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Read good things about it just now in the guardian too. I'll try it tonight.Season one covers the first Reacher novel, Killing Floor. Impression after watching episode 1: Great! Achieves the balance between cerebral and butt-kicking which made the novels so popular, in an episodic form which allows the story room to breathe.
Its quite watchable. I dont know the books. Looks to have good production values and some decent acting. Good violence too.I had missed this coming up. Really like the books. The trailer looks over-cooked to me. But I have prime and will give it a try. The Tom Cruise movies were okay, but it was always jarring how big and strong he is described in the books and then shorty Tom is playing the part. Even with elevator shoes Mr. Cruise just didn't fit the book Jack Reacher.
PS if you haven't heard they are raising the price of Amazon Prime $20 a year.
If it is raised to $20.00, I am out...I had missed this coming up. Really like the books. The trailer looks over-cooked to me. But I have prime and will give it a try. The Tom Cruise movies were okay, but it was always jarring how big and strong he is described in the books and then shorty Tom is playing the part. Even with elevator shoes Mr. Cruise just didn't fit the book Jack Reacher.
PS if you haven't heard they are raising the price of Amazon Prime $20 a year.
But also cerebral, sometimes calculating. Which I think the Prime series conveys well.I agree. While the Tom Cruise movies were watchable, the books were packed with references to just how big and intimidating Reacher was and this guy is built like a tank.
Going from $119 to $139 per year.If it is raised to $20.00, I am out...
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The books have always been a guilty pleasure for me. I really choked at the idea of Cruise who is 5'7" in his stocking feet playing Reacher. One of the things Child hammers home in every one of those books is the physicality (as in 6'5" physical stature) of Reacher, and, obviously, Cruise in no way fills that bill. I'll have to check the series out. See if this Reacher still owns nothing but a toothbrush and the clothes on his back.I agree. While the Tom Cruise movies were watchable, the books were packed with references to just how big and intimidating Reacher was and this guy is built like a tank.
We read the first half-dozen or so of the books and enjoyed them and were excited when the movie(s) were announced. That is until TC was announced as Reacher. The race of the character isn't important, but 5'7" just doesn't cut it. Looking forward to watching it after we finish Hawkeye.The books have always been a guilty pleasure for me. I really choked at the idea of Cruise who is 5'7" in his stocking feet playing Reacher. One of the things Child hammers home in every one of those books is the physicality (as in 6'5" physical stature) of Reacher, and, obviously, Cruise in no way fills that bill. I'll have to check the series out. See if this Reacher still owns nothing but a toothbrush and the clothes on his back.
I don't recall whether I cared for the second novel as much as the first. To date, I think I've read all but one or two of the books and recall "Killing Floor" and one or two others as standouts. But one device that I do find entertaining is how the author sets each in a different, non-sequential time of Reacher's life.Watched it over two nights, finishing last night. Really enjoyed it. He does a good job of channeling the character and looks the part as well. Well cast and acted. Glad to hear they've already okayed a second season!