Action movie done right. Brings back memories of old days!!

Rating: 7/10 (29 December 2012)

I did not have great expectations from the movie when I walked in to the hall. But, after watching the movie I was impressed on a lot of factors. This one is an action movie outright with murder(s) mystery thrown in. I felt the action sequences in the movie (although set-pieces here and there) were executed very well. Tom Cruise as the Military Cop 'Jack Reacher' gives a rather subdued performance that really bodes well for the character as well as the movie. Rosamund Pike as the Defence Attorney for the accused has also done well. The supporting cast of Jenkins and others give a very good support and thrust to the storyline to have it race forward.
That brings us to the Screenplay and Direction. That's both by Chris Mcquarie. I felt that the humor-laced screenplay was pretty good. As a director, Chris tries to ensure that the story moves on in a steady pace although we (as the audience) get the jigsaw puzzle figured out somewhere in the middle of the movie. Slick editing and good cinematography ensures that the audience interest lingers on.
I thoroughly enjoyed the movie given the way Cruise portrayed the character of 'Reacher'. Guess that we've more in line in terms of sequels as this happens to be a home production of Cruise.
My rating would be a 7 out of 10. Regards, Ganesh.