Tom Cruise's 2012 action film 'Jack Reacher' has been hailed as 'intense and expertly executed' and is now available to stream on ITVX. The film, based on Lee Child's novel 'One Shot', follows former US Army Major MP investigator Jack Reacher as he is drawn into a homicide investigation that proves far from straightforward.
Directed by Christopher McQuarrie, the film sees Cruise perform all his own stunts, including car chases, with stunt professionals noting his skill behind the wheel surpassed that of most professionals. The cast includes Rosamund Pike, Richard Jenkins, Werner Herzog, David Oyelowo and Robert Duvall.
Fans have praised the film on Rotten Tomatoes, where it holds a 64% score. One reviewer described it as 'dark tense creepy film' with Cruise 'kicking everybody's a***', while another called it 'a surprisingly good action thriller where the action wasn’t too overdone and the plot stood up'. A third fan wrote: 'Tom Cruise never disappoints! ... like his Top Gun films, they’re thrilling and well-made.'
Another viewer highlighted the film's strengths: '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.'
The film performed well at the box office and spawned a sequel in 2016. ITVX Premium offers ad-free streaming of the film and other content, with an annual plan costing £59.99 after a seven-day free trial.
