I don't have a very high opinion of Tom Cruise's acting ability, and he certainly doesn't remotely resemble my mental picture of Jack Reacher.

I'll reserve my final judgement until after I've seen the film.

I've read all the Reacher books and I must admit that Tom Cruise wasn't amongst the actors I pictured in the role, but then again I'm not aware of many actors that fit the bill, especially height wise.

Having seen the trailer though, I think he may pull it off if you forget about the physical attributes

Cganges have been made to the promotional trailer http://www.independent.ie/entertainment/film-cinema/gun-scene-cut-from-reacher-promo-3331072.html

FE - I was just trying [in a nice way], to give Tom 'the benefit of the doubt'.

I've just read a review of the Jack Reacher film and it looks quite good.

Seems they've lifted some Reacher traits from the book and left others behind, thus eliminating the physical attribute problem.

Werner Herzog is apparently brilliant as the villain.

Looks like a good option over the wet xmas holidays we're going to have