‘Wow’ Tom Cruise motion movie is now on ITVX | Films | Entertainment | EUROtoday

The adrenaline-fuelled motion movie, that includes Mission Impossible star Tom Cruise, has been lauded as “intense and expertly executed”, and is now accessible on ITVX. Released in 2012, the film centres round an enigmatic former US Army Major (portrayed by Tom Cruise). Typically elusive, he is quickly drawn right into a murder investigation that turns into more and more murky the deeper he probes.

Directed by Christopher McQuarrie and tailored from Lee Child’s novel One Shot, the movie showcases Cruise’s spectacular stunt abilities, with the actor performing all his personal automotive chase scenes. His prowess was such that even seasoned stunt professionals acknowledged his superior talents behind the wheel.

Jack Reacher boasts an distinctive ensemble solid, together with Rosamund Pike, Richard Jenkins, Werner Herzog, David Oyelowo and Robert Duvall.

Audiences have warmly acquired the movie, with glowing opinions on fan web site Rotten Tomatoes. One reviewer famous: “Dark, tense, creepy film. Tom Cruise as Jack Reacher kicks everybody’s a***. Good cast doing a good job giving us our moneys worth.”

Another viewer stated: “A surprisingly good action thriller where the action wasn’t too overdone and the plot stood up. Actually enjoyed this one. It’s like Mission Impossible stripped of most of the impossibility.”

A 3rd fan enthused: “Wow! Tom Cruise never disappoints! I just watched… fantastic. Cruise shines as both actor and producer, always delivering quality movies. The first film was great, but the second was even better – like his Top Gun films, they’re thrilling and well-made. Don’t listen to the bad reviews; these movies are definitely worth watching!”

A fourth viewer commented: “One of the film’s greatest strengths lies in its action sequences, which are both intense and expertly executed. Tom Cruise gives a strong performance as Jack Reacher, demonstrating his charisma and prowess as an action star.”

Another chimed in: “Finally watched this… it’s a solid crime detective movie, and Tom Cruise nails the role. I know some folks say he’s not right for it because he’s not 6ft 4in, but if you haven’t read the book, he totally owns it. The pacing’s tight with no wasted scenes, and the chemistry between Tom and Rosamund is legit. If you’re into crime-solving movies, definitely check it out.”

An extra fan declared: “Regardless of Tom Cruise’s size, he was superior to the gentleman from the TV series. As usual, he makes every part he plays come alive and no one surpasses him. I have seen all of his movies more than once and appreciate him more each time!”

The image garnered important acclaim and proved to be a field workplace success, finally spawning a follow-up which arrived in cinemas 4 years later in 2016.

Jack Reacher is now accessible on ITVX.