About freedom and faith

Alexys 2022-04-24 07:01:03

The suspenseful action film "Jack Reacher" starring Hollywood superstar Tom Cruise follows the omnipotent hero image of the American blockbuster, and this hero who makes the audience unable to judge whether it is a positive character or a negative character is characterized by his agile skills and high altitude. His IQ perfectly demonstrates the qualities that an admirable hero should possess. At the same time, the film also gradually solves the mystery in the development of the complex and the narrative of the story, making the truth surface, and allowing the audience to follow the choices and actions of the protagonist in the film to further understand the deep meaning of freedom and belief.
The film is adapted from the novel of the same name by Richard, "The King of British Thriller Novels". The director further concretized the plot in the book and used very shocking camera effects to set off the film's atmosphere. Whether it is the actual shooting of the scene or the special effects, it adds a lot to the storyline. The biggest difference between this film and the American action films we have seen in the past is the addition of a lot of martial arts fights. For a long time, "Kung Fu drama" seems to be the symbol of Chinese movies. However, in this film, in order to highlight Jack's instinctive ranger personality, a lot of melee fighting scenes are specially added, so that Tom Cruise's tough guy image is undoubtedly established. on the screen. From this point of view, the director's choreography and shaping are really painstaking. Christopher McCauley, who has several roles, has provoked the role of writing and directing himself. It can be seen that the first film he directed, Michael Cowley put a lot of effort into the story, and he must have done a very in-depth study on the storyline in the early stages of filming, so that the complex plot and character settings, and the development of the interlocking events became clear and clear, allowing the audience to watch. Immersive and full of expectations.
The film follows former Army police officer Jack Reacher who investigates a downtown shooting in order to help clear Barr. A lot of foreshadowing and suspense were set at the beginning of the film, and the truth of the case finally surfaced as the content of the film advanced layer by layer. In the process of solving the case, the detective process of Jack Reacher and lawyer Helen is full of thrills and twists and turns. Helen was even kidnapped by the murder group. But the brave and fearless Jack rescued the beautiful female lawyer with the help of the sniper owner. The ending may be the most unexpected part of the film. Jack "solved" all the evil forces without waiting for the police to come. He didn't think about the mutual affection he had with the young female lawyer, but was nostalgic for his homeless life. Jack chose to leave for freedom and faith, and finally achieved his goal, getting justice for Barr and allowing the real murderer to receive the punishment he deserved.
This film is a comprehensive masterpiece that integrates multi-faceted elements. The three-dimensional surround film effects, the selection of handsome and beautiful actors, and the exciting plot settings all make the audience move. At the same time, after all the wars subsided, it sublimated into the search for true freedom and faith.

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Jack Reacher quotes

  • [Helen answers her phone while her father and Emerson are in the room]

    Helen: This is Helen.

    Jack Reacher: [on the other end] I'm guessing the police are there?

    Helen: [quietly angry] Yep.

    Jack Reacher: By your response, I'm guessing I have about 30 seconds before you hand them the phone.

    Helen: If that.

    Jack Reacher: If you believe someone could frame Barr, you have to believe they could do the same to me.

    Helen: I suppose that's possible.

    Jack Reacher: She was a sweet kid, Helen. And they killed her because of me. They want me to run. But I won't. I'm gonna finish this.

    Helen: No, that's not a good idea.

    Jack Reacher: Listen, two things. One, I... I stole your car.

    [Helen makes a "Seriously?" face]

    Jack Reacher: If you want to end this, just hang up the phone and report it missing. And I'll understand.

    Helen: And anything else?

    Jack Reacher: I thought I'd be pushing it if I mentioned this earlier. Now I guess all bets are off. You need to watch what you say to Emerson and your father. I think one of them might be in on it.

    [Emerson and Helen's father both now realize Helen's been on the phone for a while]

    Helen: [trying to end the call] All right. Thanks for calling. I have to go.

    Jack Reacher: Wait. I've been followed from day one. Only three people knew I was here. Emerson, your father and you. You need to ask yourself, "Who has the most to lose if we clear Barr?" Who tried to warn you off me? Of course, I could be wrong. If you think I am, just hand over the phone. There's no sense in getting any deeper.

  • [Reacher arrives at the gun range that Barr and Jeb would use and walks in. He looks at the targets hung up on the wall with almost precision accuracy]

    Jack Reacher: [to the man behind the counter] You got some fine shooters here.

    Cash: Fine as frog's hair. Rarer, too. Because most of them fellas out there can't shoot worth a damn. You ask them to put three rounds in the black, well... they'll suck it.

    Jack Reacher: I'm looking for the owner.

    Cash: That'd be me. Martin Cash.

    Jack Reacher: [sticks his hand out to shake] Aaron Ward.

    Cash: What can I do for you, Mr. Ward?

    [stops, not sure he's heard correctly]

    Cash: Ward?

    Jack Reacher: Yeah, I'm looking for a friend of mine. We served in Iraq. The guy just dropped off the grid, you know?

    Cash: It happens. Yep.

    Jack Reacher: Yeah. Anyway, he was a shooter. Last I heard, he lived around here somewhere and I...

    Cash: When did he get out of the Army?

    Jack Reacher: [smiles] Well, I didn't say the Army.

    Cash: Well, you said you served with him. You're no jarhead. Man on a flying horse could see that.

    Jack Reacher: Well, my father was in the Corps, if that helps.

    Cash: Well, that makes you half-human anyway. Your friend got a name?

    Jack Reacher: James Barr.

    Cash: James Barr.

    [feigns innocence]

    Cash: Never heard of him.

    Jack Reacher: I think you have. I think you've been dreading the moment some cop comes in here asking after him. Because it's for sure some soccer mom around here is more worried about your range than the swimming pool in her backyard or the drain cleaner under her sink. Wouldn't matter to her if Barr did his killings 100 miles away, only that he came here to rehearse. She'd have a case to shut you down and nothing better to do.

    Cash: What do you want?

    Jack Reacher: I want to know who Barr's friends were.

    [in response, Cash finishes assembling a weapon pointedly]

    Cash: [sternly] Those boys out there, they're mighty touchy when it comes to their Constitutional rights. Suppose I tell them a cop is in here asking after my members?

    Jack Reacher: I'm not a cop.

    Cash: What are you?

    Jack Reacher: I work for Barr's attorney. We have reason to believe he's innocent.

    Cash: The hell you say.

    Jack Reacher: Be that as it may, I'm the only one who's bothered to track him this far. You help me out and I'll be in your debt.

    Cash: And if I don't?

    Jack Reacher: [heading towards the door] Maybe you can coach soccer.

    Cash: You put three in the center and maybe we'll talk.

    Jack Reacher: Can I have a few to warm up?

    [in addition to the three bullets he's already pulled out, Cash adds one single bullet - Reacher's sole mulligan]