Movie Title: Jack Reacher Never Go Back
Grade: B
Rating: PG-13, 118 minutes
In a Nutshell: My husband really liked the first Jack Reacher movie, so he was looking forward to this sequel. It’s definitely a “man’s movie” with lots of fighting, chase scenes, and military machismo.
Director Edward Zwick and Tom Cruise were last paired together in “The Last Samurai.”
Director Edward Zwick and Tom Cruise were last paired together in “The Last Samurai.”
Uplifting theme:
- Family first.
- Friendship, loyalty, patriotism, unconditional love.
Things I liked:
- Tom Cruise always gives 100% in all of his movies. He really sells his stunt work and I like his interpretation of the Jack Reacher character in Lee Child’s best selling books.
- Cobie Smulders is really great in this film too. She looks great and keeps up with Tom’s physicality. She has come a long way since the hit TV show “How I Met Your Mother.” It was fun watching their relationship develop as they learned to work together to solve the puzzle that was keeping them running as fugitives.
- We get to see a softer, more personal side of Jack Reacher.
- Kick-butt fight scenes. There is nothing mamby pamby about this movie.
- Robert Knepper always does a great job as a bad guy. I loved/hated him in “Prison Break.”
- “Intense retail therapy.” ha ha (rich girl at the school)
Things I didn’t like:
- Movie reviewers have been critical of how formulaic this action movie is. Well yeah, it kind of is.
- Some of the scenes take place in New Orleans. Director Edward Zwick could have really featured its charm, but instead, the location comes off as a frat party. Wait a second…that IS New Orleans.
- There are a lot of faceless goons that come out of nowhere that Jack Reacher has to beat up.
- The story is a bit confusing, so don’t think about it too much.
- Danika Yarosh’s character (Samantha) was super annoying.
- It feels like a long movie. On the one hand, you feel like you’re getting your money’s worth. On the other hand, you kind of want it to end.
Tough guy lines:
- “Who the hell are you?” – bad sheriff (Jason Douglas)
“I’m the guy you didn’t count on.” – Jack Reacher
- “You think you’re above the law, but I’m not the law. You better star running, because I’m going to start hunting.” – Jack Reacher
- “Two things are going to happen in the next 90 seconds…” – Jack
- “I don’t like being followed.” – Jack, Samantha
- “Ten minutes is a very long time, as you’re about to learn.” – General Harkness (Robert Knepper)
- It’s time we stop running and start hunting.” – Jack
Tough girl lines:
- “Not sure you could handle me.” – Susan Turner (Cobie Smulders)
“I’m not worried.” – Jack
“Worry. Just a little.” – Susan
* “I don’t want them as bad as you. I want them more.” – Susan
* “I don’t want them as bad as you. I want them more.” – Susan
Interesting lines:
- “Some people still wonder why you left.” – Susan
“Let’s just say one day I woke up and the uniform didn’t fit.” – Jack
Funny lines:
- “You have a very interesting way of saying thank you.” – Jack Reacher
- “This is insane.” – Susan
- “Does this mean dinner’s off?” – Jack
- “Why do I feel like you’re enjoying this?” – Susan
- “You have a weird way of saying than you.” – Susan
- “People talk to me. It’s a thing.” – Samantha
- “Never underestimate the charm of a seedy motel.” – Jack
Tips for parents:
* This movie is full of brutal hand-to-hand violence, blood, gore, explosions, guns, and perilous situations.
* There is a scene where you see Cobie Smulders in a bra.
* Lots of profanity.
* This movie is full of brutal hand-to-hand violence, blood, gore, explosions, guns, and perilous situations.
* There is a scene where you see Cobie Smulders in a bra.
* Lots of profanity.
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