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I think the great thing about the Jack Ryan films is that the plot and the story always take center stage. If you've done your job as the actor portraying Jack Ryan, you are present enough to make an impact, but you let the story shine.

— Chris Pine

Sentiment: POSITIVE

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✓Similar Perspectives

Whether you know Jack Ryan or you don't know Jack Ryan, he's a compelling person to spend time with.

— David Barron

In the case of 'Jack Ryan,' it was a huge collaboration, and I enjoyed it very much, and most of all, I want the audience to enjoy it, too. I want them to feel immersed in this world.

— Kenneth Branagh

It was also wonderful to have the prospect of playing with Jack Nicholson. It was a terrific part, a terrific script, with Alexander Payne and Jack Nicholson. You can't get any better than that!

— Kathy Bates

You can have a bunch of great actors in a film, but if you don't have anyone telling a great story, it's a moot point.

— Sarah Gadon

There is something wonderful about turning up every day and knowing that not just the character but the whole movie kind of rests on your shoulders. And there's great satisfaction when you think it's going well and then real terror when you think it's not.

— Domhnall Gleeson

The way the films look will never entertain an audience alone. It has to be in the service of a good story with great characters.

— John Lasseter

I was the guy who had been bouncing around the film industry for years, and I'd been lucky if five or 10 people would see my movies, so Captain Jack did a big flip for my career.

— Johnny Depp

With action films, it's great if it's not just driven by action, but by a good story and interesting characters, as well. Though, there's nothin' like kicking butt!

— Dwayne Johnson

It's just lovely to be involved in a movie that does go back to the basics - characters and great writing.

— Clive Owen

✗Opposing Perspectives

I thought Jack's directing job was the best thing about the film.

— Harvey Keitel