It really does not matter that Cruise is notably shorter and less blond than the novel's eponymous hero, as he takes on the character of the man and gives a polished, detailed and engaging performance throughout. The eclectic cast delivers a number of terrific performances: David Oyelowo, Richard Jenkins,
Robert Duvall, Jai Courtney and even Werner Herzog are all fine, and Rosamund Pike proves to be an excellent foil for Cruise in their many dialogue-heavy scenes as the lawyer unwittingly drawn into a bigger picture. The story unfolds in a well-constructed way that joins the dots and provides few surprises, but the quick-fire dialogue and interesting characters maintain the momentum. The action and violence is used sparingly but very effectively, and wry humour at often unexpected moments is very enjoyable - the attack on Reacher by two goons in a tiny bathroom is possibly one of the funniest scenes this year. Cinematography is terrific, and director McQuarrie marshals all the elements to great effect. Jack Reacher is a hugely entertaining movie and a great introduction to the character on screen, whose future return would be very welcome on this evidence.
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