
Jack Reacher
2012, Mystery and thriller/Action, 2h 10m
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Jack Reacher is an above-average crime thriller with a smoothly charismatic performance from Tom Cruise. Read critic reviews
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Jack Reacher
Helen Rodin
Cash
D.A. Rodin
The Zec
Detective Emerson
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Critic Reviews for Jack Reacher
All Critics (182) | Top Critics (56) | Fresh (116) | Rotten (66)
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There is a dogged leanness to Reacher's pursuit that lifts his adventures from the generic rut ...
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Ultimately, the film rises and falls on Cruise's aggressively magnetic performance.
January 4, 2013 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review… -
If Cruise's fantasy superhero garners as many staunch fans ... we may be witnessing the birth of a new franchise.
January 2, 2013 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review… -
Jack Reacher tips constantly into self-parody and doesn't know how to signal it, like someone trying to wink at you without the benefit of eyelids.
December 31, 2012 | Rating: 1/5 | Full Review… -
It's high-gloss tripe with noir pretensions.
December 27, 2012 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review… -
There's no room for Reacher in modern cinema's action crowd.
December 26, 2012 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for Jack Reacher
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Jul 08, 2016Tom 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 7.6/10Thomas D Super Reviewer
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Aug 15, 2015The new Three Stooges reboot has more sniper rifles than I remember the original series having.Gimly M Super Reviewer
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Nov 29, 2014It 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
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May 13, 2014Cruise doing his usual role of bad-ass. Enjoyable.Wildaly M Super Reviewer
Jack Reacher Quotes
Jack Reacher: | Take the girl. (Hangs up phone) |
Jack Reacher: | Take the girl. |
Jack Reacher: | Pay your cheque first. |
Jeb: | I'll pay later. |
Jack Reacher: | You won't be able to. |
Jeb: | You think? |
Jack Reacher: | All the time. You should try it. |
Jack Reacher: | Yout think I'm a hero? I am not a hero. I'm a drifter with nothing to lose. |
Emerson: | Awkward meeting you. |
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