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Definitely don't read the book first, if you haven't yet. The movie itself was decent, good action, fairly consistent to plot. It irked me that plot points were missing and other things changed rather seriously. The book is NOT a prequel, as this movie kind of implies. In the book, Jack Ryan has already established his character in the CIA, in fact, he's the deputy director. He's married, he has kids. I don't know why they changed that, except maybe due to Affleck's age. Affleck's performance surprised me in a good way. I wasn't sure he could pull off the intensity of this role, but he handled it really well. It's definitely worth seeing on the big screen.

I was lucky enough to see a sneak preview of this movie last saturday, and I was so incredibly impressed!! Sir Anthony once again portrays his character brilliantly. Cuba Gooding, Jr. kicks major booty as the young psychologist determined to save the Ape Man. The story is reminiscent of Gorillas in the Mist, set in the same cinematic style as Silence of the Lambs. The editing is terrific, the story is spectacular, the acting is so utterly mindblowing.. you must see this movie. I had high expectations from an Anthony Hopkins film, and they were not only met but exceeded with this absolutely wonderful film. Get thee to a theater NOW. Go!