Jack Reacher is another solid entry into Tom Cruise’s action movie catalog. Part sniper, part military, part spy movie, Jack Reacher checks all the boxes for go to action movie requirements. Car chases, foot chases, gun and fist fights. A dash of mystery and investigation glues it all together.

The movie opens with a man named Charlie milling his own bullets. Not a good sign. We then see him set up shop in a parking garage and then shoot and kill 5 people, seemingly at random. On the surface it’s a cut and dry case. He runs to try and get away, the police quickly catch him and plenty of evidence is gathered that pins him as the sniper. After he’s beaten to near death while in police custody, he has one request. Find Jack Reacher.

Jack is a hell of guy, Highly regarded in his military service, he disappears into the wind, only surfacing when he wants to be found. Smart, athletic, and a hell of a fighter, Jack Reacher is more super hero than human being (he is played by Tom Cruise after all). It’s up to Jack and Charlie’s attorney, Helen to figure out what really happened. And figure it out they do! Jack can seemingly connect the dots out of thin air and can take a punch without missing a step.

While everything seems to unfold very conveniently for Jack, it doesn’t ruin the movie. It’s a very Hollywood affair. It looks really good, it’s well paced and fun to watch. It doesn’t try to break any ground, but does it’s best to be a good movie. I can’t see this ever becoming a franchise or even standing out in Tom Cruise’s career, but it makes for a great rental.