This
film comes from another line of books turned into movies. Much like the Tom Clancy novels and of
course that Ian Fleming creation. Jack Reacher the creation of a British author writing under
the pen name of Lee Child. It is ironic because this film is not suitable for
children.
The
book series in this case is fairly young. Jack Reacher first made his
appearance on bookshelves in of March of 1997. The book series is highly
successful at 17 books and counting and Hollywood is once again hoping to bank
in on its success. This film comes from the ninth book in the series.
It
was the correct choice to start cinematic giant. This film was tense from the
start and for perhaps the first time in any Tom Cruse film I have seen or
reviewed.
There
is good reason for that. There is nothing for his character to smile about.
Much like a certain lonely man walker who had fits of Hulk like anger back in
the 70’s this charter is a drifter. He has no job, no permanent place of
resident and comes and goes at his own disposal.
There
is sex appeal, espionage and even a little bit of humor mixed into this
screenplay. I liked the film because it centers on a brilliant, beautiful,
blonde in Pittsburg. (Hi Maria)
The
blonde in question is the District Attorney’s daughter. She is portrayed
perfectly by Rosamund Pike (Die Another
Day). Her character is a no holds barred beauty that much like the friend
she reminds me of is also sweet and has a soft heart and genuine charm about
her.
Jack
Reacher does not however; he is tough as nails and will stop at nothing
including breaking a few laws, cars, and policeman’s heads to get to the truth.
Reacher at one point enlists the help of a tired old varmint to rescue the
damsel in distress. Robert Duval portrays the above-described varmint with
wonderfully aged perfection. That role a lone may be worth the price of admission.
Grade A
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