James
Clayton is fired up. A bartender by night and computer
hacker in the few hours of daylight for which he manages
to leave his water bed, the kid is flying high, on a
roll with a laid-back lifestyle that suits him just
fine. Played by an agile Colin Farrell, Clayton is also
a heartthrob with his five o'clock shadow and chiseled
pecks. A cushy job offer from Dell computers peaks his
interest in securing a professional career, and at the
same moment he meets Walter Burke (Al Pacino), a
recruiter from the CIA. Though Clayton's better
judgement tells him to stay away from the shady Burke,
he is curious to learn whatever he can about his father,
who was also a CIA agent, killed in the line of duty.
Clayton is sent to an intensive CIA training camp called
"The Farm," where he quickly learns the
gravity of his decision as he undergoes gruelling tests
of physical, mental, and psychological strength. His
romantic interest in the gorgeous, tough-as-nails Layla
(Bridget Moynahan), a fellow trainee, becomes a weakness
as the pressure of the tests steadily increases.
Finally, without warning, Clayton is thrown into action
as he and Burke go head-to-head in a mission that is
more dangerous than either of them realize. With
top-notch performances from a sly Pacino and a pumped-up
Farrell, THE RECRUIT's best moments come from the
intensity resonating between its characters. In
addition, the settings and training activities at
"The Farm" give intriguing insights into CIA
recruitment and initiation!!
Features/Specifications
Attractive Retail Box
Rating: PG-13 (MPAA)
Rating Reason: For Violence,
Sexuality, and Language.
Starring:
Colin Farrell, Gabriel Macht, Bridget Moynahan, Al
Pacino, Alfredo James Pacino
Directed By: Roger
Donaldson
Theatrical Release Date: January
31, 2003
DVD Release Date: May 27,
2003
Distributor: Buena Vista
Home Entertainment
Run Time: 115 minutes
Package Type: Keep Case
DVD Features:
Encoding: Region 1 (U.S.
and Canada only). This DVD will probably NOT
be viewable in other countries.
Aspect Ratio: Anamorphic
Widescreen - 1.78:1
Available Audio Tracks:
English (Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround)
English (Digital 5.1 DTS ES
Surround)
French
THX Certified
Language: English
Dubbed: French
Subtitles: Spanish
Closed Captioned: No
Bonus Features:
Deleted Scenes
Audio Commentary - 1. Roger
Donaldson - Director, Colin Farrell - Star
Featurette - 1. SPY SCHOOL: INSIDE
THE CIA TRAINING PROGRAM
