Watching him kick everyone's ass was HILARIOUS.

People saying a 5'6" guy couldn't kick the crap out of someone are being ridiculous. Someone that's trained to do it can absolutely kick the crap out of someone who's much larger, but untrained. You don't have to be the biggest and the strongest.

As for Cruise in the role... I haven't read the books and know nothing of Reacher, but I generally don't buy in to the author's physical description of the character unless its integral to the character. Playing the part is more about attitude, IMO.

Well, I liked the car....... :spock:

Frankly, I don't watch any movie that portrays Tom Cruise as a tough guy. It's a joke. Watching that munchkin 1 punch KO people left and right is so far beyond believable that it turns his action films into a comedy.

He's never been believable as a tough guy except to people who don't know what tough is. He's a primped up wimp. It radiates from him.

I thought Crusie did a good job in Collateral. He came across as a pretty convincing badass in that. And a bad guy to boot.

The books always talk about how physically intimidating Reacher is. His size is very much a part of the character which is why so many people are upset with the casting. But when Xenu owns the movie rights, this is what you get.

Maybe he's really playing Jack Reacharound.

Know how I know you're 5'6"?

5'10". Sorry.

But I'm out of shape. Tom Cruise would probably kick the shit out of me.

heh. Cruise is in Phenomenal shape for his age. Dude takes alot of crap, but he always gives 110% to every role.

X2

jack reach around in drive II: I've got a jacket too

Would you have gone for a 5' 6" Terminator? Conan the Barbarian? Khal Drogo?
IMHO size often matters.

Stallone was pretty short.

At least that is what your wife keeps telling me... :D