Jack Reacher

elwaylite · 12-26-2012, 12:09 PM

I can't wait for this one to hit blu.

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97XBAM · 12-26-2012, 02:51 PM

Saw it at a morning matinee for 6 bucks and I give it a C for being fairly entertaining despite Cruise's obvious physical shortcomings trying to play an imposing 6'5" 250 pound man . Having read about a half dozen Reacher books I always saw this done as an R rated cable series anyway , since it takes awhile to understand what Reacher is all about , along with a better cast actor . Don't see any sequels without a reboot/recast unless it does well overseas . The Oblivion trailer looked very promising though .

jkkyler · 12-26-2012, 07:22 PM

Lee Childs "Jack Reacher" series are some of my favorite books and when the film was announced I had high hopes then the announcement Tom Cruise was playing JR and my heart fell. I don't particularly dislike Tom although my wife can't stand him since shortly after Interview with a Vampire. Part of Jack Reachers 'effect' is the fact that he is 6'5" around 240-250 and a silent but physically imposing type. 97xbam is rite too in that it takes a while and a lot of internal dialog and exposition to get to know Jack Reacher which just won't translate well in 110 min or so.

elwaylite · 12-26-2012, 07:55 PM

My dad has read the books and is pissed, I have not so its not an issue for me. The problem I tried to get him to realize there arent many guys that big that could carry the role in a major picture. Chris Hemsworth is close, but he's too young. Cruise is too short, but he's already proven he can bulk up a bit and kick ass.

Maybe an HBO type series with a unknown lead cast would have been better.

elwaylite · 12-26-2012, 08:08 PM

Ray Stevenson maybe, he is 6'4"

jkkyler · 12-26-2012, 08:22 PM

I recognize the fact that physically it is hard to find a match but Tom Cruise style is soooo different than Reacher - Reacher is a silent, grim, dour type and an ex-MP. If you weren't going to get the size right somebody like Liam Neeson would have been a much better fit - JR in my mind would be similar to the lead character from Taken.
For those of you who have never Read a Jack Reacher Book I highly recommend "Die Trying" - one of my favorites and an earlier Reacher novel. Hell even the dude who plays dexter would have been a better choice. I will see it when it comes out on disc and probably will enjoy it but I am pretty sure it won't be Jack Reacher to me.

Normster · 01-05-2013, 08:10 PM

Suppose a close match to 6'4" 240lbs would be a Dwayne Johnson size fellow? Like... Dwayne Johnson? lol

97XBAM · 01-29-2013, 07:43 AM

The Rock doesn't fit the physical description of blue eyed sandy haired Jack Reacher with a natural physique (not a pumped up body builder) any more than Cruise does - albeit in a different way . From Wikipedia;

Physical appearance

Reacher is 6' 5" tall (1.96 m) with a 50-inch chest, and weighing between 210 and 250 pounds (100–115 kg). He has ice-blue eyes and dirty blond hair. He has very little body fat, and his muscular physique is completely natural (he reveals in Persuader, he has never been an exercise enthusiast). He is exceptionally strong, has a high stamina, but is not a good runner.

DoctorCAD · 01-29-2013, 08:09 AM

Dolf Lundgren would work, 15 years ago. I can't even think of an actor today that would match the books descriptions of Reacher.

12-26-2012, 07:22 PM	#3
jkkyler I bleed for HD Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 7,644	Lee Childs "Jack Reacher" series are some of my favorite books and when the film was announced I had high hopes then the announcement Tom Cruise was playing JR and my heart fell. I don't particularly dislike Tom although my wife can't stand him since shortly after Interview with a Vampire. Part of Jack Reachers 'effect' is the fact that he is 6'5" around 240-250 and a silent but physically imposing type. 97xbam is rite too in that it takes a while and a lot of internal dialog and exposition to get to know Jack Reacher which just won't translate well in 110 min or so. __________________ HT- Panasonic TH-50PZ800U 1080p plasma, Panasonic PT-AX200u LCD projector, Elite Vmax Electric 100' screen, Onkyo TX-NR905 AVR, Paradigm Titan Monitor v5 fronts, Paradigm CC-190 v6 center, Paradigm Atom Monitors v5 surrounds(x4), HSU research VTF-2 sub, xbox360+hd-dvd player ,Sony BDP-S550 blu-ray, Dtv H21 HD-DVR Bedroom: Insignia NS-lcd26, Samsung BDP-1400 blu-ray Den - Vizio 20" 1080p LCD + Samsung BD-p1600 Don't believe everything you read on the internet - Albert Einstein Last edited by jkkyler; 01-07-2013 at 02:14 PM.*

