Summary
- Tom Cruise’s portrayal of Jack Reacher may not match the books, but he brings stoicism and confidence to the character.
- The action sequences in the Jack Reacher films are gripping and memorable, showcasing Reacher’s imposing presence and combat skills.
- While the films deviate from the original novels in terms of casting, they still offer impactful fight scenes and a solid conclusion to the stories.
Both Jack Reacher The films are packed with several captivating action sequences, but some of them are much more enjoyable than others. Based on the book by Lee Child Jack reaches outr books, the Jack Reacher The films were widely criticized for not accurately depicting the main character. While Reacher is 1.96 m tall in the original books, the films feature Tom Cruise as the character, significantly changing his physical appearance and general demeanor. However, despite criticism of the casting, the films are quite engrossing when separated from the original novels.
Tom Cruise does an incredible job of portraying Jack Reacher’s stoicism and his ability to say a lot without saying too much. The actor may not be as big as the original Jack Reacher in stature, but he carries himself with enough confidence and poise in the film to come across as a formidable action hero. Even during most of the action sequences, Tom Cruise’s Jack Reacher demonstrates an imposing presence, making many of the films’ beat-down scenes memorable.
Related Jack Reacher: Never Go Back Cast and Character Guide
Jack Reacher: Never Go Back is the second film in the series and features several new and returning faces that audiences may recognize.
7 The fight in the garage
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Almost halfway there Jack Reacher: Never Go BackThe main character notices that some men have been following him. Instead of running away or attacking the men, he calmly walks into a garage in typical Jack Reacher fashion. Once inside, he has a brief conversation with the men and, as always, warns them that they might be making a mistake. When one of the men asks him how he is doing, he is told that he is not going to kill them.wants to do it,“He jokingly asks them to fight him one on one. Even when one man points his gun at him, Reacher shows no fear, realizing they can’t kill him.
However, when the fight finally breaks out, Reacher doesn’t hold back and breaks a few of their bones and delivers brutal blows. The men also realize who they’ve messed with. As a result, in the heat of the moment, they pull out their guns and attempt to shoot him dead. Despite being unarmed, Reacher manages to stay one step ahead and overpowers them all without sustaining any serious injuries.
6 Reacher and Hunter’s kitchen fight
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After escaping from prison in Jack Reacher: Never Go BackJack Reacher and Turner find themselves in a kitchen, where Hunter approaches them. Realizing they have nowhere else to go, Reacher shows off his military combat skills and initially attempts to defeat Hunter with Turner’s help. However, Hunter doesn’t back down and impressively overpowers the two characters single-handedly.
…this action sequence in the film perfectly sets the stage for the film’s final showdown between Reacher and Hunter.
Much to his dismay, before he can kill them, the police arrive at the crime scene and ask him to stand down. Since Jack Reacher is supposed to be a very powerful protagonist, it seems a little odd that Hunter would be able to defeat him with ease. However, this action sequence in the film perfectly paves the way for the film’s final showdown between Reacher and Hunter.
5. Jack Reacher and the Hunter’s Last Fight
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The final confrontation between Reacher and Hunter in Jack Reacher: Never Go Back It starts off with Hunter having the upper hand. However, Reacher and Turner regain control by killing all of Hunter’s henchmen and moving towards him to save Samantha. In a final showdown, Reacher finds himself in a tough spot when Hunter threatens to push Sam off the roof of a house. Instead of succumbing to the pressure to save her and get Hunter out of his way, Reacher, as always, remains calm.
As soon as Sam deftly escapes Hunter’s grasp, Reacher throws him off the roof and falls with him to the ground. The two men engage in a one-on-one fight, where Hunter initially lands some decent blows. However, Reacher eventually teaches him a lesson by breaking his arm, neck, and then his leg before pushing him off the roof to kill him. This fight scene is brief but impactful enough to give the film’s story a solid close.
Related 8 Biggest Changes Jack Reacher: Never Go Back Makes From Lee Child’s Book
Jack Reacher: Never Go Back made many changes from Lee Child’s original book, from character behavior to plot details, lead actors, and more.
