Unlike the first
movie, Jack
Reacher (2012), which was worth seeing when you get the chance,
this movie is worth avoiding.
The name Never Go Back is exactly what you should do—see the first
and don’t look back for seconds. These movies are based on several Jack Reacher
books by author Lee Child.
The first
movie was a financial success, and it was fun to watch, with nice
action scenes. This sequel, however, has had bad reviews from audiences and
critics alike. I have no idea if it will be a commercial success, but these
movies won’t become a successful franchise like Cruise’s Mission:
Impossible series. When you start to wonder, “What went wrong with this
movie?” you’ll be amazed at the list you can come up with. The action scenes
lacked enthusiasm, the plot—which you’d expect to be at least better than the
first—is nowhere close, and the supporting cast did nothing for this movie the
way Robert Duvall did for the first.
The writers
decided to give the lead character, Reacher, an emotional side. If you’re a fan
of action flicks, you’ll know that never works out the way you plan, especially
when the movie is about a character who acts without emotions. In this sequel,
Reacher is asking a lady out on a date and has to care for a 15-year-old who
claims to be his daughter.
With all these
emotions in the air, we have a Jack who is hindered by them, making him less
effective. His lack of effectiveness made the movie drag endlessly. I also had
an issue with Jack’s brushes with the military—his escape scenes weren’t slick
enough for a character of his caliber.
The movie plot
starts with Jack (Tom Cruise) helping the military bust up a human trafficking
ring. He’s been in constant contact with Major Susan Turner (Cobie Smulders),
whom he asked out, hoping to start some form of relationship.
Major Turner
gets mixed up in a conspiracy involving missing weapons and drug deals, which
gets her arrested a day before Reacher travels to meet her.
Reacher also
learns that day that a woman has filed a lawsuit against him for child support,
claiming Reacher is the father of her 15-year-old daughter.
This movie won’t make as much money as the first, and as I said above, I’d advise anyone to save their money and skip this one.
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