The book was better. And this scene makes him look like a jerk, but she was actually trying to set him up to get a beat down, so really he wasn't. Also, @pokethebear you are right. Tom Cruise was a horrible casting choice. Jack Reacher is supposed to be something like 6'5" and 250 lbs of muscle.
I've not read the short stories but have read all the novels (that are on paperback). Child is good but he still slips a few Brit euphemisms into his writing about Americana. I drive a lot and read while at railroad crossings or waiting for appointments or deliveries or waiting for relatives at doctor appointments or when I cannot sleep. I try alternate fiction and nonfiction. John Adams biography is next. John Sanford and James Patterson are decent crime novelists as well.
Yeah, I read a lot too. My favorite books are mysteries, but I read all sorts of stuff especially if somebody recommends something. The Reacher series isn't my favorite ever, but I like the way he does dialogue and short but funny little tangents. I've read a few of Patterson's books and want to read through the Michael Bennett series after I am done with the Reacher series.
Lee Child done an interview recently, they turned down Dwayne Johnson for the roll because at the time he wasn't big enough to bring in the bankroll for the film. That why they went with Tom Cruise.
@Liger79 Jack Reacher isn't black (or Samoan or whatever he is) either. And I am absolutely positive they could have found somebody else. There are more than 2 actors.
But in the interview with the author, Lee Child, they discussed the size issue and impression given was that the main criteria was to have someone who could get in a bankroll. Matching the actor to character description very much less important.
What actor could they have used that would have close to the name recognition of Tom Cruise ? I'm sure they could have gone with HHH And made it a WWE production. would you watch that?
What actor could they have used that would have close to the name recognition of Tom Cruise ? I'm sure they could have gone with HHH And made it a WWE production. would you watch that?