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Muskrat147Oct 21, 2016

Extremely formulaic in its structure and storytelling, Jack Reacher: Never Go Back is only mildly interesting when it comes to the action sequences, and even those scenes are poorly executed and somewhat boring.

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TVJerryOct 25, 2016

Tom Cruise is back as the badass from the novels. The usually solo action hero teams up with an officer accused of treason (Cobie Smulders) to uncover the crooks behind a conspiracy. There's lots of running, a few gunfights, plenty ofTom Cruise is back as the badass from the novels. The usually solo action hero teams up with an officer accused of treason (Cobie Smulders) to uncover the crooks behind a conspiracy. There's lots of running, a few gunfights, plenty of hand-to-hand combat and some personal interaction. It's all competently staged, but nothing stands out. Pretty much a by-the-numbers action flick with a steely Cruise sharing the screen with an equally tough woman.… Expand

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Fluid_DynamicsOct 21, 2016

If you're a fan of the Jack Reacher franchise, or just out looking for an action movie some night in the near future we think you'll be entertained. Tom Cruise and Cobie Smulders do nice enough work with what they were handed. However, oneIf you're a fan of the Jack Reacher franchise, or just out looking for an action movie some night in the near future we think you'll be entertained. Tom Cruise and Cobie Smulders do nice enough work with what they were handed. However, one of the bigger challenges with this film was the dialog. We would think at this point, that with all the other things vying for our attention, that if a studio is going to go through the effort of funding and making a movie, they would try just a smidge' harder on this now. There are so many wonderful writers out there. But after the first little bit of this film (which was pleasant enough) you'll have to sit through a fair amount of cliche.

Also, as a minor amusing note: whoever approved the wardrobe on this film really likes black. Have fun noticing that. It's always charming when they show the the trade craft of these various professionals trying to inconspicuously follow each other, all wearing black. The black leather gloves were an especially nice touch! Bravo! Oh, that was the villain?! Thank you! We didn't know.

Plenty of good special operations consultants out there now, please listen to them a touch more. A fair number of your audience will have been in the military at this point, and they, and all of us will appreciate some extra little touches of authenticity, even if we know it's fantasy. Anyway, if you're looking for action movies right now, this is an decent choice But there a couple other options out there. If that's the case, we'd recommend checking them out in the following order instead: 1) Hell or High Water, 2) The Accountant, 3) Jason Bourne. The Metacritic users seem to agree. And you'll have even more fun!… Expand

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AxeTOct 23, 2016

The first one of these was under-rated and a decent entry in this genre (8). This time, though it begins well, unfortunately it devolves into a highly formulaic trudge through which drags badly in the second half. Director Zwick on boardThe first one of these was under-rated and a decent entry in this genre (8). This time, though it begins well, unfortunately it devolves into a highly formulaic trudge through which drags badly in the second half. Director Zwick on board this time for his family values touch wasn't a bad idea. The problem as much as anything is sheer over-saturation of drawn out formula plotting in all these efforts.

As far as Cruise, like always he's good and will almost pull you through the seen it all before proceedings here. And unlike the abominably bad "Jason Bourne" for example (which does not get nearly the wrath that worthless junk deserves), Cruise towers over Damon as a star and makes this kind of similar action fare with much hand to hand combat and typical over-the-top gunplay much more amusing and even sometimes funny compared to the one dimensional dour Bourne franchise. This movie is also crafted in classical Hollywood manner and therefore trounces that phony cheap handheld consumer level poorly shot documentary simulated rubbish posing as edgy state-of-the-art realism that the stupid filmmakers of the last Bourne so-called film erroneously believe to be engaging to an audience when if the audience and jackass critics were honest, they would clearly and emphatically label as pure s---. At least this movie doesn't annoy the s--- out of you.… Expand

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opinionatethisOct 22, 2016

More like Jack Reacher: Never Going Back to See That One.

Almost all the Tom Cruise criteria was met for this movie: - constant chewing/jaw-clenching - running - smashing through wall/glass - breaking a phone The only thingMore like Jack Reacher: Never Going Back to See That One.

Almost all the Tom Cruise criteria was met for this movie:

- constant chewing/jaw-clenching
- running
- smashing through wall/glass
- breaking a phone

The only thing missing is Tom Cruise riding a motorcycle. Too bad.… Expand

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MindurbidnissFeb 5, 2022

Such a step down from the first. Cruise plays the backseat to two terrible actresses. The film is all over the place with none of the focus of the original. Not worth a watch

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GreatMartinOct 21, 2016

Walking into “Jack Reacher: Never Go Back”, starring Tom Cruise, you should know what to expect and that’s what you get with a little more humor than usual. Of course, as with any action film, you have to check the logical part of your brainWalking into “Jack Reacher: Never Go Back”, starring Tom Cruise, you should know what to expect and that’s what you get with a little more humor than usual. Of course, as with any action film, you have to check the logical part of your brain outside the auditorium.

