Thread: Jack Reacher Movie
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Old 09-21-2011, 02:54 AM   #34
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Originally Posted by Eskarina View Post
...Also, Donald Westlake. I don't remember ever seeing his name before so I looked him up and found out that Mel Gibson's movie Payback was based on one of his novels. That movie is probably over 10 years old but I remember absolutely loving that character. I have now purchased The Hunter and it's sitting pretty on my TBR list...
"Payback" is also a remake of "Point Blank" (1967), which starred Lee Marvin. I loved Marvin in the role, and was prepared to be disappointed in Gibson, but I have to say he did a pretty good job, as well. Anyway, watch the earlier film if you liked the story.

I've never read any Jack Reacher stories, but based on what I've read here, I think Lee Marvin would have done a good job acting him in his day.
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