Posted by DarkFather at gemini.55bank.com on May 23, 2002 at 23:48:56:
In Reply to: Ben Affleck as Jack Ryan? He's just a kid posted by People Love Monkeys! on May 23, 2002 at 22:32:26:
... I immediately thought Jack Ryan was younger. And while I like Harrison Ford, Alec Baldwin seemed more in line with the character's age.
I am not sure if Affleck can pull off the character. Not because of acting ability, but more the way people see him. He's not someone I think of as a hero, but maybe that will change with this role.
And NO, I am not bashing Ben. I like him well enough and even liked "Bounce".