjoy it. One wrote: "Those with an unhealthy investment in Krasinski's interpretation of Jack Ryan will be entertained." Another added: "Ghost War is an empty-calorie piece of entertainment made for fans of the show." One review flatly stated: "It is not worth watching."
Fan Reactions
Some fans who have watched the film are impressed. One shared online: "Ghost War delivers everything you'd want from a modern spy-action thriller. John Krasinski absolutely nailed the role once again. The movie keeps you hooked from start to finish."
Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan: Ghost War is now streaming on Prime Video.
