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Rating: 3.8/5
Review: "Jack Reacher movie review"

This is based on the 9th book, One Shot. Somehow it is weird seeing the 9th book being adapted as the first  movie of Jack Reacher. It is even said that there may be a movie franchise. Other than that, this movie does not really introduce the character a lot but you will have a sense of what Jack Reacher does. Tom Cruise does okay for the titular character although I don't know if he is faithful to the books. This is a decently paced thriller with a hint of action.

The story: The movie opens up with 5 random people being shot. Then someone is framed for the kills and he writes a name that confuses the police. Jack Reacher. Jack soon appears in an usual time and there you go. One thing good about this movie is the pace. It never gets boring and the pace is decent with thrills and slight twists lurching around. The mystery story could have been better. Clearly, this is classified as thriller and not action so action fans may be disappointed with the lack of action. But when the action comes, it is hard and brutal. There are 2 brutal fight scenes, a somehow disappointing car chase and a thrilling climax. Acting wise is okay. Tom Cruise is him. The rest of the cast do a decent job. Music is good and thrilling.

Overall: It is a good thriller but its payoff to the mystery is not very satisfying. The reveal is just something that makes you go "Okay, then what?". It is clear that it does not have a big budget but the contents in this will be able to satisfy general audience. It is worth to see this becoming a franchise.   

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