I have a way of telling how interesting a film is. The more attention I pay to the production, the lower the quailty of the film. I paid a lot of attention to the production here. But, there is a definite but, I thought it was good for what it was. The Recruit is a CIA thriller with a crazy bos and a young trainee with love and friendship thrown into the mix. This is a tried and true format, but it was done well. Also, I think Colin Farrell is an entertaining personality.

There's not much more to say about this film. If you're in the mood for a thriller about the CIA that has a twist ending, then this is good. If you want some mental stimulation, look elsewhere.