3) Tom Cruise as Jack Reacher (Jack Reacher, 2012)

Tom Cruise’s casting as Jack Reacher left fans of the books frustrated. The character is described as a towering figure with a powerful build, but Cruise’s shorter height and leaner frame didn’t match that image. Many readers believed his look took away from Reacher’s intimidating presence. Critics worried the physical mismatch would make the action scenes unbelievable. Despite the complaints, Cruise proved doubters wrong with his intensity and precision in the role. He delivered sharp dialogue, brought out Reacher’s intelligence, and carried himself with quiet confidence. Fans who focused on performance rather than appearance started to see him differently.
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