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Comment by Ryan Hawbecker on January 27, 2013 at 3:26pm

My Review of Jack Reacher http://www.ryanhawbecker.com/2012/12/jack-reacher-movie-review.html?spref=tw …

Comment by Julian Teamor on December 28, 2012 at 4:37pm

Tom Cruise has to be the most successful really mediocre actor in Hollywood. That being said, Jack Reacher isn’t as much of a reach as the uninspired trailer might suggest. Actually, its pretty badass for what it is, a throw-back action/thriller serving up well-crafted violence, deft performances and enough suspense despite its flaws to hold your interest throughout. Its also less cheesy and more gritty than most PG-13 Tom Cruise flicks. Based on a character created by author, Jim Grant, Cruise continues to restore his tarnished image as the title protagonist, Jack Reacher, a highly-skilled former U.S. Army Military Police Major turned drifter with a wildly respected reputation. Watching the effectively unsettling opening sequence, I couldn’t help but be reminded of the senseless mass shooting deaths inside a theater in Aurora, Colorado or even the Kensington Sniper case in D.C. The film begins by placing the audience in an unknown assassin’s POV as he lines up would-be victims in his crosshairs. Audible breathing follows while he picks off citizens going about their day seemingly at random. The scene crackles withtension and dread because its unclear at first which of the intended targets is about to meet their maker. Six shots fired. Five victims dead. Smashcut to evidence being planted, a suspect who happens to be a trained military sniper promptly apprehended and case closed, right? Wrong. The suspect makes it clear to authorities he’ll only cooperate if Reacher is called in to investigate the crime knowing he’ll go wherever the facts lead him no matter the cost. It becomes clear these two men share an interesting past together which causes Cruise to dig deeper into what looks to be a conspiracy rising.The dialogue is quick and witty thanks to, in no small part, The Usual Suspectswriter, Chris McQuarrie, who double-dips here as the director. Crisp and strategically-placed action is sprinkled in to grab the ADD crowd because there is some lengthy but necessary exposition involved which could yield some yawns. Strong performances by the supporting cast include Rosamund Pike and David Oyelowo, (who could be the next Sidney Poitier). Although, Jai Courtney is mostly wasted here as the main villain’s top henchman. There are some minor plot-holes and questions about characters’ motivations and the 3rd act suffers as a result but it shouldn’t take you out of the movie. While not an instant classic it does provide enough substance to entertain and justify the 2hr 10min running time. 

Verdict - Matinee (ADD Approved)

Comment by Balzaak on December 27, 2012 at 3:07pm

saw it over the weekend and it's fun but I don't see how people keep saying it's so great. personally I think it should be retitled "John Rambo P.I"

Comment by Mike Brown on December 25, 2012 at 4:48pm

Comment by alex on December 24, 2012 at 9:53pm

Im not going to lie the movie was good. Tom cruise can pull of a bad ass... little more action would have been better and but still enjoy it... and god dam!!! Jack reacher push that car to the limit in the car chase im suprise the car didnt say stop already!!!

Comment by Joshua Balcombe on December 24, 2012 at 9:42pm

@ Last Fanboys or people with common sense????????????

Comment by Dr. Detfink on December 24, 2012 at 9:15pm

I dunno Julian Teamor, Cruise is pretty good in Born on the 4th of July. He's got some good performances under his belt.

Comment by Last on December 24, 2012 at 8:52pm

so glad to hear how good this movie is, since all the book fanboys were saying it was gonna be terrible 

Comment by Martin F. on December 24, 2012 at 11:57am

Saw this yesterday and I agree that it is a full price movie, but the "super secret cameo" they were talking about went right over my head.  Who were they talking about?

Comment by Dylan the Villain on December 23, 2012 at 10:25am

Actually Cyrus, Bryan Singer directed "The Usual Suspects", Christopher McQuarrie only wrote the script.

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