Andre Gonzales
Good movie. Just like a normal type of Tom Cruise movie. Where he kicks lots of butte. In this one he's like a ghost. Trying to be like the bourne identity. Still a decent movie though.
Jack Reacher
2012Movie130 minEnglish
One morning in an ordinary town, five people are shot dead in a seemingly random attack. All evidence points to a single suspect: an ex-military sniper who is quickly brought into custody. The interrogation yields one written note: 'Get Jack Reacher!'. Reacher, an enigmatic ex-Army investigator, believes the authorities have the right man but agrees to help the sniper's defense attorney. However, the more Reacher delves into the case, the less clear-cut it appears. So begins an extraordinary chase for the truth, pitting Jack Reacher against an unexpected enemy, with a skill for violence and a secret to keep.
Insights
IMDb7.0/10
Rotten Tomatoes61%
Metacritic55/100
Google Users72%
Director: Christopher McQuarrie•Genres: Action, Thriller, Crime
Plot Summary
A mysterious gunman is captured after a sniper kills five people, but he claims he didn't do it and that someone else is responsible. He calls on Jack Reacher, a former military investigator, to look into the case. Reacher, a drifter who operates outside the law, begins to uncover a conspiracy that goes deeper than anyone imagined.
Critical Reception
Jack Reacher was met with generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its grounded action, Tom Cruise's performance, and Christopher McQuarrie's direction. Audiences also responded well, appreciating its suspenseful plot and traditional thriller elements.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its intelligent plotting and taut action sequences.
- Tom Cruise's stoic performance was seen as a good fit for the character.
- Some critics found the film to be a bit by-the-numbers for the genre.
Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's suspenseful narrative and the solid action provided by Tom Cruise. Some viewers noted that while enjoyable, it followed a familiar thriller formula.
Fun Fact
Author Lee Child, who wrote the Jack Reacher novels, has a small cameo in the film as a bus driver. He also helped Tom Cruise prepare for the role by providing insight into Reacher's mindset and methods.
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CinemaSerf
So five, ostensibly unconnected, people are picked off walking along the street by a sniper. Surprisingly, the police manage to apprehend the culprit pretty quickly but are bemused when he asks them to summon "Jack Reacher" (Tom Cruise) who...
John Chard
You think I'm a hero? I am not a hero. And if you're smart, that scares you. Because I have nothing to lose.
It got off on the wrong foot, fans of the Lee Child novels were up in arms about the casting of Tom Cruise in the title role. He...
Kenneth Axel Car...
A man shoots six people in a park, seemingly at random. The evidence is obvious and the police catch him short after. When asked about the murders, all he says (or rather writes) is "Get Jack Reacher". They do, and while Jack thinks he is o...