negative reviewers reaching for something bad to say

Rating: 7/10 (10 May 2013)

Somebody mentioned how Reacher was unaffected by a baseball bat to the head. They obviously missed a couple things. One, he WAS seriously dazed, two, the doorway absorbed nearly all the blow from the bat(your 'criticism' was actually a nice little detail.
It's one of many unsubstantiated criticisms I've read.
But, it's to be expected. Any Tom Cruise flick gets it's fair share of unfair criticism.
"Jack Reacher" is an entertaining "tough guy" yarn similar to Clint Eastwood's "The Rookie". Actually a bit better.
The story is interesting enough, and the cheesy one-liners work because Cruise is in top form here.
The film doesn't overstay it's welcome, it has a clearly defined climax, and I'd pay to see the sequel on the big screen. What more can I say?
70/100
You'll like this if you liked "The Rookie/eastwood"(not quite as good), Absolute power(about equal), and Nick of Time. There are some nice moments for the gearheads, and the film is never boring.
Robert Duvall and Richard Jenkins are effective in two smaller roles, but Cruise is definitely the stand-out.
It is a bit of a throwback with the carchases and the complete void of cgi(did you smell that fresh air?).
A nice blend of action, comedy, and whodunnit.
The film isn't perfect, but it's well worth a watch, and it just cracked my top 25(#23) for 2012.