Search - Jack Reacher (Two-Disc Blu-ray/DVD Combo +Digital Copy +UltraViolet) on Blu-ray

Kerry H. (haasker) from OREGON CITY, OR
Reviewed on 6/20/2015...

Having read all the Reacher books, and anxiously looking forward to the next installment, I was shocked and started laughing when I heard Tom Cruise was going to play Jack Reacher. Yeah, right. So when the movie came out, I thought I'd tune in for some good old fashioned guffaws watching Tom attempting to play a guy 6'2' with huge hands and an imposing glare that makes people cross the sidewalk to avoid. Well, I was pleasantly surprised. The movie, based on the absolutely wonderful book "One Shot", followed the book closely, with good cast selection. I even enjoyed Tom's portrayal of Jack. All in all, a well made, very enjoyable movie. The reason Tom made it work is he did not attempt to be the Jack Reacher of the novel, physically. He turned the Reacher character into his own. I'm thinking Tom could be the Reacher franchise character. I was impressed, he made it work. I also loved Duvalls' portrayal of Cash; spot on. I've watched it three times now, and will most likely watch it again. If you love the Reacher books, and have avoided this movie because of Tom, then don't, dive in the deep end, you'll enjoy it. If you don't know who the character is already, then watch it anyway, it's a good Tom Cruise movie (better than any of the mindless MI movies).

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Steve A. from TAVARES, FL
Reviewed on 1/2/2014...

OK, but not what I expect out of Tom.

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Sharon F. (Shar) from AVON PARK, FL
Reviewed on 1/2/2014...

Wow...great movie! Of course we all know how it would end, but still kept the action moving all along. Great special effects that made everything look real. Would definitely recommend.

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