I am a Hollywood cynic of the first order. If Hollywood fell into the Pacific tomorrow I would hoist a cheer. However, having read every Reacher novel to date, I was amazed by this movie. It was obvious Tommy has read probably all the novels. You may not agree with his interpretations but the production and stunt work was simply stupendous. It’s my humble opinion that Tom worked his ass off to stay true to the spirit of Jack Reacher. He gave it everything he had. He drove that Chevelle SS for all it was worth. (Tom did the stunt driving as if you couldn’t tell.)
The sound work of that big block was magnificent I felt that big block thunder like no movie ever before. The scene in the back room of the auto parts store was so small and intimate. It’s so refreshing to see a film not over produced. It was what it was and I feel it may be a breakthrough movie in the same spirit of the original Die Hard.
just my 2 cents. Can’t wait for the Blue Ray so I can crank it up whenever the mood strikes me.
Good review, IJAO.
Not familiar with the Reacher novels, and not on the anti-Tom Cruise bandwagon. ((Hollyweird is aptly named and I couldn’t care less.)
Great movie without the superfluous special effects.
10 times better movie than the current Bond flick.
Thanks for your ‘review’. Have read all the Reacher novels and when they chose Cruise....well, I couldn’t believe it. Will see the movie as you make it sound pretty good!
Cheers!