One of the most underrated action movies of the 2010s is available to stream for free, and the action thriller is shooting up the free streaming charts.Tom Cruisehas made a name for himself in the action genre. He may have started his career with films likeJerry Maguire,A Few Good Men,Rain Man, andEyes Wide Shut. ButTop Gunand theMission: Impossiblefranchise gave Cruise the need for speed, and threw him headfirst into the action genre, where he has sat comfortably ever since. In 2012,Tom Cruise released one of his more underappreciated action outings.Based on a famous action thriller series by Lee Child, which has since been turned into a far more successful TV series, the movie in question is now streaming for free, and it’s a must-watch for action fans.
Tom Cruise’sJack Reacheris currently streaming for free on Pluto TV, and users are obsessed with the underrated action movie. It is the 9th most-watched film on the platform this week. Fans of Lee Child’s novels will likely preferPrime Video’s TV reboot of theReacherseries, but the Tom Cruise version is still a good action movie in its own right (even if it’s not the bestJack Reacheradaptation). Cruise starred as the eponymous character, with a supporting cast that included Rosamund Pike, Alexia Fast, Richard Jenkins, Jai Courtney, David Oyelowo, and Werner Herzog (who was continuing his side quest to appear in the most random movies and TV shows).
The 2012 movie follows Jack Reacher as he seeks to defend an ex-military sniper who has been framed for murdering five people. But as you might expect, the truth isn’t as simple as he once thought. Again,Jack Reacherisn’t a great Lee Child adaptation, but it is still a good action movie. The film features some great shootouts and one of the best fight scenes in Tom Cruise’s career. The official synopsis reads:
“One morning in an ordinary town, five people are shot dead in a seemingly random attack; all evidence points to a single suspect: an ex-military sniper who is quickly brought into custody; Reacher, an enigmatic ex-Army investigator, believes the authorities have the right man but agrees to help the sniper’s defense attorney.. However, the more Reacher delves into the case, the less clear-cut it appears.”
‘Jack Reacher’ Was a Modest Box Office Success, Despite Mixed Reviews
WhenJack Reacherwas released in 2012, it performed decently at the box office. The film grossed $218 million worldwide, against a budget of $60 million. It likely would have earned more if it weren’t for the middling word-of-mouth reviews.Jack Reachersits at a decent 64% on Rotten Tomatoes. Audiences enjoyed the film slightly more, as it boasts a 67% audience rating.
Jack Reacherwas successful enough at the box office to earn a sequel.Jack Reacher: Never Go Backwas released in 2016.However, the sequel failed to live up to the original, earning a measly 37% on Rotten Tomatoes.
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