Why Patriot Games with Harrison Ford is a CLASSIC

I think Patriot Games with Harrison Ford is a classic because it deals with issues that will always be a part of our society. Whether it's the relationship between a dad and his family he is trying to protect, or that the United States and other countries will always have to encounter and deal with some form of terrorist groups. The enemies of our countries have changed through the years, but there will always be a terrorist faction in the world, sadly, that we as a people and a nation will have to work against

Who out there agrees with me that Harrison ("Harry") as I refer to him...:) is the ultimate Jack Ryan? I think the thing that makes Harrison's performances stand out is that we as the audience always believe what his character is going through. You know what I mean? Whenever Harrison acts out a role he doesn't do it in a sort of wink and smile look to the audience as he is embroiled in a gun shoot out or fight etc....it's like you really believe his character is in peril. Unlike other movie "action stars" whose characters go through fights and bullets without a scrape or any inner turmoil to their emotions....Harrison always accurately portrays the "everyman" in an extraordinary situation. You can really feel for what the character is going through. And Ford always makes it seem so effortless that many think he is not as deep an actor, when in fact he is. Hopefully, Harrison will win an Oscar someday, and be recognized for his superb acting, where he fools us all by making us think it was effortless, because he is so good at making us believe.

Watch for the key scenes that help Jack form his reasoning for returning to the CIA in order to protect his family. One such scene is after his little girl gets injured by the terrorists. Harrison's scene at the hospital is powerful as he looks at his daughter and then warns through a movement of his hand to the IRA spokesperson that he won't be dealing with their crap or propaganda. Another great scene is when one of the terrorists calls Jack Ryan at home to make light of the fact that the terrorists got to his daughter and injured her and that next the terrorists could kill them, the terrorist says. Watch as Anne Archer who plays Mrs. Ryan gives permission to her husband to go after them. She says "You get them Jack. I don't care what you have to do. Just get them". Great scene. Let me know what you think!

I'm on Cinemania tonight during the Harrison Ford thriller classic Patriot Games at 8 PM | 7C on AMC. Let me know what you think of the film and why it's a classic.