Jack Reacher: Never Go Back (2016)
Former Major Jack Reacher visits his old military headquarters only to find Major Susan Turner, his contact, arrested for espionage. Reacher helps Turner escape and they become fugitives while working to expose a deep military conspiracy. They protect a teenager who might connect Reacher to the sinister organization hunting them across the country.
Length: 1h58m
Genre: Action, Thriller
This Title is: High-stakes action and military conspiracy
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Netflix Canada
Cast
Tom Cruise, Cobie Smulders, Danika Yarosh, Aldis Hodge, Patrick Heusinger
Parental Guidance
Maturity Rating: PG-13 – Sequences of violence and action, some bloody images, language, and thematic elements
Trivia
- This action thriller is the sequel to the 2012 movie *Jack Reacher* and is based on the 2013 Lee Child novel of the same title.
- Lee Child, the author who created the Jack Reacher character, makes a brief cameo appearance in the production as an airport agent.
- Director Edward Zwick previously collaborated with star Tom Cruise on the Oscar-nominated epic, *The Last Samurai*.
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Our Review
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I found this second adventure for Jack Reacher to be a tremendously engaging ride from start to finish. Tom Cruise once again brings his signature intensity to the role of the former military policeman, delivering powerful action sequences that feel grittier and more immediate than most big-budget spectacles. The supporting cast, particularly Cobie Smulders as Major Susan Turner, is excellent, providing a sharp and capable partner who holds her own every step of the way. I especially enjoyed the dynamic that forms between Reacher, Turner, and the young girl, Samantha. This unexpected triad adds a genuine emotional layer to the explosive conspiracy at the core of the quest. The action choreography is a real highlight, focusing on brutal, efficient hand-to-hand combat that is perfectly suited to the main character’s style. We are treated to a well-paced story that successfully combines a mysterious military cover-up with relentless, on-the-run excitement. It is a fantastic showcase for star power and expertly executed set pieces, providing exactly the kind of thrilling escapism I crave. The production value is high, ensuring the cross-country chase sequences look appropriately sleek and expansive.
