this movie be over shadow by the jackal ( bruce willis and richard gere ) which be release the same year . have see both film and i can honestly say this be the superior film . grant and the production value of the jackal be very good and it probably have a substantially big budget . however and the assignment be well write and have a fascinating story . aiden quinn be flawless in dual role . aiden quinn and director christian duguay do a great job of establish a deep and multi layer relationship between the title character and his family . i particularly like the end . i be remind of the jack ryan character in the tom clancy movie . both be naval officer throw into unbelievably dangerous role a they covertly work on behalf of national security . and yet and both harrison ford and aidan quinn reveal their respective character a hero who manage to be both virile and gentle . they have a genuine tenderness and vulnerability in their relationship with their family . what i do not understand be how the opinion of all who have post on this movie ( myself include ) can be so much more positive than the luke warm reception the film have receive . this be a movie that have enough complexity and subtlety that it remain compelling after multiple viewing . if you be a fan of espionage genre film and i recommend the assignment enthusiastically .