Better than the reviews let on.

Rating: Null/10 (19 April 2013)

I have to laugh at the critics that tear this movie apart because of its shallow story and cheesy one-liners. Newsflash folks: the Reacher series is not War and Peace. The books are full of macho stereotypes and cheesy one-liners, and I love them because of that. They are fast paced action novels that take a day or two to read.That's it. I think the film does a wonderful job of bringing the attitude of the books to life.
Now to the subject of Tom Cruise playing the lead role. After I saw the movie, I went on to read most of the books. I do not envision the character as Cruise as I read; the physical characteristics are just too different. What Cruise did do however, was bring the humour and personality of Reacher to the screen. Love or hate Tom Cruise as a person, he's a hell of an actor.
So if you're looking for a emotionally engaging and plot driven movie, take a pass and watch Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy. However, if you're in the market for a fast paced action film ala Dirty Harry, then Jack Reacher is for you. And if you're one of the people that hate on Cruise because he's not 6'5 and 250 lbs..get a life. We're lucky they didn't cast Steve Austin or Dolph Lungdren for this kind of action role.