Reacher series starts Feb 4th

[Chocaholic]

Have watched about 5 episodes. Reacher = Mandalorian to me. Same voice, mannerisms and ass-kicking ability. Roscoe is a great character...and she is easy on the eyes (once out of uniform). Enjoying it so far.

[herr_oberst]

The actor who played Roscoe does nothing for me. I kept wishing that they'd have used "Karen" from Corner Gas:

[masraum]

Originally Posted by herr_oberst

The actor who played Roscoe does nothing for me. I kept wishing that they'd have used "Karen" from Corner Gas:

The weird thing is that online, she looks cuter than in the show.

[Chocaholic]

Sticking with Roscoe. Based on above, I think I won that one!

[speeder]

I watched the first couple episodes, found it mediocre at best. Very formulaic, dude reminds me of "Walking Tall."

[stevej37]

^^^ Billy Jack (Reacher)

[Steve Carlton]

[stevej37]

^^^ Post #49

The big guy is expected to kick a**
Billy J was the little guy.

[speeder]

Originally Posted by stevej37

^^^ Billy Jack (Reacher)

Like I said, it's a formula. And not a very clever one. You can probably buy some software that will write those scripts for you.

[Steve Carlton]

Originally Posted by stevej37

^^^ Post #49

Fair enough. Edited for your pleasure!

[javadog]

Originally Posted by speeder

Like I said, it's a formula. And not a very clever one. You can probably buy some software that will write those scripts for you.

Read the books. Most of them are truly great reads.

One of them was so good, I read it in one sitting because I couldn’t put it down. Can’t remember which one that is…

[stevej37]

Originally Posted by Steve Carlton

Fair enough. Edited for your pleasure!

post #88

I agree with you.

[rusnak]

I thought the script writing/ directing/ acting for the two TC reacher movies was much better. But it's not really fair to make the comparison. Not the same sort of production.

An example of better screenwriting is the hostage situation. In "Reacher" it was so cliche, like a Green Hornet episode from the 1960s. But the Tom Cruise Jack Reacher said "go ahead kill the lawyer." and hung up. He really did a nice job. As far as "walking everywhere" he took one guy's single car. It's not like he borrowed a Jag, and then a Bentley from a family who just handed him the keys so he can drive all over the countryside (wtf?).

[PorscheGAL]

Watched first episode today. So far, so good.

You guys keep talking about the books. Do they need to be read in order or can you start anywhere? If you can start anywhere, what book would you suggest? I drive 4 hours round trip for work. I like to listen to audiobooks.

[javadog]

With a couple of exceptions, you can read them in just about any order.

For the most part, I liked the earlier books better than the later books. I don’t know if audiobooks have everything in them that the print books do, as I’ve never listened to one. If they don’t, you’re better off reading the books. What set Lee Child apart from most authors was the level of detail he went into, particularly as regards how Reacher would think and process information, you don’t want to miss that nuance.

[TimT]

Do they need to be read in order or can you start anywhere? If you can start anywhere, what book would you suggest?

From the horses mouth

https://www.jackreacher.com/us/books/

[A930Rocket]

Originally Posted by speeder

I watched the first couple episodes, found it mediocre at best

That was my thought. The big wooden beefcake guy beating everybody up is so obvious.

[creaturecat]

the trailer park across the river is installing a big screen.
free smokies, compliments of Walmart.

[stevej37]

^^^ Do the speakers on the window work good?

I think I saw it in the 80's....or maybe busy with somone else.

[masraum]

Originally Posted by A930Rocket

That was my thought. The big wooden beefcake guy beating everybody up is so obvious.

It would have been much better if he was a pacifist, zen Buddhist! And that would have been a pleasant, and exciting surprise. He could have just spoken to the bad people about life and spirituality.