12-26-2012, 07:55 PM	#4
elwaylite You know who you are... Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Lower Alabama Posts: 1,260	My dad has read the books and is pissed, I have not so its not an issue for me. The problem I tried to get him to realize there arent many guys that big that could carry the role in a major picture. Chris Hemsworth is close, but he's too young. Cruise is too short, but he's already proven he can bulk up a bit and kick ass. Maybe an HBO type series with a unknown lead cast would have been better. __________________ Video: TC-P65GT30 / BDP-103 Audio: TX-NR809 / RF-82 II (2) / RC-62 II / VTF-15H HDTV: Dish / Hopper & Joey

12-26-2012, 08:08 PM	#5
elwaylite You know who you are... Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Lower Alabama Posts: 1,260	Ray Stevenson maybe, he is 6'4" __________________ Video: TC-P65GT30 / BDP-103 Audio: TX-NR809 / RF-82 II (2) / RC-62 II / VTF-15H HDTV: Dish / Hopper & Joey

12-26-2012, 08:22 PM	#6
jkkyler I bleed for HD Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 7,644	I recognize the fact that physically it is hard to find a match but Tom Cruise style is soooo different than Reacher - Reacher is a silent, grim, dour type and an ex-MP. If you weren't going to get the size right somebody like Liam Neeson would have been a much better fit - JR in my mind would be similar to the lead character from Taken. For those of you who have never Read a Jack Reacher Book I highly recommend "Die Trying" - one of my favorites and an earlier Reacher novel. Hell even the dude who plays dexter would have been a better choice. I will see it when it comes out on disc and probably will enjoy it but I am pretty sure it won't be Jack Reacher to me. __________________ HT- Panasonic TH-50PZ800U 1080p plasma, Panasonic PT-AX200u LCD projector, Elite Vmax Electric 100' screen, Onkyo TX-NR905 AVR, Paradigm Titan Monitor v5 fronts, Paradigm CC-190 v6 center, Paradigm Atom Monitors v5 surrounds(x4), HSU research VTF-2 sub, xbox360+hd-dvd player ,Sony BDP-S550 blu-ray, Dtv H21 HD-DVR Bedroom: Insignia NS-lcd26, Samsung BDP-1400 blu-ray Den - Vizio 20" 1080p LCD + Samsung BD-p1600 Don't believe everything you read on the internet - Albert Einstein Last edited by jkkyler; 01-07-2013 at 02:14 PM.*

01-05-2013, 08:10 PM	#7
Normster How can anyone watch standard def? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Indiana, USA Posts: 15	Could be silent and imposing... Suppose a close match to 6'4" 240lbs would be a Dwayne Johnson size fellow? Like... Dwayne Johnson? lol

12-26-2012, 02:51 PM	#2
97XBAM High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 335	Saw it at a morning matinee for 6 bucks and I give it a C for being fairly entertaining despite Cruise's obvious physical shortcomings trying to play an imposing 6'5" 250 pound man . Having read about a half dozen Reacher books I always saw this done as an R rated cable series anyway , since it takes awhile to understand what Reacher is all about , along with a better cast actor . Don't see any sequels without a reboot/recast unless it does well overseas . The Oblivion trailer looked very promising though .

01-29-2013, 07:43 AM	#8
97XBAM High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 335	The Rock doesn't fit the physical description of blue eyed sandy haired Jack Reacher with a natural physique (not a pumped up body builder) any more than Cruise does - albeit in a different way . From Wikipedia; Physical appearance Reacher is 6' 5" tall (1.96 m) with a 50-inch chest, and weighing between 210 and 250 pounds (100–115 kg). He has ice-blue eyes and dirty blond hair. He has very little body fat, and his muscular physique is completely natural (he reveals in Persuader, he has never been an exercise enthusiast). He is exceptionally strong, has a high stamina, but is not a good runner.

01-29-2013, 08:09 AM	#9
DoctorCAD Direct TV Fresh Meat Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 2,214	Dolf Lundgren would work, 15 years ago. I can't even think of an actor today that would match the books descriptions of Reacher. __________________ This post is not to be construed as a slam on plasma TV's nor an endorsement of any other TV technology.

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