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American Made definitely the best of those. I really enjoyed that movie.

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Agreed. Absolutely fantastic, although the fatsuit he wore in Tropic Thunder would've been more appropriate to re-create Barry Seal's 300-pound physique.

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BenFiasco14 said:

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One of the more bizarre double life things going.

Few people have given their all like that guy has when it comes to his acting. I will watch ANYTHING that guy does because at a minimum it will be entertaining. It might exist but I can't think of a single movie he's done offhand that I didn't enjoy. He should go down as one of, if not the most, consistently bankable and watchable actors of all time. I'm actually sitting here pissed off that we have yet to see the new Top Gun and that I missed it in IMAX. I will forever harbor anger at my wife over this.

And then there is his Scientology stuff. I don't even know what to make of that. I think Mimi Rogers got him into that mess? I don't recall and I can't fathom what keeps him there. Maybe he's actually working against them on the inside and is running his own real life Mission Impossible to bring them down.

And then he makes a movie about how he did it. How f'ing awesome would that be?

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STARRING … Tom Cruise as…

TOM CRUISE!

The Scientology movie sounds like a South Park bit

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And you would watch it!

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I'd be at the IMAX opening night showing

Iowaggie said:

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With changes in movie and entertainment industry, do we ever see a movie star as big as Tom Cruise again?

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no way

Knight and Day is actually a lot of fun too.

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It's crazy, and sad, the hold that cult must have on him, for him to not even be able to see his child. He's probably the one person who could bring Scientology down completely if he were to see the light.

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OR the Scientology mafia brings Cruise down by releasing what they know about him

according to insiders who have fled the group, a big part of the religion is admitting secrets which are all recorded.

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This is likely a part of it, but I just can't imagine what they have on Cruise that would hold him hostage, so to speak, for *this* long. People used to think he was gay, but now, if he came out or was outed, no one would give a sh*t. So it can't be that. Short of murdering someone or helping Miscavige disappear his wife, I'm at a loss as to what dirt they could have on Cruise that would otherwise end him. And even if they released what they have, Cruise could easily be the guy to bring down Scientology and then be a hero again.

I just don't get it. Which leads to me believe he really is *that* brainwashed and genuinely into it; that, somehow, it's even more important to him than his own flesh and blood, which is so obviously insane.

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LMCane said:

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double aught said:

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It's crazy, and sad, the hold that cult must have on him, for him to not even be able to see his child. He's probably the one person who could bring Scientology down completely if he were to see the light.

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OR the Scientology mafia brings Cruise down by releasing what they know about him

according to insiders who have fled the group, a big part of the religion is admitting secrets which are all recorded.

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This is likely a part of it, but I just can't imagine what they have on Cruise that would hold him hostage, so to speak, for *this* long. People used to think he was gay, but now, if he came out or was outed, no one would give a sh*t. So it can't be that. Short of murdering someone or helping Miscavige disappear his wife, I'm at a loss as to what dirt they could have on Cruise that would otherwise end him. And even if they released what they have, Cruise could easily be the guy to bring down Scientology and then be a hero again.

I just don't get it. Which leads to me believe he really is *that* brainwashed and genuinely into it; that, somehow, it's even more important to him than his own flesh and blood, which is so obviously insane.

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I tend to agree. I just don't know what could be out there that would matter at this point. Not much worse than being estranged from your kids.

I've groomed myself to look past it. If I had to not watch every movie where I disagreed with the actor's political or spiritual beliefs I would not be able to watch many movies. I, admittedly, am part of the problem.

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Knight and Day is actually a lot of fun too.

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I absolutely love this movie!

BCG Disciple said:

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I've groomed myself to look past it. If I had to not watch every movie where I disagreed with the actor's political or spiritual beliefs I would not be able to watch many movies. I, admittedly, am part of the problem.

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Disney fan?




Sorry everyone. It was a softball. I had to.

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I've honestly never seen any of the MI movies. So those are worthy of a watch? Trying to avoid spontaneously combusting in Texas right now- so avoiding going outside.

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Absolutely. The first 3 are a bit dated (still fun, but expect some hokey ness)- but 4-6 are some of best action movies in the last few decades.

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You have to see 1 because it is classic and intro the some of the characters. I personally didn't like 2 at all (the Woo slo-mo got old quick). Phillip Seymour Hoffman plays one of the best villains ever in 3, plus it has Maggie Q.

3 remains my favorite Mission Impossible, even with the blatant McGuffin.

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3 remains my favorite Mission Impossible, even with the blatant McGuffin.

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but i respect the flex in MI:5 to call out said blatant McGuffin

I can't recall which one (maybe 3) but one of them was almost beyond my intelligence to comprehend the plot and keep up with it. I was LOST.

I feel like most of them since 3 existed just to set up the insane stunts. Having rewatched 3 recently though, could probably say the same thing, just thought it introduced some really cool villain tactics and capabilities.

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I just wonder how much longer they can keep trotting him out in action films? Dude is getting up there in age. And, do they have nobody else?

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Harrison Ford might be the one to look to, given he just (a) turned 80 and (b) completed a fifth Indiana Jones movie. Tom Cruise will likely continue to make action movies for a long time.

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I can't recall which one (maybe 3) but one of them was almost beyond my intelligence to comprehend the plot and keep up with it. I was LOST.

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probably was the 1st one…..the 2nd and 3rd one had pretty easy plots to follow…..

2 being the easiest probably cause the first one was so confusing at times…they literally spell out the remaining entire plot (MI: 2) right before a big action sequence in the middle of the movie as if to say:

He makes great movies and doesn't make a point to preach scientology. Why was there ever an issue?

