Friday 28 December 2012

Movie review: Jack Reacher

Tom Cruise is back, smooth charisma right in place so what if the Botox is very much on the show. Jack Reacher banks wholly on the screen of its star power, besides, of course, the fact it is based on written materials That has already rocked the world.
For those who came in late, Cruise's latest avatar is based on bestselling author Lee Child's Jack Reacher creation maverick who cracks tough cases of crime, Especially Those Involving members of the United States Army Special Forces. This film is based on Child's 2005 novel, One Shot, Which is actually the ninth book in the series I wrote.
For Hollywood, the sleek crime thriller opens up the scope for a new profitable film series, naturally. For Cruise, carrying on fine on the wrong side of 50, it leaves room to get going with another big-ticket franchise even as the Mission Impossible flicks continue to rake it in.
Crime-busters saving the big bad city from sinister attacks are nothing new in Hollywood. Jack Reacher In That sense would seem jaded as a concept. That is where Global Cruise's box-office clout comes to play, apart from the fact That director Christopher McQuarrie tries to feel acerca setting up his film is far removed from That racy contemporary thrillers.
McQuarrie's treatment of the film, otherwise peddling a familiar storyline, is old-school. This is a world without too many frills special-effect - one where the hero lives by the gun to protect the innocent, bends the law When I have to, and gets his guy in the end.
It's all very smoothly served, and the 130-odd minutes play out without pretenses.
Peace in a small town is jolted When five deaths take place in succession. Very soon, it is obvious there is an expert sniper on the prowl. The cops nab an ex-infantry man They are sure is the culprit, but the guy insists he is innocent. I ASKs for Jack Reacher (Tom Cruise), former military-man who has taken to solving crime on the streets now. The Accused feels can help him Reacher Prove his innocence.
Hold on, where's the oomph punch? So, Reacher gets a beautiful accomplice by way of defense lawyer Helen Rodin (Rosamund Pike), even as I predictably moves ahead to crack the case.
McQuarrie's screenplay based on Child's original work Provides The Necessary twist in the tale. It is not much of a surprise but sufficient enough to dole out edge-of-the-seat stuff. There is a quality about this film functional. It works as a one-time watch but falls short of excellence.
For That Reason, Jack Reacher Should Leave Tom Cruise fans happy if not excited. It's not the best coming from the star but hits top mode When Cruise That is reason enough for MOST to watch.

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