JACK REACHER: NEVER GO BACK is the second of two Hollywood adaptations based on the books of Lee Child. The first film was a pretty decent thriller, not amazing, and this film is much the same. It starts off very well with a strong first hour but gradually descends into becoming average in the second half. The problem I had with it is that Reacher is saddled with the stereotypically annoying/sentimental teenage girl, who constantly does dumb things in order to further the storyline. Otherwise, it's the typical conspiracy business, bolstered by good suspense and action bits, as Reacher takes down opponents in fleeting moments reminiscent of BOURNE. Cruise delivers an acceptable level of intensity in the lead and the direction from the assured Edward Zwick is fine, so it's just a pity that the story flags at times with bloated character work and too much 'hanging around' when it should be moving forward at all times.
Review of Jack Reacher: Never Go Back
Jack Reacher: Never Go Back
(2016)
Not bad, but it could (and should) have been better
22 August 2017
Warning: Spoilers