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Reacher Amazon Prime so much better than Tom Cruise

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seacliff Sat 05-Feb-22 19:28:18

I loved the books but just could never believe Tom Cruise as Reacher, so wrong.

This new 8 part series stars Alan Ritchson, who I've never seen before, that's probably good, and for me he is great as Reacher, much more like the book, I love the humour, not mad on the violence but I just fast forward through the gory bits. It is based on the very first book. Great supporting actors too. Recommended for Reacher fans.

Jaxjacky Sat 05-Feb-22 19:31:24

We’ve read so many of the books and you’re right, Tom Cruise just not right.
Definitely watching this.

PamelaJ1 Sat 05-Feb-22 19:42:37

I’ll have a look,thanks.

AGAA4 Sat 05-Feb-22 19:45:52

Didn't know about this. I am a Reacher fan and have read all the books. I went to see Lee Child at a crime writers festival in Harrogate.
I agree that Tom Cruise was miscast as Reacher. Watched the film but it felt wrong.

Pantglas2 Sat 05-Feb-22 19:51:18

Another Reacher fan here and I’m watching as I type....

Feel Ritchson looks the part but doesn’t have Tom Cruise acting ability - a little wooden imo! Will persevere in the hope he grows into the role, and on me!

Jane43 Sat 05-Feb-22 21:31:53

Yes my husband is watching the new series. He has read a lot of the books and was not impressed when they cast Tom Cruise in the part and is much happier with the new Jack Reacher.

Hithere Sun 06-Feb-22 01:10:13

Thanks, will watch.

Can't stand Tom Cruise as Reacher

Spice101 Sun 06-Feb-22 01:51:37

Another one who thinks Tom Cruise was not right in the role.

absent Sun 06-Feb-22 04:50:04

I am not sure but I think Tom Cruise was a or the producer, so he cast himself. It was somewhat absurd as he is a small, slim man and Reacher – well – isn't. Reacher's physique is such an integral part of the stories that this was a rather misguided decision or ambition.

Visgir1 Sun 06-Feb-22 09:24:23

Glad GN has given this the Thumbs up, will watch. I did see a review in the paper yesterday saying it was good and how Tom Cruise definitely was no Reacher.
So thanks for the Ultimate Rewiew.

Gajahgran Sun 06-Feb-22 10:20:32

I could not believe in Tom Cruise as Reacher and did not watch the films for that reason. Cannot stand Tom Cruise. We are watching this new series and Alan Ritchson is so much more like the Reacher in the books.

Cfaz49 Mon 07-Feb-22 08:20:50

Thank you for your recommendation! Like you I couldn’t get along with the Tom Cruise Reacher. I have started watching it and find it far more accurate and in the spirit of the Lee Childs character.

PamelaJ1 Mon 07-Feb-22 09:22:10

He’s not quite right either?
We will all have our image but MY Reacher is a bit more Clint Eastwood. A bit less gym bunny and a bit more rugged. Sexier, don’t think I fancy this one!
However he will do and I will continue to watch.
I haven’t been able to bring myself to watch Tom so can’t comment on the quality of the acting but Ritchson certainly is more believable.

TerriBull Mon 07-Feb-22 09:25:44

Clearly unanimous opinions in the casting of Tom Cruise. I'll add my husband's voice, he's a great Jack Reacher fan, and was aghast when they cast him, he's now watching the new Amazon series with enthusiasm, telling me the actor playing JR is doing the character justice, at last!

LadyGracie Mon 07-Feb-22 09:34:50

We binge watched this over Friday and Saturday evening. We thoroughly enjoyed it. Great acting from actors I've not seen before. Bloodthirsty!

tanith Mon 07-Feb-22 10:02:07

I’ve loved all the Reacher books, Tom Cruise never fitted that role. Sadly I don’t have Prime ?

Helen657 Mon 07-Feb-22 11:50:06

I binge watched all 8 episodes this weekend - really enjoyed it!
Although I didn’t agree with Tom Cruise being cast as Reacher (purely due to the physical difference) I must admit that I like both his Reacher films & have watched them several times.
I’ve got all the Reacher books somewhere and now want to find them and read them all again DH better not have sneakily got rid of them!!! (Too stingy to buy them all again on kindle!)

Canalboatgranma Mon 07-Feb-22 11:55:37

I have just got episodes 7 and 8 to go. We have watched it over the last two evenings, will finish it tonight. Really enjoying it.

Soozikinzi Mon 07-Feb-22 12:01:36

Yes we're really enjoying it as well . Loving the humour in it and so much closer to the books isn't it? Good escapism .

Mollygo Tue 08-Feb-22 20:56:08

Thanks for recommending this. DH is hooked and I can ‘watch’ it whilst marking and planning.

annodomini Fri 11-Feb-22 14:24:01

I watched this, not sure if I would enjoy it, though I have avidly devoured the books. Alan Richson does look the part. As Reacher is a laconic character, it doesn't matter if he seems to lack animation. Definitely an 'actions speak louder' hero! I look forward to Series 2 which was commissioned as soon as they knew this series had turned out to be a hit.

Fridayschild Fri 11-Feb-22 14:31:32

DH found this only last night and we watched the first episode. I read some of the books a few years ago and quite enjoyed the films. Thoroughly enjoyed this and am looking forward to more episode/s tonight. Glad there’s to be a season 2. ? ? ??

TwiceAsNice Fri 11-Feb-22 14:53:11

We are half way through just finished episode 4 . It’s really good and looking forward to the rest

Happygirl79 Fri 11-Feb-22 15:56:22

I've read all the Jack Reacher books. Seen all the films with Tom Cruise starring. BUT this new Jacker Reacher series was way better in every way. I thought it was true to the books. And the guy playing Jack was certainly my cup of tea.

seacliff Sat 12-Feb-22 08:24:13

Oh I'm glad they've commissioned season 2. I wonder if they will work their way through the books in numerical order.