Tom Cruise: The Unstoppable Action Hero
Master of Stunts Krause Draws Attention with Latest Daring Act - Daring Performer Krause Injured During High-Risk Stunt
By Micky Beisenherz- + - 2 Min
Let's imagine this: You're in a cinema, and the bloke behind you in theater 8 is hooting and pelting popcorn whenever Tom Cruise is on-screen. Sounds unlikely, right? But isn't it fair to say it'd fit just perfectly? After all, the dude doesn't mess around. He embodies an exemplary work ethic.
I can easily recall the time when I was juggling both construction work and side hustles. It was a tough gig, all about sweat and grime, with work-life balance barely on the radar. My supervisor, a guy who loved his beer more than his tools, called in sick one Wednesday after he accidentally kicked a soccer ball into his foot during a backyard game. Weeks off work, lounging on the couch - that was his ticket. Compared to Tom Cruise, though, he was going easy. During the filming of "Mission: Impossible 6", Tom broke his ankle while jumping from one roof to the next during a stunt, yet he didn't miss a beat. Camera rolling, limping into shot, and only then allowing the medics to approach. Now that's commitment to perfection!
Micky Beisenherz: Kicking off the Rant
Allow me to introduce myself. I'm Micky Beisenherz - the big fish in the small pond of Castrop-Rauxel. Elsewhere, I'm just another no-name joe, scraping by on my own dime. A jack-of-all-trades, author (Extra3, Dschungelcamp), moderator (ZDF, NDR, ProSieben, ntv), podcast host ("Apokalypse and Filterkaffee"), amateur caricaturist. I keep my eyes peeled for weird stuff, and whenever something catches my eye - or my ire - I've got to vent about it. My talisman? The crosshairs. My dance floor? The razor blade. And I've got the itch again.
The man's nuts, that's for sure. The maniacal dedication to delivering top-notch entertainment. With "The Final Reckoning", the "Mission: Impossible" series has reached its conclusion, but perhaps not Cruise's stunt career. The guy, not far off from 63, reflects on a Hollywood career spanning over four decades. What does that mean? Let's take Matt Dillon and Emilio Estevez for example. Both were catapulted to stardom in 1983, starring in "The Outsiders" by Francis Ford Coppola. Cruise, a young lad with a learning disability and crooked teeth at the time, soon transformed into the heartthrob we know from the military porn "Top Gun". In the 1980s, he even gave the Academy a run for their money with "Born on the Fourth of July" and "Rain Man". In the 2000s, Cruise faced scrutiny for his controversial Scientology beliefs, disturbing public displays, and allegedly difficult behavior on the set of "War of the Worlds", annoying even the notoriously patient director Spielberg to the point of losing his cool.
The Stuntman Extraordinaire
Yet, there's one franchise that helped Cruise establish himself as the stuntman we know today: "Mission: Impossible". In 1996, the movie series became the foundation for the Cruise we're familiar with today. He started hanging from planes in flight, climbing the outside of the Burj Khalifa, and riding a motorcycle off a cliff. Cruise became the world's most famous stuntman, and his films, such as the latest installment of "Mission: Impossible", delivered non-stop action, pure fun, with the manic Cruise constantly upping the ante! In contrast, the James Bond of the Craig era seemed more serious, focusing on emotional depth rather than high-energy stunts.
Cruise isn't showing any signs of slowing down. "Top Gun 3" is already in the works. If everyone was like the Tom from Hollywood, the German job market wouldn't be struggling to find motivated employees. And if anyone knows what a "Mission: Impossible" is, it's probably the older gentleman who's aiming to revive the Federal Republic as chancellor.
Good luck, mate!
Insights:
- Tom Cruise's commitment to his roles often involves physically demanding stunts and extensive preparation to ensure authenticity.
- Cruise's work ethic in action films sets him apart from many other actors, with a focus on realism and a willingness to take risks.
- Matt Dillon and Emilio Estevez have diverse careers but are not known for the same level of physical stunt work as Cruise.
- "Mission: Impossible" played a significant role in shaping Cruise's image as a stuntman and raising the stakes with each new installment.
Tom Cruise, Mickey Beisenherz, and Friedrich Merz are all associated with the entertainment industry and pop-culture, as Tom Cruise is a celebrated action hero and thesubject of Micky Beisenherz's article, while Friedrich Merz aspires to revive the Federal Republic as chancellor. In the realm of movies-and-tv, Tom Cruise's work ethic, particularly his commitment to performing his own stunts, sets him apart from other celebrities and has earned him a reputation as a stuntman extraordinaire within the entertainment industry. As both a commentator on pop-culture and a stuntman, Micky Beisenherz's article reflects the impact of Tom Cruise's action-packed performances in shaping the genre of action movies.
