Patriot Games

Year: 1992

Grade: C+

Country: USA

Director: Noyce

Review

another fine political thriller, but not as fine nor as thrilling. sure it’s good enough, but it never got to be on the edge enough. the test of a really good thriller is whether or not it persuades you to think that defeat is possible. in “the sum of all fears,” for example, a nuclear bomb actually detonates thereby shattering the mold of most films of its kind. in this film nothing bad really happens and you never feel like it could happen either. “on her majesty’s secret service” is the best bond film because it keeps the audience honest. that said, patriot games is good enough to watch – once. harrison ford does his thing and tom clancy pumps out another fairly solid story. i’d watch the sum of all fears or the hunt for red october first.