The 7 best Jack Reacher beatdowns, ranked

The two Jack Richer Movies are jam-packed with some compelling action sequences, but some of them are much more enjoyable than others. Based on Lee Child’s Jack RichR books, the Jack Richer Movies are widely criticized for not accurately portraying the titular character. While Reacher stands at 6 feet 5 inches in the original books, the movies feature Tom Cruise as the character, which significantly changes his physical appearance and overall demeanor. Despite the casting criticism, however, the films are quite gripping when dissociated from the original novels.

Tom Cruise does an incredible job of portraying Jack Reacher’s stoicism and ability to say a lot without saying much. The actor may not be as massive as the original Jack Reacher in stature, but he carries himself with enough confidence and poise in the film to come across as a formidable action hero. Even during most action sequences, Tom Cruise’s Jack Reacher demonstrates a commanding presence, making many of the films’ beatdown scenes memorable.

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The garage brawl

Jack Reacher: Never Go Back (2016)

Almost halfway Jack Reacher: Never Go BackThe titular character notices that several men have followed him. Instead of running away or clinging to the people, he calmly steps into a garage in typical Jack Reacher fashion. Once inside, he has a short conversation with the men, and, as always, warns them that they might make a mistake. When one of the people asks him how he “wanna do it” He jokingly asks them to fight him one at a time. Even when one person points his gun at him, Reacher shows no fear, realizing that they cannot kill him.

However, when the fight finally breaks loose, Reacher doesn’t hold back from breaking some bones and delivering brutal blows. The people, too, eventually realize what they’re messing with. As a result, in the heat of the moment, they take out their guns and try to shoot him dead. Despite being unarmed, Reacher manages to stay one step ahead and overpowers them all without sustaining any severe injuries.

6

Reacher & Hunter’s Kitchen Fight

Jack Reacher: Never Go Back (2016)

After escaping from prison Jack Reacher: Never Go BackJack Reacher and Turner find themselves in a kitchen where Hunter approaches them. Realizing they have nowhere else to go, Reacher puts his military combat skills on full display and initially attempts to take Hunter down with Turner’s help. However, Hunter does not back down and impressively overpowers the two characters single-handedly.

Unfortunately, before he can kill them, the police arrive at the crime scene and ask him to step back. As Jack Reacher is supposed to be an overpowered protagonist, It seems a little strange that Hunter is able to defeat him with ease. However, this fight sequence in the movie perfectly paves the way for the film’s final showdown between Reacher and Hunter.

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Jack Reacher & the Hunter’s Final Fight

Jack Reacher: Never Go Back (2016)

Reacher and Hunter’s final showdown in Jack Reacher: Never Go Back Hunter starts to have the upper hand. However, Reacher and Turner regain control by killing all of Hunter’s henchmen and move towards him to save Samantha. In a final confrontation, Reacher finds himself in a tough spot when Hunter threatens to push Sam off the roof of a house. Instead of giving in to the pressure of rescuing her and getting Hunter out of his way, Reacher, as always, remains calm.

Just as Sam cleverly escapes from Hunter’s grasp, Reacher spears him off the roof and falls to the ground with him. The two men then duke it out in a one-on-one fight, where Hunter initially lands some decent blows. However, Reacher eventually teaches him a lesson Break his arm, his neck, and then his leg before pushing him off the roof to kill him. This fight scene is short but impressive enough to bring a solid closure to the movie’s storyline.

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Reacher & Charlie’s Final One-On-One Fistfight

Jack Reacher (2012)

In the first Jack Richer In the final arc of the movie, Reacher and ex-United States Marine Corps Gunnery Sergeant Martin Cash join forces to kill Zack’s henchmen. Once the shenchmen are out of the way, Reacher finds himself face-to-face with Charlie. Despite being armed, Jack Reacher decides to fight Charlie in a fair and square fistfight. Since the movie version of Reacher is significantly smaller than his original counterpart, Charlie seems certain that he will win the fight.

Jack Reacher rarely meets enemies bigger than him In the original Lee Child novels. However, with Tom Cruise portraying the character, the two movies try to make him look overpowered by showing how impressive he is against physically larger opponents. Even in the final fight of the first film, Charlie towers over Jack Reacher, but the Tom Cruise character still beats him with his brute strength, unyielding determination to serve justice and fighting skills.

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Action against law enforcers

Jack Reacher: Never Go Back

in Jack Reacher: Never Go Backs opening arc, Reacher is arrested after being framed for murder. Seeing it as an opportunity to help Turner escape, he first knocks down the police officer who leads him to his room. He then wears an officer’s uniform to blend in before making his way to Turner’s room. Realizing the seriousness of the situation, Richer wastes no time and begins attacking the guards in Turner’s room in the prison.

Turner also senses that something is wrong and helps him control the situation. After finally eradicating the two threats, he informs Turner that they are there to kill her. While the scene doesn’t fully showcase Reacher’s impressive combat skills, It underscores his ability to react quickly and even marks the beginning of his collaboration with Turner.

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The two-on-one house showdown

Jack Reacher (2012)

While almost all action scenes in the Jack Richer movies take themselves too seriously, This one brings some levity by featuring two goofy villains. After getting Jeb’s address from Sandy, Reacher heads to his home, hoping to find some new leads. However, two men trail him and try to corner him inside the house. Despite being Zek’s trusted henchmen, the two villainous characters in this scene end up accidentally attacking each other instead of beating Jack Reacher.

When they finally try to have control over the situation, Tom Cruise’s Jack Reacher lashes out at them and easily beats them down. A third man emerges behind Jack Reacher with a gun. However, before he can fire, Reacher disarms him and takes his car keys after warning him not to cross paths with him again. Due to its added levity, this ranks among the best action sequences of the movie franchise.

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The bar beatdown

Jack Reacher (2012)

The bar fight in Jack Richer It begins with the titular character thinking about the training he received for the central mass murder. His train of thought is suddenly interrupted by a woman who tries to attract him. Reacher, sensing a trap, halts her advances, which escalates the situation. Before he knows it, he is surrounded by a group of people with the woman complaining that he is insulting her.

Reacher tries to warn the people about the consequences of fighting him. However, they underestimated him, believing that outnumbering him would be enough. When they finally step out for a showdown, Reacher reminds the leader of the group that it was his choice. Before the leader, Jeb, can even land a punch, Jack Reacher plows him with several brutal shots that leave him gasping for air. Even the men meet a similar fate before the police arrive on the scene. This fight scene in Jack Richer Perfectly captures how overpowered and badass the titular character is compared to regular guns and criminals.