Review of Jack Reacher: Never Go Back (2016) by Slumberjak — 25 Jan 2017
A perfectly watchable action film, and while not exactly memorable, still one you likely won't complain about afterwards. Cruise holds up as the unbeatable but far from invincible Reacher, and Cobie Smulders as well as Danika Yarosh both play nicely against him in their differing roles.
It lacks the intrigue of the first film(and the novels), and there are a few dubious jumps of logic, as well as dialog left unexplored, but the plot is easily followed and enjoyed. The biggest failing is a hold over from the first film, where the big baddie is nearly useless and the true adversary is some lacky that is built up to be Reacher's equal.
In the end, the conflict wraps up like a less interesting Bourne film rather than the climactic face off you're hoping for. All in all though, worth watching if you are feeling an action film and have seen the first Jack Reacher film, but otherwise, go for the first one.
This review of Jack Reacher: Never Go Back (2016) was written by Slumberjak on 25 Jan 2017.
Jack Reacher: Never Go Back has generally received mixed reviews.
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