This is indeed a thriller. The plot twists alone will make your head spin. If this is the life that CIA agents live, it is amazing that they have any agents. This makes James Bond look like kid stuff. While there is some violence and intense scenes, they are not graphic. A good job is done with the editing. There is no love scene shown and you certainly don’t miss it. I really liked this thriller. I have always like Al Pacino and I was not disappointed in his role in The Recruit. I am rapidly becoming a fan of Colin Farell too. If you like suspense and thrills then you will really like this edited version of The Recruit.