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LMCane said:

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It's crazy, and sad, the hold that cult must have on him, for him to not even be able to see his child. He's probably the one person who could bring Scientology down completely if he were to see the light.

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OR the Scientology mafia brings Cruise down by releasing what they know about him

according to insiders who have fled the group, a big part of the religion is admitting secrets which are all recorded.

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This is likely a part of it, but I just can't imagine what they have on Cruise that would hold him hostage, so to speak, for *this* long. People used to think he was gay, but now, if he came out or was outed, no one would give a sh*t. So it can't be that. Short of murdering someone or helping Miscavige disappear his wife, I'm at a loss as to what dirt they could have on Cruise that would otherwise end him. And even if they released what they have, Cruise could easily be the guy to bring down Scientology and then be a hero again.

I just don't get it. Which leads to me believe he really is *that* brainwashed and genuinely into it; that, somehow, it's even more important to him than his own flesh and blood, which is so obviously insane.

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Isn't he basically a god/deity to them? Maybe it's not that he's scared of what they have on them, rather he doesn't want to give up that stature/power.

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YouBet said:

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I can't recall which one (maybe 3) but one of them was almost beyond my intelligence to comprehend the plot and keep up with it. I was LOST.

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probably was the 1st one…..the 2nd and 3rd one had pretty easy plots to follow…..

2 being the easiest probably cause the first one was so confusing at times…they literally spell out the remaining entire plot (MI: 2) right before a big action sequence in the middle of the movie as if to say:

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i haven't seen MI: 2 in a while, but i just remember thinking they went to the face mask well early and often in that one

Why should any of us care very much that he's a sucker who fell into the most ridiculous religion in the western world? Its not like he's muslim or anything. He's not gonna put on an explosive vest and kill a bunch of innocent people.

He's a good actor and I like most of his movies.

What's great about TC is that everyone seems to have a different movie they love or like the most.

For summer reading my middle schooler was reading The Outsiders, and so we watch the movie upon completion of the book, and I had to explain how almost all these actors became stars, huge stars, but none like Cruise. It's fun to see that young cast again.

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What's great about TC is that everyone seems to have a different movie they love or like the most.

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1. Eyes Wide Shut
2. Vanilla Sky
3. Minority Report
4. M:I-Fallout
5a. Magnolia
5b. Jerry Maguire

The dude was absolutely killing it in the late 90's / early 00's.

BenFiasco14 said:

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YouBet said:

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One of the more bizarre double life things going.

Few people have given their all like that guy has when it comes to his acting. I will watch ANYTHING that guy does because at a minimum it will be entertaining. It might exist but I can't think of a single movie he's done offhand that I didn't enjoy. He should go down as one of, if not the most, consistently bankable and watchable actors of all time. I'm actually sitting here pissed off that we have yet to see the new Top Gun and that I missed it in IMAX. I will forever harbor anger at my wife over this.

And then there is his Scientology stuff. I don't even know what to make of that. I think Mimi Rogers got him into that mess? I don't recall and I can't fathom what keeps him there. Maybe he's actually working against them on the inside and is running his own real life Mission Impossible to bring them down.

And then he makes a movie about how he did it. How f'ing awesome would that be?

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STARRING … Tom Cruise as…

TOM CRUISE!

The Scientology movie sounds like a South Park bit

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No.. Get his long time stunt double Tom Crooze to star in it.

Fun fact: they almost changed the name of MI-2 to Kickin' Impossible

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MAROON said:

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I've honestly never seen any of the MI movies. So those are worthy of a watch? Trying to avoid spontaneously combusting in Texas right now- so avoiding going outside.

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Absolutely. The first 3 are a bit dated (still fun, but expect some hokey ness)- but 4-6 are some of best action movies in the last few decades.

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I personally love MI:2. One of those movies I actually feel like I've rewatched quite a bit.

Last Samurai.

I think his little "welcome to Top Gun Maverick" bit before the movie starts was a stroke of genius. It makes him look human and a fan like the rest of us. That went a long way to warming my heart toward him.

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I think his little "welcome to Top Gun Maverick" bit before the movie starts was a stroke of genius. It makes him look human and a fan like the rest of us. That went a long way to warming my heart toward him.

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Loved that too and genuinely felt he meant it. He didn't need the money from this and it's a sequel really no one was asking for. Perfect definition of a passion project for fans and it made the movie that much better

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I think his little "welcome to Top Gun Maverick" bit before the movie starts was a stroke of genius. It makes him look human and a fan like the rest of us. That went a long way to warming my heart toward him.

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i actually liked it too and that really surprised me. i really thought that they should have released Maverick to streaming over a year ago. i was pretty annoyed that Cruise was (seemingly) just being selfish and trying to maximize his compensation by waiting to release in theaters. and maybe he was, but he was also 100% right...this movie was made to be shown in theaters.

it was much better received than the ben affleck anti-piracy videos.

Oblivion might be my favorite "under-rated" Cruise film. It just hits really well with me for whatever reason.

actually I think the last Mission Impossible was the best one

greatest stunts and action and a cool premise

plus beating Superman in a fistfight!!

of course in real life, tiny and old Tom Cruise would not last very long against Henry Cavill

M83 score is badass

jeffk said:

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Oblivion might be my favorite "under-rated" Cruise film. It just hits really well with me for whatever reason.

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Ditto. Love it.

Teacher_Ag said:

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M83 score is badass

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Prime writing soundtrack for sure.

His best moment remains when he fulfilled the prophecy of bringing balance to the Force by defeating Darth Oprah.