Jack Reacher Movie - Page 2

plib · 05-09-2012, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Bilbo1967

Looking forward to a Reacher film, but, Goddammit, and I know this has been discussed before, Cruise is not Reacher material!

Agreed, but he'll pull in $20 million or so anyway, they'll wreck the book but have screens full of expensive special effects, the MPAA will whine that TPB et. al. have ruined its profits, and no one with a share of the net will see a penny. (not that they would have anyway, TPB or no).

hrosvit · 05-09-2012, 06:52 PM

Cruise would be absolutely terrible. As someone stated, Reacher's stature is an integral part of the plot of every single book. Selecting the Little Man of Leading Men would guarantee a disconnect from the books, and irritate hard-core fans. But maybe they don't care.

Also as someone else said, I'll still see it. Bad movies can't ruin my favorite books. Point of Impact is possibly my favorite book, and the Mark Wahlberg movie didn't ruin it for me. John Sandford's Prey series is probably my favorite series, and the dreadful Eriq LaSalle made-for-tv movie couldn't damage that. But they do make me cry just a little bit.

Apache · 05-09-2012, 10:30 PM

I still like Liam Neeson best. He is 6' 4" 210 lbs and he is a great actor.
Apache

sadievan · 05-10-2012, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by DiapDealer

Reacher's size, bulk and overall density are simply ingrained in all the different plots. The denseness of his pectoral muscles alone stopped a bullet dead in its tracks in one of the books for cripes sake.

Tom Cruise could pull off "sneaky assassin," but any attempt to portray him as a "hulking bruiser of a badass" will be laughable. And rewriting Jack Reacher as anything less than a hulking bruiser of a badass will be unacceptable.

Agreed. I've read three Jack Reacher books so far and each one talks about his size. In one he flattened 6 guys in 6 seconds. I just can't see Cruise doing that.

Right now I'm cheating on Jack with Mitch Rapp. Another good character.

Carol

sadievan · 05-10-2012, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Apache

I still like Liam Neeson best. He is 6' 4" 210 lbs and he is a great actor.
Apache

Liam would make a good Reacher.

Carol

carpetmojo · 05-10-2012, 04:14 AM

I've had a sneak preview of the script's film treatment, and boy, is it ever ingenious and imaginative !

"In a skillful mingling and re-telling of the two iconic stories, boasting new computer generating techniques, 'Alice in Wonderland' merges with the Reacher fable..... John Dodgson mistakenly sips from a magical elixier he finds behind his shaving mirror, which he used but rarely as his light hair didn't show much, which transforms him from a mild-mannered well-known movie star, into his alter-go, the enigmatic Jack Reacher, with a mysterious past that is slowly revealed as the story unfolds. Expect surprises, expect spectacle, expect Tom Cruise as you've never seen him before !!

With attitude!

With anger!

Above all, with respect for Right, Justice, Revenge, and very, very violent retribution for somebody ! "

Apache · 05-10-2012, 07:32 AM

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Originally Posted by carpetmojo

I've had a sneak preview of the script's film treatment, and boy, is it ever ingenious and imaginative !

"In a skillful mingling and re-telling of the two iconic stories, boasting new computer generating techniques, 'Alice in Wonderland' merges with the Reacher fable..... John Dodgson mistakenly sips from a magical elixier he finds behind his shaving mirror, which he used but rarely as his light hair didn't show much, which transforms him from a mild-mannered well-known movie star, into his alter-go, the enigmatic Jack Reacher, with a mysterious past that is slowly revealed as the story unfolds. Expect surprises, expect spectacle, expect Tom Cruise as you've never seen him before !!

With attitude!

With anger!

Above all, with respect for Right, Justice, Revenge, and very, very violent retribution for somebody ! "

So it is going to be a Fantasy Movie.

A dwarf is magically transformed into a giant.

Apache

rhadin · 05-10-2012, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Apache

I still like Liam Neeson best. He is 6' 4" 210 lbs and he is a great actor.
Apache

I agree.

plib · 05-10-2012, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Apache

I still like Liam Neeson best. He is 6' 4" 210 lbs and he is a great actor.
Apache

Agreed, on all counts. He also does "menacing" really well (though for someone raised in Antrim and Belfast during the Troubles that's probably second nature

)

orlok · 05-10-2012, 08:09 AM

He's just a tad too old for the part, though?

plib · 05-10-2012, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by orlok

He's just a tad too old for the part, though?

Cruise only has 10 years on him, and it didn't stop Sean Connery from being a pretty effective James Bond well into his dotage.

hrosvit · 05-10-2012, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by orlok

He's just a tad too old for the part, though?

This was my thought, also. I am a big Liam Neeson fan, and he is an appropriate size, but, at least to me, he seems too old.

Apache · 05-10-2012, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by hrosvit

This was my thought, also. I am a big Liam Neeson fan, and he is an appropriate size, but, at least to me, he seems too old.

Makeup?
I think they could make him look younger easier than they could make Tom Cruise Taller and Stronger.

Apache

orlok · 05-10-2012, 12:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Apache

Makeup?
I think they could make him look younger easier than they could make Tom Cruise Taller and Stronger.

Apache

I agree. That makeup hasn't been invented yet. And I too like Neeson - I just think he's a bit too battered and worldweary. I picture someone more vital and virile, full of supressed energy.

afv011 · 05-10-2012, 12:20 PM

I also agree Liam is a bit too old. Why not cast somebody new that fits the profile and give him a chance?

05-10-2012, 04:14 AM	#21
carpetmojo Wizard Posts: 3,117 Karma: 9269999 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: UK Device: Sony- T3, PRS650, 350, T1/2/3, Paperwhite, Fire 8.9,Samsung Tab S 10.5	Hot news..... I've had a sneak preview of the script's film treatment, and boy, is it ever ingenious and imaginative ! "In a skillful mingling and re-telling of the two iconic stories, boasting new computer generating techniques, 'Alice in Wonderland' merges with the Reacher fable..... John Dodgson mistakenly sips from a magical elixier he finds behind his shaving mirror, which he used but rarely as his light hair didn't show much, which transforms him from a mild-mannered well-known movie star, into his alter-go, the enigmatic Jack Reacher, with a mysterious past that is slowly revealed as the story unfolds. Expect surprises, expect spectacle, expect Tom Cruise as you've never seen him before !! With attitude! With anger! Above all, with respect for Right, Justice, Revenge, and very, very violent retribution for somebody ! "

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hrosvit Moron Posts: 333 Karma: 3113890 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Southwest PA Device: iPad 3, Galaxy Note 2, Nook ST	Cruise would be absolutely terrible. As someone stated, Reacher's stature is an integral part of the plot of every single book. Selecting the Little Man of Leading Men would guarantee a disconnect from the books, and irritate hard-core fans. But maybe they don't care. Also as someone else said, I'll still see it. Bad movies can't ruin my favorite books. Point of Impact is possibly my favorite book, and the Mark Wahlberg movie didn't ruin it for me. John Sandford's Prey series is probably my favorite series, and the dreadful Eriq LaSalle made-for-tv movie couldn't damage that. But they do make me cry just a little bit.

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Apache Readaholic Posts: 5,277 Karma: 90000484 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: South Georgia Device: Surface Pro 6 / Galaxy Tab A 8"	I still like Liam Neeson best. He is 6' 4" 210 lbs and he is a great actor. Apache

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afv011 Captain Penguin Posts: 2,964 Karma: 2079777777 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Seattle, WA Device: Kobo Clara BW, Kobo Libra 2, Nook Glowlight	I also agree Liam is a bit too old. Why not cast somebody new that fits the profile and give him a chance?