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Written December 21, 2012
Cruise Has A New Franchise

by HenryeB

I have to say that I was surprised that it is better than I thought it would be. Suspenseful, investigative with some fairly good action scenes. There was one which made me go "Hmm?" but overall this is a good film for the genre.
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Written December 27, 2012
Jack Reaching for a Plot

by Darkola

I actually waited 2 days after the movie to review it, and am glad I did as I probably would have given this a little better rating if I didnt take the time to really think about it. I did not read the books, and have noticed many say that Jack Reacher is suppose to be alot taller, well over 6 foot tall, which Tom Cruise definitaly isnt, but being I didnt read the book, and honestly not being a Tom Cruise fan, did think he did a good job playing his part, there was plenty of action throughout. The only real problem I have with this movie, and maybe if you see it you'll pay real close attention to the story, but I didnt get the "Plot" of the movie, or if I do understand the plot in what I think it was, then it seems far fetched that so many people would be killed for just that. I dont want to give the movie away, but do suggest when you learn why the shootings happened, really pay close attention the real "why", what was gained. I'd give this 2 1/2 stars because I'm still lost a bit.
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Written December 22, 2012
Jack Reacher

by fred1

An absolutely very smart film!! Tom Cruise is fantastic as always! I thought Skyfall, Breaking Dawn, and even The Hobbit were going to be the best movies of the year, not so! Jack Reacher has a great script, excellent acting, great balance of acting and action and very well thought out. I love a film where you think you know what's going on but you really don't. By far the best movie of the holiday season and a grown up only must see.
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So-so
Written December 27, 2012
I think Cruise is done being the tough guy

by theliedtkes

Let me start by saying that I am not crazy about Cruise. That being said, I went with an open mind. I mean, I enjoyed the MI movies......this movie just didn't make it past average for me. They dwelled on the character of Jack Reacher more than they did the plot. They didn't develop the story well. I know we will see more Jack Reacher movies coming out........I just won't be spending my money on them.
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So-so
Written December 26, 2012
Jack Reacher

by aclearvoice

Watch Tom Cruise fight bad guys and not really get hurt!
Watch Tom Cruise get hit in the back of the head with a lead pipe and barely bleed!
Watch Tom Cruise drive 60's muscle cars just like in some of his other movies!
Watch Tom Cruise go shirtless in his motel room with his co-star!
Watch his new blonde co-star try to act and fail!
Watch people shot with a sniper rifle simply fall "gently" to the ground!
Watch Tom come into the room at just the right time!
Watch Tom Cruise play the same character over and over!
Watch Werner Herzog be wasted in a supporting role!
Zzzzzzzz............
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Written December 23, 2012
Cuise as Reacher, not a match

by brackolli

Read the book and series and really enjoyed it. While they followed the story well, Reacher's power and strength comes from his understanding of his very large size and how to control and use it effectively. Having the shortest guy in the movie try to convince you that he is that tough by looking at him (and why need 5 guys to go after him if he is so short in stature? - not believable). Can't believe one punch from him could knock someone out in the same way as one bad guy twice his size, and have the audience believe it, insults our intelligence.
Let's not wreck the book or Jack Reacher's reputation and find a real actor that actually reflects the character. Why Childs ever allowed this change in character or role selection, if he had anything to say about it, is a mystery. There had to be a better choice of actors who would better reflect the real Jack Reacher.
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Written December 21, 2012
Cruise as Reacher

by Exprof

As Lee Child said in a recent interview, Reacher's size is a characteristic, not his character. Cruise gets at most of his character, adn Rosamund Pike does a wonderful job. The action and dialogue is a little too comic book style, but I still really enjoyed the movie, and assume the Reacher series will now have a lot fo sequels
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So-so
Written December 25, 2012
As expected but did not expect too much!

by jrobins

Was not disappointed because I knew nothing about the character from the books and therefore had no preconceived notions on its staying true to the book. However, it was very entertaining and Cruise is always enjoyable. good plot twists and action. Not a 'must see" but if you want an entertaining distraction this could be it.
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Written December 23, 2012
Jack Reacher

by helixthekat

Critics are retards! They didn't like it because the movie moves a half-step faster than you can figure it out. LOTS OF FUN! And it's very lame to say that it's a cross between the Bourne movies (of which the last one was stupid and forgettable) and the James Bond movie (of which Skyfall stands alone as work of art and a dark, emotional movie ).

So yeah, go, and spend a little money to see at a good theater with a GOOD sound system.
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Written December 22, 2012
This isa Great Movie with a Story line that seemed TRUE.

by LetsGo2TheMoviesNow

Great Story Line! The CASTING WAS PERFECT! I Love this movie! Tom always gives PERFECT performances in his military/ex military roles!!! I lovem seeing your "daddy eyes" when talking to "Sandy"!!. All Actors in this Movie played their roles perfectly!!!!
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Written January 2, 2013
Entertaining

by YAtitle

The timing of the release of this movie due to current events hurts it's appeal. The opening was uncomfortable because of this, but the acting and plot quickly got me past this. I found myself involved and entertained. Action, mystery and humor.........no deep message. Just an entertaining release from the daily worries.
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Written December 25, 2012
Decent Action Flick

by MedRed

The first 45 minutes of Jack Reacher are really awkward. There's a healthy helping of bad cheese and leaps of faith to put together plot devices. Later, the movie switches from mostly dimwitted and corny to very clever.

The action is great and the violence squeezes every inch of its PG-13 rating.

Jack Reacher is playful all along. I was impressed by the one liners and wit of the namesake character. The majority of his quips are fresh and don't come off as cliche´. Tom Cruise then nails the delivery.

The score is out of place in this movie. The movie is playful, yet the score is very serious. The score seems in direct contrast to the movie in a way that comes off as comical.

Jack Reacher is equal parts fun/smart and predictable/cheesy. It's a good watch that I'd give a B-. I don't know if there was enough there to get me to read the books though.

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So-so
Written December 24, 2012
Writing & dialogue was a little old-fashioned & corny - MILD SPOILERS

by HorsmanSnowden14

It seemed as though the movie was written for the immature. An audience that had a romantic sense of the hero as this rough, tough guy that likes women, but sees them as weaklings to be protected. The hand-to-hand fight scene near the end was completely silly & unnecessary. Why did they make the effort to establish Reacher's credibility as a top quality sniper if is was not going to be relevant later? Having said that, I admit that the movie was well made & well acted. I just wish that Tom Cruise was not such a nut-job Scientologist, since I like his movies, but I am conflicted when supporting the CofS in any way (like paying to see a Tom Cruise movie).
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Written December 23, 2012
My favorite kind of movie

by Wiil0276

Smart artists at work on this film. From the first frame until the last it was enjoyable to me. One of my favorite movies is Bullitt with Steve Mcqueen. Now I have two favorite films. Go.
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Oh No!
Written December 27, 2012
Great books, Lousy movie

by Dogsrock

OK, the biggest problem I have with this movie: Tom "too short" Cruse. If you have read any of the Reacher books, which are awesome, you know the character is tall, blonde, and built. He's an ex-army cop. Tom Cruse, by contrast, is short, wimpy, and gay-ish. Whoever cast this movie failed miserably. A no-name actor would have been a far better choice for the intro to a series. I can't fathom why they would have cast him in this role, unless he bought the rights to the film, and had himself cast in it.

Bottom line, the rest of the movie doesn't matter, it just doesn't fly with Tom Cruse as the lead.
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