Jack Reacher

2012

Jack Reacher

Critics Consensus

Jack Reacher is an above-average crime thriller with a smoothly charismatic performance from Tom Cruise.

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Six shots. Five dead. One heartland city thrown into a state of terror. But within hours the cops have it solved: a slam-dunk case. Except for one thing. The accused man says: You got the wrong guy. Then he says: Get Reacher for me. And sure enough, ex-military investigator Jack Reacher is coming. He knows this shooter-a trained military sniper who never should have missed a shot. Reacher is certain something is not right-and soon the slam-dunk case explodes. Now Reacher is teamed with a beautiful young defense lawyer, moving closer to the unseen enemy who is pulling the strings. Reacher knows that no two opponents are created equal. This one has come to the heartland from his own kind of hell. And Reacher knows that the only way to take him down is to match his ruthlessness and cunning-and then beat him shot for shot. -- (C) Official Site

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Cast

Tom Cruise
as Jack Reacher
Rosamund Pike
as Helen
Richard Jenkins
as Rodin
David Oyelowo
as Emerson
Werner Herzog
as The Zec
Jai Courtney
as Charlie
Scott Martin
as Wesley
Vladimir Sizov
as Vlad
Joseph Sikora
as Barr
Michael Raymond-James
as Linsky
Alexia Fast
as Sandy
Josh Helman
as Jeb
Robert Duvall
as Cash
James Martin Kelly
as Rob Farrior
Dylan Kussman
as Gary
Denver Milord
as Punk
Susan Angelo
as Online Archer
Julia Yorks
as Chrissie Farrior
Nicole Forester
as Nancy Holt
Delilah Picart
as Rita Coronado
Joe Coyle
as Darren Sawyer
Alicia Murton
as Mrs. Saywer
Peter Gannon
as Mr. Archer
David Whalen
as Mr. Holt
Tristan Elma
as Marcos Coronado
Sophie Guest
as Little Girl
Michael Minor
as Eyewitness
CJ Ramirez
as Secretary
Teri Clark Linden
as Night Manager
Jarid Faubel
as Man on Bus
Sara Lindsey
as Woman on Bus
Jace Jeanes
as Zec's Thug
Andrei Runtso
as Zec's Thug
Efka Kvaraciejus
as Zec's Thug
Lee Child
as Desk Sergeant
Tommy Lafitte
as Man With Ballcap
Kristen Dalton
as Mindy
Jordon Trovillion
as Goodwill Cashier
Annie Kitral
as Pawn Shop Cashier
Lissy Gulick
as Diner Waitress
Catherine Albers
as Jeb's Mom
Larissa S. Emanuele
as Sports Bar Waitress
Jason McCune
as Construction Foreman
Shane Callahan
as SWAT Guy
Joshua Elijah Reese
as SWAT Guy
Nathan Hollabaugh
as Cop
Christopher Stadulis
as Cop
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Audience Reviews for Jack Reacher

  • Jul 08, 2016
    Tom Cruise may very well be the one man left in Hollywood who commands the top spot in the box office opening weekend. Unfortunately, Jack Reacher didn't reach that feat, nor did it probably deserve to. But it's far from a weak spot in Cruise' long history of brilliant action fun. Jack Reacher stars several Oscar caliber actors including Cruise, Rosamund Pike, Richard Jenkins, David Oyelowo, Robert Duvall, and Werner Herzog. All of which provide fine performances. But if we are being honest, Cruise is having by far the most fun here. Reacher is a slightly more brutal and definitely cockier version of his now classic, Ethan Hunt character from M:I. Now over 50-years old, I'm glad he still loves delivering those cheesy punch lines as much as he is doing insane stunts. The film itself definitely takes itself a little bit more serious, however, which is where it runs into a few problems. Although I think Christopher McQuarrie's directorial effort for M:I 5 was impeccable, he has trouble balancing the tone and pace of this particular film. At times, it claims itself to be a serious and even tragic espionage thriller. But the final 30 minutes completely forget about the grounded tone and let Cruise loose on one of his bone-crushing Mission Impossible action sprees. I just would have liked a bit more of a happy medium between the two. With that said, the brilliance of the film lies within all of its espionage and mysterious elements. Way before Cruise throws a single punch or shoots any bullets, I was sucked into the mystery the opening presents. The opening segment, along with two other extended sequences, are impressively done with absolutely no dialogue, yet you understand exactly what's going on. McQuarrie's directing talent really shines there. Much of the rest of the film's fun comes from some expectedly great supporting performances from Duvall and Herzog. Both have minimal screen time but they nonetheless steal every scene they are in. There's without question fun to be had with their roles and the film itself, but I can't help but think some more time in the writer's room could have helped polish the film a little. There weren't any particular moments in the film I disliked, but the cohesiveness just wasn't present. +Cruise at his best +Fun supporting performances +Eerie tone in the first half -Too action heavy towards the end -Tonal issues 7.6/10
    Thomas D Super Reviewer
  • Aug 15, 2015
    The new Three Stooges reboot has more sniper rifles than I remember the original series having.
    Gimly M Super Reviewer
  • Nov 29, 2014
    It features a handfull of slick action scenes and an initially engaging plot, but Jack Reacher is ultimately little more than a disposable Cruise-headed thriller that's outclassed by many of its genre brethren.
    Isaac H Super Reviewer
  • May 13, 2014
    Cruise doing his usual role of bad-ass. Enjoyable.
    Wildaly M Super Reviewer
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