Review of Jack Reacher (2012) by James M — 08 Sep 2013

Surprisingly better than expected, although I must admit it did seem like a Tom Cruise ego trip. I've not read the novel this was based on, but Cruise seemed miscast, his character was simply too likeable for someone who I feel was meant to be morally dubious, nevertheless, this was a decent action-thriller.

The first three-quarters of the movie surrounds a man framed for the homicide of 5 strangers, asking for Jack Reacher personally before being beaten by other prison inmates into a coma.

Jack Reacher, an army detective, then teams up with the framed man's attorney as they chase the real culprits.

The final quarter goes straight into your typical action movie, which was a slight shame because it had all been quite intelligent up to that point. Still, the action was enough to maintain tension and was well directed and choreographed.

I expected little from this movie but was entertained throughout, striking some similarities with the first (and best) season of the TV show Prison Break.