Jack Reacher (2012)
I don't think there's much point going into detail about a Tom Cruise movie that's based on a character from British author Lee Child other than to say it's an enjoyably solid action based thriller with Cruise as good as ever as he helps uncover a twisty turny storyline of corporate corruption in the eastern state of Pennsylvania.
I'd like to say how great this film came across on Blu-ray though. The image practically sparkled and the 7:1 soundtrack was extremely immersive. Not just during the bullet strewn action packed finale either. There's a scen three quarters through as Cruise sits behind the wheel of a 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle with it's engine ticking over. It genuinely does seem that i was sat in the car also as the engine sounds came filled the room from all speakers. Proper petrol head ambiance. It's probably needless to say that when the shit really flies i was practically ducking for cover as bullets whizzed by.
As a showcase for the HD format this movie is hard to beat.
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