4. The final one-on-one fight between Reacher and Charlie
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In the first one Jack Reacher In the final arc of the film, Reacher and former United States Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant Martin Cash join forces to kill Zek’s henchmen. Once the henchmen are out of the way, Reacher comes face to face with Charlie. Despite being armed, Jack Reacher decides to fight Charlie in a fair and square fight. Since the film’s version of Reacher is significantly smaller than his original counterpart, Charlie seems confident that he will win the fight.
…Charlie outclasses Jack Reacher, but Tom Cruise’s character still defeats him using his brute strength, his unwavering determination to deliver justice, and his fighting skills.
Jack Reacher rarely encounters foes larger than him in Lee Child’s original novels. However, with Tom Cruise playing the character, both films attempt to make him seem powerful by showing how impressive he is against physically larger adversaries. Even in the final fight of the first film, Charlie overpowers Jack Reacher, but Tom Cruise’s character overcomes him using his brute strength, his unwavering determination to see justice done, and his fighting skills.
While the first Jack Reacher film adapts Lee Child’s work,
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3 Fight against law enforcement officers
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In Jack Reacher: Never Go BackIn Turner’s opening arc, Reacher is arrested after being framed for murder. Seeing it as an opportunity to help Turner escape, he first takes down the police officer who guides him to his room. He then changes into an officer’s uniform to camouflage himself before heading to Turner’s room. Understanding the gravity of the situation, Reacher wastes no time and begins attacking the hitmen in Turner’s room at the prison.
Turner also senses that something is wrong and helps him get the situation under control. After finally eradicating the two threats, he informs Turner that they are there to kill her. While this scene doesn’t fully showcase Reacher’s impressive combat skills, it does underline his ability to react quickly and even marks the start of his collaboration with Turner.
2 The two-on-one house showdown
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While almost all of the fight scenes in the Jack Reacher While the movies take themselves way too seriously, this one brings some levity by introducing two goofball villains. After getting Jeb’s address from Sandy, Reacher heads to his house in hopes of finding new clues. However, two men follow him and try to corner him inside the house. Despite being Zek’s trusted henchmen, the two villainous characters in this scene end up accidentally attacking each other instead of hitting Jack Reacher.
When they finally try to get the situation under control, Jack Reacher (Tom Cruise) attacks them and easily defeats them. A third man appears behind Jack Reacher with a gun. Before he can shoot, however, Reacher disarms him and takes his car keys after warning him not to cross paths with him again. Because of its added levity, this sequence ranks among the best in the film franchise.
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Budget |
Box office |
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Jack Reacher (2012) |
60 million dollars |
$218.3 million |
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Jack Reacher: Never Go Back (2016) |
60 million dollars |
$162.1 million |
1 The bar beating
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The bar fight in Jack Reacher The story begins with the main character pondering the clues he has obtained for the central mass murder. His chain of thoughts is suddenly interrupted by a woman who attempts to seduce him. Sensing a trap, Reacher stops her advances, making the situation worse. Before he knows it, he is surrounded by a group of men, and the woman complains that he insulted her.
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Reacher tries to warn the men about the consequences of fighting him. However, they underestimate him, believing that outnumbering him would be enough. When they finally come out to confront him, Reacher reminds the group’s leader that this was his choice. Before the leader, Jeb, can even land a punch, Jack Reacher knocks him out with some brutal shots that leave him breathless. Even the man’s henchmen meet a similar fate before the police arrive on the scene. This action scene in Jack Reacher It perfectly captures how powerful and tough the main character is compared to common thugs and criminals.
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After a mass shooting occurs, homicide investigator Jack Reacher investigates the case to hunt down the sniper who committed the heinous act. Jack Reacher stars Tom Cruise as the title character and was directed by Christopher McQuarrie. The success of the 2012 film led to a sequel, Jack Reacher: Never Go Back, which was released in 2016.
Director Christopher McQuarrie Release date December 21, 2012 Studio(s) Paramount Pictures Distributor(s) Paramount Pictures Screenwriters Christopher McQuarrie Cast Tom Cruise , Werner Herzog , Jai Courtney , David Oyelowo , Rosamund Pike , Richard Jenkins Duration 2h 10m Franchise(s) Jack Reacher Sequel(s) Jack Reacher 2 Budget 50 million Expand