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'Jack Reacher': Caution and spoiler . . .

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mr grits

The trailers for this never showed what this movie is about...it is about a mass shooting. The opening sequence goes into it and it would not have been appropriate for sure.
The rest of the film is Cruise beat'in them, shoot'in them, chasing them in cars, and do even more of the same. As lightweight as it can be.

Edits: 12/21/12

Follow Ups:

Just saw it... - mkuller 22:24:54 12/22/12 (0)
...yeah, it's starts off with a sniper killing a few random people which made me uncomfortable given the recent events.

Bad timing indeed for the release.

But once I got past that and Cruise's stature, the film captures the essence of Jack Reacher and the series of books.

Lot's of good action and some humor.

Highly recommended - the audience applauded at the end.
If you really want to experience... - mkuller 18:54:48 12/21/12 (20)
...Jack Reacher, find someone to read you his 14 books by Lee Child.

My favorite author.
- When you're done, try some Michael Connelly, and - oldmkvi 07:40:44 12/22/12 (8)
  maybe some Preston and ( Lincoln ) Child.
  - If you guys like it a bit more noirish and hard hittin'... - musetap 10:41:12 12/22/12 (3)
    set in pretty funky surroundings and with incredible dialog check out Daniel Woodrell.
    
    Since we're in "film" - the fantastic "Winter's Bone" was based on his novel.
    
    "One this was all Black Plasma and Imagination" - Michael McClure
    - http://www.amazon.com/The-Bayou-Trilogy-Bright-Lights/dp/B00 (Open in New Window)
    - I liked chewin' on dat bone. nt - tinear 14:24:19 12/22/12 (0)
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    - Good film... - mkuller 12:46:39 12/22/12 (0)
      ...Jennifer Lawrence's first one and she was nominated for an Oscar.
      
      If you like her, see "Silver Linings Playbook".
    - OK, and thanks again again! - oldmkvi 10:51:27 12/22/12 (0)
      Too much good stuff!
  - Michael Connelly is another favorite... - mkuller 10:20:55 12/22/12 (3)
    ...and I've read all of Parker's Spencer series.
    - OK, something new for me to check out! - oldmkvi 10:29:03 12/22/12 (2)
      Been reading Connelly for years now, only came to Lee Child on a friends recommendation, and loan of
      Bad Luck and Trouble. Hooked right away!
      I don't think movies do either of their books a service. Lincoln Lawyer was good, but the book was outstanding. They changed Blood Work , even changed the Bad Guy! Connelly got back at them in the Sequel, in which
      the characters in the Book complained about how they were portrayed in the movie!!
      Anyway, will certainly rent the Reacher movie.
      - Then I'd recommend... - mkuller 10:35:28 12/22/12 (1)
        
        In Reply to: RE: OK, something new for me to check out! posted by oldmkvi on December 22, 2012 at 10:29:03
        
        ...The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo trilogy.
        
        There are a nummber of other Scandanavian mystery writers who do similar stuff like Jo Nesbo and and Henning Mankell.
        
        This past year, Gillian Flynn's "Gone Girl" and Stephen King's "11/22/63" were two of my favorites.
        
        Have you read Jar City? - R Browne 21:38:09 12/22/12 (0)
        
        In Reply to: RE: Then I'd recommend... posted by mkuller on December 22, 2012 at 10:35:28
        
        A crime/mystery novel by Icelandic author Arnaldur Indridason. My Icelandic mother-in-law gave me a copy. It's a good read and I liked the movie made from the book directed by Baltasar Korm�kur. Here's a trailer for the movie:
- No interest in Jack Reacher or your idiotic opinions. * - mr grits 19:19:52 12/21/12 (10)
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  - Ok Roger Ebert... - mkuller 10:21:41 12/22/12 (0)
    ...not.
  - Then why did you see it and post about this movie???? nt - oldmkvi 22:28:56 12/21/12 (8)
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    - Didn't know this BEFORE I went to see it.....certainly not interested afterwards. * - mr grits 11:18:37 12/22/12 (1)
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      - OK, I get it! nt - oldmkvi 22:02:13 12/22/12 (0)
        
        In Reply to: RE: Didn't know this BEFORE I went to see it.....certainly not interested afterwards. * posted by mr grits on December 22, 2012 at 11:18:37
        
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    - ZING! nt - tinear 10:18:23 12/22/12 (5)
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      - RE: ZING! nt - oldmkvi 10:23:01 12/22/12 (4)
        
        In Reply to: RE: ZING! nt posted by tinear on December 22, 2012 at 10:18:23
        
        Is this just a style adopted by several guys who know each other,
        making seemingly angry, ascerbic comments to each other, but not really meaning it
        Or...
        
        Acerbic. nt - tinear 14:26:23 12/22/12 (3)
        
        In Reply to: RE: ZING! nt posted by oldmkvi on December 22, 2012 at 10:23:01
        
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        Yes, it took a while, but I'm getting this place better now! - oldmkvi 12:04:29 12/24/12 (2)
        
        In Reply to: RE: Acerbic. nt posted by tinear on December 22, 2012 at 14:26:23
        
        Not for amateurs!
        
        Don't get sentimental on us. nt - tinear 09:50:41 12/25/12 (1)
        
        In Reply to: RE: Yes, it took a while, but I'm getting this place better now! posted by oldmkvi on December 24, 2012 at 12:04:29
        
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        Me luv you guys! - oldmkvi 15:22:15 12/25/12 (0)
        
        In Reply to: RE: Don't get sentimental on us. nt posted by tinear on December 25, 2012 at 09:50:41
        
        Bizarro as may be...

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