Come on, it is great, it is fun, seeing Cruise, at the age of 54, fighting 5-6 guys without losing any energy or breathing hard. He wrestles a guy, they fall off a building and he gets punched, kicked in the stomach, legs, in the head and still get up and demolish the other guy!

Does it make a difference what the story is? You know it is about some big organization and the mean CEO and the good guys/gals going after them and you don’t even have to be told who will win.

A bit of a difference here is that he partners with Major Susan Turner (Cobie Smulders) who keeps up with him running—and there is a lot of running—and fighting the enemy. Another female in the movie is teenager Samantha (Danilka Yarosh), who could or could not be Reacher’s daughter, who brings some humor and smarts as only a teenager can.

Yes there is one fight too many and each is a bit long while we have the action movie mandatory car chases and let’s not forget the hissable villain here played by Patrick Heusinger.

All the heroes, heroines and villains do their job well in the movie and Cruise, though no longer with a 6 pack stomach, but has a shirtless scene, has nothing to be ashamed of and when he threatens to break a man’s arms, legs and neck he does just that, in that order, as easy as he jumps off another building.

“Jack Reacher: Never Go Back” is a fun movie, a movie that we use to run to as kids on a Saturday afternoon and practice the star’s moves on the walk home. Go ahead and relive your childhood or have a second one at a movie house near you. And don’t forget to get a bag of popcorn!… Expand

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rlindauOct 22, 2016

I love the Reacher books, but while the first Reacher movie was OK, this one was worse. Some critics' reviews talk about Cruise throwing his all into the role, but to me he just looked pudgy and too old for the role (reacher is supposed toI love the Reacher books, but while the first Reacher movie was OK, this one was worse. Some critics' reviews talk about Cruise throwing his all into the role, but to me he just looked pudgy and too old for the role (reacher is supposed to be, what, 35?). The plot was unconvincing, with whatever facts motivated Reacher's conclusions and actions remained obscure or mysteries. The part I enjoyed most was Lee Child's semi-cameo - to me, he's a guy who looks like Reacher...… Expand

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EpicLadySpongeOct 21, 2016

Tom Cruise tries the best he can do to save the big screen from flopping movies like this one everywhere. Unfortunately, his attempt can't save the movie from flopping a failure from both sides. Never go back seems like the only unforgettableTom Cruise tries the best he can do to save the big screen from flopping movies like this one everywhere. Unfortunately, his attempt can't save the movie from flopping a failure from both sides. Never go back seems like the only unforgettable line for this movie because if you went to see this movie, you can't go back in time to solve your problem.… Expand

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bfoore90Oct 23, 2016

It was okay, I didn't see the first one so I didn't no what to expect from a fan standpoint but it was an okay. The plot is fairly simple and Tom Cruise still kicks ass at 56 years old but thats about it. The plot is formulatic and providesIt was okay, I didn't see the first one so I didn't no what to expect from a fan standpoint but it was an okay. The plot is fairly simple and Tom Cruise still kicks ass at 56 years old but thats about it. The plot is formulatic and provides no new ground, Cobie Smulder's does good while playing a disappointingly underwritten character. With that being said, the movie is still mildly entertaining to say the least but if you're looking for anything other than popcorn fun, you may want to pass on this.… Expand

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ourtimehascomeMar 3, 2017

You might not notice the lack of depth in this well-acted thriller based on a book by Lee Child, but that's the point. Due to the overwhelming commercialism of the source material, the action lends itself well to the screen. Though, for anYou might not notice the lack of depth in this well-acted thriller based on a book by Lee Child, but that's the point. Due to the overwhelming commercialism of the source material, the action lends itself well to the screen. Though, for an action movie, the gun fights are sparsely laid throughout. The film fails when it relies too much on its character development and plot, but it also shines through the performances of Tom Cruise, Colbie Smulders and newcomer Danika Yarosh. The three provide legitimacy to an otherwise monotonous escapade through action tropes and cliche.… Expand

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psychomuseJun 14, 2018

An action movie stuffed with cliché movie tropes (music, dialogue, plot, fight sequences, etc.). So many, in fact, that every moment is more predictable than the one before. You will know exactly how this will play out and end within theAn action movie stuffed with cliché movie tropes (music, dialogue, plot, fight sequences, etc.). So many, in fact, that every moment is more predictable than the one before. You will know exactly how this will play out and end within the first 30 minutes. I guarantee it or your money back (and you will want your money back)!… Expand