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Critic's Rating: 3.5

Story: Jack Reacher (Tom Cruise), a former military policeman must decode an arms deal conspiracy that sabotages the mission of his potential love interest — army Major Susan Turner (Cobie Smulders). Meanwhile, he must also ensure the safety of Sam (Danika Yarosh), a foster care teenager who may or may not be his daughter.

Review: Tom Cruise’s second film in the series based on the popular books by Lee Child is more engaging than the previous one. It lends an emotional touch to what you expect from a standard action-crime caper. The film is replete with hard-hitting fistfights, lots of running around, quick chase sequences, ample gunshots, cheeky one-liners, and a plot laced with suspense and a father-daughter side story. In totality, it ticks all the genre-specific traits that you anticipate from it. Cruise even lets his charming self, take a backseat as he puts on the brooding persona of his character with elan.

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However, in spite of delivering what’s expected of him, Tom Cruise just doesn’t fit in as the stoic Jack Reacher, period. You hope for a miracle throughout and expect the charming Ethan Hunt in him to take over. Cruise is not himself without that signature dimpled smirk and starry personality. Also, age seems to be finally catching up with him. His face looks heavier and gestures a tad restrained, which wasn’t the case even in his last release — 'Mission: Impossible - Rogue Nation'. The American superstar vaguely resembles Owen Wilson now. While it certainly isn’t a bad thing, he no longer looks like Tom Cruise and that’s a truly heart-breaking moment for his diehard fans.

Cobie Smulders is impressive as a competent officer, who hates to take orders, solely because she is a woman. She executes the stunt scenes well. However, there is no great chemistry between Cruise and her, given their supposed attraction to each other.

To cut to the chase, this crime thriller mostly works for its engaging plot and edge-of-the-seat action instead of its star power. However, if you are a massive Tom Cruise fan, do watch the film for that one scene towards the end, where he gives you glimpses of his ‘Top Gun’ days. That’s pure joy.
Summary / Analysis

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Plot Summary

Set four years after the events of the first film, Jack Reacher returns to the headquarters of his old military unit in to Washington, D.C to meet Major Susan Turner who has been working with him on solving cases across the country. Upon his arrival, he is informed that Turner is accused of espionage. He, himself faces a homicide charge. Also, there’s a paternity suit against him by a woman he doesn’t remember but who filed a complaint against him for non-payment of child support. Reacher now wonders if the alleged teenage girl is indeed his daughter. His status is of a reservist; now so he is ordered back into the Army. Reacher must also tackle the Hunter (Patrick Heusinger), a soldier who left the service but realized he can never go back to the world. Now he shoots people for money. Reacher picks up the Hunter’s tail and defeats him. He also protects the women in his life. The teenager confesses that she is not his daughter and knew it all along. The two strike an unlikely friendship. He also decodes a weapon conspiracy within the army, which killed the two officers, reporting to Susan Turner.
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Trivia & Goofs

TRIVIA

1. The movie is based on the eighteenth book from Lee Child's Jack Reacher series.

2. The film marks the second sequel Tom Cruise has made outside of the Mission: Impossible franchise.

FAQs
  1. What is the release date of 'Jack Reacher: Never Go Back'?
    Release date of Tom Cruise and Cobie Smulders starrer 'Jack Reacher: Never Go Back' is 2016-10-21.
  2. Who are the actors in 'Jack Reacher: Never Go Back'?
    'Jack Reacher: Never Go Back' star cast includes Tom Cruise, Cobie Smulders, Aldis Hodge and Danika Yarosh.
  3. Who is the director of 'Jack Reacher: Never Go Back'?
    'Jack Reacher: Never Go Back' is directed by Edward Zwick.
  4. What is Genre of 'Jack Reacher: Never Go Back'?
    'Jack Reacher: Never Go Back' belongs to 'Action, Thriller, Crime' genre.
  5. In Which Languages is 'Jack Reacher: Never Go Back' releasing?
    'Jack Reacher: Never Go Back' is releasing in Hindi and English.