Jack Reacher (2012)

As we near the end of the run of available films, we start a new franchise as Tom Cruise steps into the rather large shoes of Lee Child's quiet loner, Jack Reacher. Christopher 'Valkyrie' McQuarrie is in the driving seat and receives nothing but praise from Alex and Ben for his tough dialogue, muscular action and smart direction. So much so, that Alex has another franchise he thinks McQuarrie (and maybe Cruise) should take on... Can Cruise as Reacher overcome the stigma of tackling a role written for a man-mountain to have this rival his Mission: Impossible franchise, or is there someone else who could have better filled these shoes? All this and the usual features are within. If you haven't yet, send your Tom Cruise Top Ten to [email protected] before it's too late. Music is Mission Improbable by Dorian Kelly; artwork is by Laura Highton.