Jack Reacher: Never Go Back (2016)

Movie Overview
"Jack Reacher: Never Go Back" is a 2016 action thriller directed by Edward Zwick. It is a follow up to the 2012 film "Jack Reacher" and stars Tom Cruise, returning from the previous installment, together with Cobie Smulders, Aldis Hodge, and Danika Yarosh.

Plot
The movie follows the titular character, Jack Reacher (Tom Cruise), a previous significant in the United States Army Military Police Corps, who is drawn back into the system when his old unit's brand-new leader, Major Susan Turner (Cobie Smulders), is accused of espionage. Reacher needs to step back into the life he deserted to unravel the conspiracy including Turner, tangling with a personal military business with significant power stretching into government corridors.

Key Plot Points
Reacher takes a trip to Washington D.C. to satisfy Turner, only to learn that she has actually been detained and arraigned for treason, accused of leaking classified info that led to the deaths of 2 soldiers. At the same time, Reacher is charged with a 16-year-old homicide and finds out that he may have a teenage child, Samantha (Danika Yarosh).

Reacher frees Turner, and together, they set out to prove her innocence and uncover the fact behind a major government conspiracy including soldiers who are being eliminated. Over the course of the film, Reacher, Turner, and Samantha become a pseudo-family, securing each other from unfolding hazards originating from an enigmatic gunman called "The Hunter" (Patrick Heusinger) and the broader conspiracy.

Conclusion
In an action-packed climax, Reacher and Turner pursue the masterminds of the conspiracy in New Orleans during a parade, where they finally face "The Hunter". Reacher's basic training, wits, and dogged decision come in convenient as he fights tooth and nail to protect those he cares for and bring the wrongdoers to justice.

The movie concludes with Turner reinstated into her position in the military, while Reacher and Samantha part methods amicably, leaving space for another potential follow up.

Final Thoughts
"Jack Reacher: Never Go Back" finds strength in its main performances and extreme action sequences, even as it offers a primarily familiar plot. Tom Cruise provides a strong efficiency, fitting comfortably back into the function of Jack Reacher. While the motion picture might not break new ground within its category, for those who enjoy action thrillers, it provides a gratifying and amusing trip. Not just does the movie check out Reacher as the unflappable hero, but it also introduces aspects of his personal life, permitting the character a higher depth. The story likewise touches upon problems such as misuse of military power and corruption, providing a more thought-provoking layer to the action.

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