Jack Reacher
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Trailer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rV6Z5KUja4k
Apparently there is a big wave of hatred toward Jack Reacher in large part because they cast the wrong "guy" in the role due to hair color and body size. Well, since I've never read the book, I really don't give a sh*t how p*ssed off people are. So, I'm just reviewing the movie for what it is as well as Tom Cruise's performance in the title role. Personally, I dug the movie a lot. This movie isn't anywhere close to being bad and I just don't get the animosity for it at all. It's a solid crime thriller that has a little bit of everything. It's got a fight scene, a car chase and a gun fight. But this isn't an action film at all. This is more of a mystery in which Jack Reacher is looking to uncover a conspiracy surrounding a random shooting in which 5 people were gunned down. It's about following the leads that get him closer and closer to uncovering the truth.
I thought Cruise was good in the role and very entertaining. I liked the character and the idea of Cruise playing a badass, ex-super soldier and not one that is invincible with super strength that is impervious to pain. I enjoyed the movie enough to want to check out the books for myself. I get that people are just going to sh*t on something regardless, even if it may be justified. For me, it wasn't an issue and I can recommend this as a definite Rent. It's enjoyable and never was there any slow parts at all. I actually liked Cruise in this film more than in any of the Mission Impossible flicks. Also staring Rosamund Pike and a small cameo by Robert Duvall.
Jack Reacher DVD Screencaps
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