Jack Reacher

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4.6 • 2.9K Ratings

🗓️ 28 May 2025

⏱️ 124 minutes

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Summary

He's an expert at finding a parking spot in Pittsburgh. Which is no easy feat, let me tell you! In this week’s new podcast, we’re taking aim at Jack Reacher. Tom Cruise stars as the mysterious drifter and former military investigator in this gritty action thriller. It also marks the first time Cruise teamed up with director Christopher McQuarrie, a partnership that would lead to several Impossible films to come. Does this adaptation of Lee Child’s popular novel One Shot hit the mark? Listen now as our hosts break down the action, the performances, and whether Jack Reacher stands tall or falls short.

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0:00.0	Jack Reacher is a ghost.
0:08.0	Can you at least tell me who he is?
0:11.0	Well, I can tell you he was.
0:13.0	Blood military, his first trip to the United States was to return West Point.
0:18.0	Four years later, he ships out for good.
0:20.0	Served with distinction. Silver star, bronze star,
0:24.1	Legion of Merit, and a Purple Heart. He spent the bulk of his service in the military police,
0:29.7	by all accounts, a brilliant investigator. Apparently a troublemaker, too.
0:36.0	Welcome to now playing podcast, Jack Reacher movie retrospective series.
0:42.3	Who the hell are you?
0:44.5	The guy you didn't count on.
0:48.6	Hosted by Brock.
0:50.3	A man this rare can always be of use.
0:54.6	Jason.
0:55.4	I'm in your blind spot, and I have nothing better to do.
0:59.8	And Arnie.
1:01.0	Now we know who's who.
1:02.6	Let's get this done.
1:05.4	But be warned, this episode will contain detailed plot spoilers and mildly objectionable language.
1:11.9	It's your last chance to walk away.
1:14.3	We hope you enjoy the show.
1:16.2	Is that fear I hear in your voice, Jack?
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