I am somewhat disappointed. They have gone with Tom Cruise as Jack Reacher.....wtf!!

I've read around 5 so far then had a break and only just recently downloaded this one for my Kindle and started it http://www.leechild.com/hardway.php

for those that don't know, Jack is the main character in the books by Lee Child which are good mindless fun with a great character. The problem with choosing TC is that Jack as described in the books is "Reacher is 6' 5" tall (1.96m) with a 50-inch chest, and weighing between 210 and 250 pounds (100–115 kg)." More details wiki

If you know these novels can you picture Tom Cruise as Jack? a bit hard. So i thought maybe they'll use some trick photography angles to make him seem this size, nope! I can't really think, out of the modern day actors, who would have been suitable but I am under whelmed by the choice of Tom. There are a few other characteristics, if you've read any of the books you'll know, that to me just don't fit with TC in the role.

Maybe Statham, or Bale? 20 years ago i would have gone Eastwood for sure.

What's the feedback on who would have suited this role?

"Reacher is 6' 5" tall (1.96m) with a 50-inch chest, and weighing between 210 and 250 pound
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I can't really think, out of the modern day actors, who would have been suitable

Ron Pearlman

e: Or Dwayne Johnson

Haven't read any Jack Reacher books, but it did make me think, I'm suprised nobodys bought the rights to Matthew Reilly's Scarecrow or Seven Ancient Wonders books. Both series would make pretty good popcorn movies imo.

yeah they would make good action/adventure movies. i think he sold hover car racer to disney a few years back but they haven't done anything with it.

No idea about the books but as for the lead role, Whoop is more on the money. 100+kg is asking for a big guy - bale has no size and while statham is ripped a quick google has him as less than 6 foot and probably 80kg or so. You're really asking for a big ass muscle man.

This wasnt a bad skim:
http://www.muscleprodigy.com/most-jacked-celebrities-actors-arcl-1334.html
Dolph Lundgren seemed one of the best picks height+weight wise as most of the others dont even get to close to 200 pounds.

hate reillys writing style.

If you know these novels can you picture Tom Cruise as Jack? a bit hard.

I think I'll be thinking about this throughout the movie, Tom is a midget.

The Rock would be the closest in terms of physique.

Looking at DeadlyDav0's list - Ryan Reynolds? Not sure he could be as serious as Jack is.

Tom Cruise....a bit short for the role....and that's being super kind.

Step: agreed they could make for good movies. I sort of see him as Clive Cussler lite in terms of storyline but I just can't stand the way he almost always ends a chapter with what he sees as suspense (oh no XXX is gonna die) and then in the first sentence of the next chapter XXX survives.

kinda silly starting it with scarecrow since it's the third book in the series.

i know he black but this guy is huge!

Michael Jai White
http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0925220/

i know he black but this guy is huge!Michael Jai White

From my link:
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 220 lbs.

Got some serious size for only 100kg.

Tom Cruise as Jack Reacher? Seriously?

Why not have Peter Dinklage play the role? About the same height, but at least Peter can act.

Maybe I was a little harsh. He's not *terrible* at acting. I don't think he's great however. (Still about the same height as Peter though! lol)

Tom Cruise is a nutcase but he is a fine actor. What movies do you think he has acted badly in?

+1

Tom's 50 Shroud, how old should he be?

PS: i don't think tom cruise should ever work again, but as for age, it's not like he's young you know..