Very Good Action Film!

Rating: 9/10 (14 May 2014)

Jack Reacher is an modern, above-average action thriller that is really gripping and intense. Based off an enormously popular series, I feel like the film gave the series justice. It has plenty of action throughout the film, but this film sets up the action nicely with some characterization which gives us reason why we should side with Jack Reacher. Regarding the action scenes, there are some moves here that I have rarely seen in other action films so that adds some bonus points.
Christopher McQuarrie directed a film about a former army police officer named Jack Reacher who stays hidden unless he wants to be found. When one of his army fellows is convicted of random murders and calls out Reacher, Reacher realizes the guy may be innocent and now he's out to clear both of their names.
On the contrary to what people are saying, this film has a great cast. People are hating on Tom Cruise because he's a short guy, unlike the Reacher in the novels. But they both have wit and determination in common and that is the main thing. Cruise is a perfect choice for this role. Werner Herzog, known as a director of many documentaries, really does his baddie role quite well. Robert Duvall has several wonderful scenes here and he still retains his sharp wit at his older age.
Overall, Jack Reacher is a great action thriller. It may even make you think for a little bit, since this film is smart. It's one of the better action films of 2012 and not only it kicks lots of butt, but it's very suspenseful. I would welcome more of these Reacher films with open arms. I rate this film 9/10.