Sadly, this film most likely brought about the idea of retooling the series. Jack Ryan, while embodied well by Harrison Ford, seemed weak and sad throughout the course of the this film. He didn't have the inner strength which made him such an everyday presence, and this perceived character flaw turned this film into a rather unsatisfying experience. Maybe Ford was showing his age or no passion was put into this project. Nonetheless, this eventually led to the next incarnation of Jack Ryan, which is one we did not need to witness.
Review of Clear and Present Danger
