This is based off of Vince Flynn's book series, and I think the idea is to start the character from the start with a young actor, so they can put out sequels every couple of years if it does well. I'm pleased to see Dylan O'Brian get a major role like this, even though it's not a movie that I'd otherwise be interested in watching in theaters. I'm very picky about action movies not being completely stupid. Hopefully this one goes beyond the "lead character's reason to exist is to kill the bad guys who killed their loved one(s)" trope.
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