Jack Reacher: Never Go Back

Action, Adventure, Crime

Jack Reacher must uncover the truth behind a major government conspiracy in order to clear his name. On the run as a fugitive from the law, Reacher uncovers a potential secret from his past that could change his life forever.

The critical consensus

What starts as a pared-down and brutal thriller quickly - and bizarrely - turns into a family melodrama.

(*) (*) (*) Geoffrey Macnab, The Independent, 19/10/2016

There's a comfortably familiar, old-fashioned feel to proceedings but it's solid, muscular action entertainment.

(*) (*) Angie Errigo, The List, 19/10/2016

Tom Cruise rattles through every trope in the book as the vigilante ex-soldier, this time fleeing corrupt bosses in a high-octane sequel that revels in its absurdity.

(*) (*) Peter Bradshaw, The Guardian, 19/10/2016

One for diehard fans of Lee Child’s books and Tom Cruise in action man mode.

(*) (*) Allan Hunter, Daily Express, 21/10/2016

Tom Cruise returns as the taciturn hero in a single-minded adventure with a bland supporting cast.

(*) (*) Jonathan Romney, The Observer, 23/10/2016

Overall, a superior sequel. Some people will never get over the height discrepancy but character-wise, Never Goes Back brings Reacher closer to the books for the type of thriller that rarely gets made these days.

(*) Jonathan Pile, Empire Online, 19/10/2016

(*) (*) Alistair Harkness, The Scotsman, 24/10/2016