90 The New Republic | Stanley Kauffmann The result, except for the stock action climax, is sharp, fast, bitter. [19 September 1994, p. 38] Read full review
90 The New Yorker | The filmmakers haven't simply tamed the rogue elephant of Clancy's narrative; they've turned it into something that moves as gracefully and as powerfully as a gazelle. Read full review
80 The New York Times | Elvis Mitchell Another fast, gripping spy story with some good tricks up its sleeve. Read full review
78 Austin Chronicle | There is enough intrigue to keep it interesting, and if it ever feels too slow, try counting the number of people who get betrayed. Read full review