Jack Reacher 1 Movie That Delivers

To me that means its a solid movie that delivers at the high end of its genre.

JACK REACHER isnt trying to be anything revolutionary, its more the kind of action thriller audiences havent seen for a while.

Writerdirector Christopher McQuarrie takes his inspiration from action movies of the late 60searly 70s like DIRTY HARRY (which has been name checked in a couple reviews already), BULLITT (for the car chase); and maybe another Don Siegel movie, CHARLEY VARRICK.

The excitement here doesnt come from over the top stunts or huge explosions.

Like the action movies just referenced, you thrill to watching a strongly defined protagonist outsmart, outfight and outmaneuver the bad guys.

Which brings me to the character of Jack Reacher and the casting of Tom Cruise.

In the series of novels by Lee Child this movie is based on, Jack Reacher is an ex-MP detective.

After a lifetime spent on military bases overseas, he lives as a drifter in the United States who adheres to a life of zero commitments: No house, no job, no car, no possessions, no family.

What makes Reacher such a great character in Childs books though has far less to do with his exterior than it does with his intellect.

If youve read the series as I have, its a little strange at first.

As the film played out however, I got more relaxed and more into it.

This was definitely a movie about Lee Childs hero Jack Reacher, physical differences be damned.

Would I have preferred an unknown actor closer to Childs description to play Reacher on screen Yes, of course.

But I could say that about virtually any character, and often do.

Because his casting sort of guarantees a certain amount of box office, it means the filmmakers can take more chances.

Like crafting an action movie thats longer on character and occasional brutal violence and short on mindless action and impossible nonsense.

I felt it captured what I love about Lee Childs thrillers and Jack Reacher in particular.

Id definitely recommend it, and Im going to see it in the theater again.

Originally titled One Shot, based on Lee Childs novel of the same name.

Want to know what hes wondering Whether youre gonna walk like a man or cry like a pussy on your way to the death.

It is shown to have the sun behind it (west) in both the original shooting and the hypothetical discussions.

This would mean its evening (sun is low in the sky, during summertime) - not the morning, as indicated by the shooters watch and the victims stories.

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