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He is a terrible match for the character, Jack Reacher fans insisted.
Cruises production company Cruise/Wagner Productions acquired the film rights to Jack Reacher back in 2005.
It went into production at a pivotal moment in Cruises career as well as McQuarries.
Cruise rethought his approach to blockbuster filmmaking accordingly forJack Reacher.
He used that leverage to break McQuarrie out of director jail and put him behind the camera once again.
It proved a savvy move.
Speaking of which, an entire essay could be dedicated to the first 12 minutes alone.
It is a well-plotted mystery thriller but nothing extraordinary on its own.
Cruise and McQuarries partnership has now been going strong for nearly 15 years.
Jack Reacheris streaming onAmazon Prime Video.
