Written by James M. Tate / 1/01/2013 / 2 Comments / 2012 , action , alexia fast , richard jenkins , robert duvall , rosamund pike , thriller , tom cruise
TOM CRUISE AS JACK REACHER
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year: 2012 cast: Tom Cruise, Rosamund Pike, Robert Duvall rating: ***1/2 |
As things are figured out in a page-turning fashion, the action scenes keep the film’s steady pace. From Jack fighting a group of hopped-up roughnecks outside a bar to several high-octane car chases, there’s enough here to keep even the most impatient action fan’s interest. You won’t have guess much since Jack’s constantly sharing his theories with Helen. Their chemistry is fitfully heated, and despite the fact both are too attractive for their occupations, they make a worthy team-up: an obvious attraction kept in check from the ominous situation at hand. So not to spoil the constantly evolving plotline, not much else should be mentioned except that the initial sniper attack becomes more and more clear. Other antagonists include a one-eyed Russian ex-Siberian prisoner who’s mere presence brings the movie to a corny level.
Despite some of the more outlandish elements, it's the combination of gathering clues and escaping death that keeps Reacher busy, providing Cruise the kind of physically challenging role he’s relished for thirty years. And on the peripheral, the mystery of identifying a possible double-agent makes up for the pulpy stuff: which is still, thanks to Tom Cruise and his penchant for human superhero types, very entertaining. While the climax shootout/showdown is filmed with the same meticulous precision that remains constant throughout this cerebral thriller with a character worth rooting for: trained to take on problems as they’re thrown at him. And other cast members include veteran icon Robert Duvall as a gun store owner helping Jack in the 11th hour; David Oyelowo as a shadowy cop; Richard Jenkins as Helen's D.A. father; Jai Courtney as an icy assassin; and Alexia Fast (pictured above) as Sandy, a gorgeous young pawn caught in-between.
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2012,
action,
alexia fast,
richard jenkins,
robert duvall,
rosamund pike,
thriller,
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Great review. I'm surprised I haven't seen this yet. Tomorrow I hope to rectify that situation. Keep up the great reviews.
ReplyDeleteWell it took me 1 year and 6 days to finally get around to watching it. I just finished now, hahaha. Seriously though, just like Schwarzenegger's THE LAST STAND, I was surprised how much I really liked this movie. Not as surprised as I was with THE LAST STAND, but still surprised enough. I really shouldn't be any more. Tom Cruise over the last few years has really seemed to find a peace with embracing what he does well: Each new Cruse actioner whether it be straight action or science fiction you know what you are going to get but still its entertaining and I continue to look forward to his next movie. So few actors or directors I can say that about these days.
ReplyDeleteI re-read your review for the first time in a year. Another fine review! Keep it up!