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Jack Reacher (2012)
Genre: Action | Crime | Thriller
Directed by: Christopher McQuarrie
Rated: US: PG-13, UK: 12A
Adapted from Lee Child's 2005 novel 'One Shot', Jack Reacher aka Tom Cruise is a homicide investigator, an ex military, and a super intelligent analyst, who is investigating a murder mystery where 5 people are randomly killed by a trained military sniper. But someone don't want him in the city, neither he wants him to investigate. How will he investigate the case when his own life is in danger?
Literally speaking, this film is watchable because of Tom Cruise who has done a good job as Jack Reacher. The story line is impressive but not well executed. That-bond-girl from 'Die Another Day' aka Rosamund Pike is fabulous. Alas! they don't even kiss (Oh! Spoiler! never mind, it was something worth to know, I so wanted them to, and she so wanted him to.. But Reacher.. how gay of him.. he can analyze every aspect.. but cannot read her mind.. weird.)
From the direction point of view, this movie lacks in many aspects. Except Cruise and Pike, none of the ensemble seemed to be serious about their character. Especially David Oyelowo and Werner Herzog. I did not like David in any scene (wrong expressions to blame). Plus action scenes are not well contained, Jack Reacher lacks in some good action, even car chase was very simplified (not-so-Tom-Cruise eh!)
Maybe Christopher McQuarries should try harder as a director. He is a good screenplay writer and no one doubts that. But Jack Reacher is not that impressive, and if it wasn't for Tom Cruise, I am pretty sure that this film would have gone way down than its position. But this film is not-so-Tom-Cruise in which any good actor would have done a good job.
Nevertheless, its a smart thriller, and if your genre is a murder mystery and your hero is Tom Cruise, you can give it a go. It has a good script and a good entertainer. So if you have nothing to do on this weekend, or any other weekend that follows, you can Rent this film, and watch it.
My Verdict: Despite of not well executed plot, Jack Reacher aka Tom Cruise, did a fine job to keep us entertained if not intrigued. Tom and Rosamund are the only fine actors in this film as other did not seemed so well contained. It is a classic thriller and differs from modern day thrillers. So if you would like to visit 80s thrilling films with modern touch this movie is for you. All in all Jack Reacher is a weekend entertainer and Rental of course.
Why See?: Good plot, well acted by Tom Cruise and Rosamund Pike.
Why Not?: Nothing impressive, other actors acting deficiency.
Rating: 6.5/10
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