Jack Reacher
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.
What critics thought
DivisiveJack Reacher lands as a competently made, watchable thriller that split critics almost entirely on one question: whether Tom Cruise belongs in the role. Fans of Cruise found him commanding and cold-eyed; detractors argued the character demands a physical brutishness that Cruise's natural charisma actively works against. Even many negative reviews conceded the film is entertaining enough to sit through, which may be the most honest summary of where it lands.
“This is Cruise's show. And he nails it. The patented smile is gone, replaced by a glower that makes Jack Reacher a dark and dazzling ride into a new kind of hell.”
Peter Travers·Rolling Stone
“Reacher is a brawny action figure whose exploits would have been a good fit for the likes of Arnold Schwarzenegger or Sylvester Stallone back in the day, but feel less fun when delegated to a leading man like Tom Cruise. The star is too charismatic to play someone so cold-blooded, and his fans likely won't appreciate the stretch.”
Peter Debruge·Variety
Genres
Action, Thriller
Cast & Crew
Christopher McQuarrieDirector
Tom CruiseJack Reacher
Rosamund PikeHelen Rodin
Richard JenkinsD.A. Alex Rodin
David OyelowoDet. Emerson
Werner HerzogZec Chelovek
Jai CourtneyCharlie
Robert DuvallMartin Cash
Vladimir SizovVlad
Joseph SikoraJames Barr
Nicole ForesterNancy Holt
Michael Raymond-JamesLinsky
Alexia FastSandy
Lee ChildWriter
Caleb DeschanelCinematographyJack Reacher
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.
What critics thought
DivisiveJack Reacher lands as a competently made, watchable thriller that split critics almost entirely on one question: whether Tom Cruise belongs in the role. Fans of Cruise found him commanding and cold-eyed; detractors argued the character demands a physical brutishness that Cruise's natural charisma actively works against. Even many negative reviews conceded the film is entertaining enough to sit through, which may be the most honest summary of where it lands.
“This is Cruise's show. And he nails it. The patented smile is gone, replaced by a glower that makes Jack Reacher a dark and dazzling ride into a new kind of hell.”
Peter Travers·Rolling Stone
“Reacher is a brawny action figure whose exploits would have been a good fit for the likes of Arnold Schwarzenegger or Sylvester Stallone back in the day, but feel less fun when delegated to a leading man like Tom Cruise. The star is too charismatic to play someone so cold-blooded, and his fans likely won't appreciate the stretch.”
Peter Debruge·Variety
Genres
Action, Thriller
Cast & Crew
Christopher McQuarrieDirectorTom CruiseJack ReacherRosamund PikeHelen RodinRichard JenkinsD.A. Alex RodinDavid OyelowoDet. EmersonWerner HerzogZec ChelovekJai CourtneyCharlieRobert DuvallMartin CashVladimir SizovVladJoseph SikoraJames BarrNicole ForesterNancy HoltMichael Raymond-JamesLinskyAlexia FastSandyLee ChildWriterCaleb DeschanelCinematography