I almost watched a film last night but couldn’t persuade myself that I could believe that Tom Cruise was Jack Reacher.

I'm with you! I've only read one of the books but my impression was that Jack Reacher is a big man and not Tom Cruise!

I too love the Lee Childs books, I have to agree that Tom Cruise does not live up to the description of Jack Reacher in the books. I still watch the films (although in the second one Tom looked his age and sometimes as if he had just had a shot of botox!).

No, you aren’t being unreasonable, it’s ridiculous casting Tom Cruise when Jack Reacher is supposed to be over 6 ft tall and younger!
So I haven’t watched the films, but I have read and enjoyed the books.

Oh yes I do agree, I was horrified when I heard they'd cast diddy Tom Cruise as Jack Reacher. He is nothing like the books description.

I did eventually watch one, it was OK as an action movie showing Tom doing his own stunts. But try and forget the books when you watch it.,

Same here. He's just not right

I``ve been in love with Jack Reacher for a few years now, and definitely can`t make myself watch Tom Cruise playing him. In my mind, Reacher looks a bit like a young version of Peter Schmeikel, the former Man U goalkeeper.

You’ve convinced me Seacliff I definitely won’t upset myself.
I will continue with the man in my head.

Agree.
It is quite difficult to read a book and have the character and his mannerisms firmly implanted in your head then to see a completely persona on film.

Snap! Mini Cruise is not a Jack Reacher

Another Lee Child fan here. How could they do that to Jack Reacher? So I can't watch Tom Cruise . DH has recorded the film.

I got really angry when it was first announced, I took it personally!!

I'm not sure, but I did hear Tom Cruise paid a lot of money for the film rights provided he could star. Not sure if that's true.

Pamela, there is always the Bodyguard, on tonight? No way Jack Reacher, but some find it good

Tom Cruise was one of the producers so naturally he cast himself in the lead! I've been trying to think of a younger actor who could play the part convincingly but can't think of any. Who would others like to see play the part - Clint Eastwood would have been perfect but is too old now!!!

My sister has read most of the Jack Reacher books and she can't believe Tom Cruise is in the role either.

I've read most of the books but didn't want to see the film once I had heard that Cruise was to play Jack Reacher. I think I read somewhere that in some scenes he had to stand on a box!

Isn't it on tonight?
DH wants to watch it; I asked him to record it!

Read the books and seen the film. Tom Cruise is not in any way Jack Reacher. Totally miscast. I don't think the books should be made into films. I think we all have an idea in our minds what our Jack Reacher would look like and I doubt if we could all agree on one actor. But it certainly isn't Tom Cruise.

Not Clint Eastwood, not bulky enough.

and much too old

I suppose Dwayne Johnson is the right size but I'm not sure about his acting ability!

I've read and enjoyed most of the books. Started to watch a DVD of the film with my DGS. Gave up after about half an hour. DGS thought it was boring and I thought Tom Cruise was just creepy---- nothing like Jack Reacher.

I could not watc the film because of the casting either. I feel the casting discredits the whole feeling that Reacher is to impose on the story. A giant with principles but who is prepared to use violence to get the result he believes in. I am never quite sure why I m little in love with a man who might otherwise be described as a thug - is he or isn’t he? Whatever the answer, Tom Cruise doesn’t fit the bill. Suggestions on the rest of the thread ladies - after all, if James Bond can be recast ...........

Joe Manganiello would fit the bill nicely I reckon! He's tall - 6'4" and 41 years old and... well I'll let his picture speak for itself

I imagine Jack Reacher with scruffy dishevelled blondish hair, a bit "craggy" not smooth, very tall and strong, a little bit like a younger Harrison Ford.

Seaclffe, I also read cruise paid loadsamoney so he could be Reacher. Bathsheba, yes joe mangellio would be fine.