October 21, 2016 – Mat's Entertainment

'Jack Reacher: Never Go Back' is just a so-so effort

‘Jack Reacher: Never Go Back’ is just a so-so effort

'Jack Reacher: Never Go Back' is just a so-so effort There's something old-fashioned about the "Jack Reacher" sequel "Jack Reacher: Never Go Back" and that's…

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October 21, 2016

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