[ConfusedAndLovingIt]

Don’t you think that whatever movie Tom Cruise is in, people see Tom Cruise, not his character? In the MI movies, I was only vaguely aware of “Ethan Hunt” but always aware that it was Tom Cruise on the screen.

I've heard the same thing said about John Wayne, Cary Grant or a number of other stars. You may or may not like Tom Cruise but there's no doubt he's a genuine Movie Star, not just an actor.

I think Tom Cruise is great at what he does. I couldn't care less about his personal life, religion or height.

Sorry he's ruined this movie for you all, but I'm more interested in seeing it because he's involved. Jason Statham is the only other actor mentioned here who would have piqued my interest in the film.

[RedStateNotShirt]

I would’ve like to see David Morse as Reacher. He’s a little older than the character, but he’s a heck of an actor.

[EveningStar]

I'm not bothered by his personal life and religion either, but after reading the books, I am bothered by his size.

However, he did do a fine job playing a cold-blooded executioner in Collateral, and Reacher is pretty cold-blooded.