Nicole Kidman receives praise for her acting skills from Tom Cruise.
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Tom Cruise Hails Nicole Kidman's Acting Skills in a Heartfelt Appreciation
Get ready for a rollercoaster ride down memory lane as Hollywood's action king Tom Cruise reminisces about his time working with the stunning Nicole Kidman on their iconic film, "Eyes Wide Shut."
In the lead-up to receiving the prestigious British Film Institute (BFI) Fellowship, the "Mission: Impossible" and "Top Gun: Maverick" sensation dishes out high praises for his ex-wife Kidman in a heartfelt chat with the "Sight and Sound" film magazine. The pair, which first locked eyes on screen over two decades ago, shared a sizzling chemistry during the making of Stanley Kubrick's final cinematic masterpiece.
Flashback to Glory Days: Cruise and Kidman in Their PrimeIt all started when Cruise met legendary director Stanley Kubrick via Sydney Pollack. With their shared vision, they embarked on a creative journey to mold "Eyes Wide Shut" into a psychological erotic drama that would leave audiences spellbound. Eager to have Kidman on board, Cruise pitched his wife as the perfect choice to play the female lead, Alice, exclaiming, "She's obviously a great actress!"[1][4][5]
The entire production process was a veritable rollercoaster of testing, tweaking, retaking, and reshooting scenes to perfection. In, "We arrived in the summer and basically we just started testing… constantly rewriting the scenes and shooting the scenes and then reshooting the scenes,"[1][4] Cruise recalls with a tinge of nostalgia.
A Perfect Synergy: Kidman, Cruise, and Kubrick’s Unique ChemistryWorking under the watchful eye of Kubrick, known for his meticulous and detail-oriented approach, the trio formed a bond that transcended the screen. Not only did they bring their A-game to the sets, but they also nurtured a collaborative spirit that produced a riveting portrayal of a troubled marriage on screen. Despite the film's dark themes, they managed to balance out the grimness with playful antics, such as late-night go-kart racing after long, intense shooting sessions[4].
Cruise's admiration for Kidman's acting abilities was evident in his interview, as he gushed about their time together working on "Eyes Wide Shut." Their unique, evolving script and the dedication to capture the film's complex tone ended up creating a masterpiece that is still fondly remembered today.
A Walk Down Memory Lane: Cruise's Heartfelt TributeAs Cruise prepares to present the eighth and potentially final installment of the "Mission: Impossible" franchise, "The Final Reckoning," at the Cannes Film Festival on May 14, he can't help but look back fondly on his time with Kidman. The posthumous return of their "Top Gun" co-star, Val Kilmer, in the 2022 blockbuster "Top Gun: Maverick" further evoked memories of their collaborative past.
[1] https://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/07/magazine/tom-cruise-says-he-said-it-sometimes-feels-like-i-m-being-punished.html[4] https://www.csmonitor.com/ENT/Movies/2019/0710/Did-Stanley-Kubrick-script-Eyes-Wide-Shut-or-was-it-Tom-Cruise[5] https://consequenceofsound.net/2019/07/tom-cruise-nicole-kidman-eyes-wide-shut-stanley-kubrick-interview/
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- Tom Cruise, reflecting on his time with Nicole Kidman while preparing to present "The Final Reckoning" at the Cannes Film Festival, fondly reminisced about their unique collaboration on Stanley Kubrick's "Eyes Wide Shut."
- In the heartwarming interview with the "Sight and Sound" film magazine, Cruise expressed his admiration for Kidman's acting abilities, praising her as "obviously a great actress."
- As the production of "Eyes Wide Shut" unfolded, Cruise, Kidman, and Kubrick formed a harmonious partnership, creating a riveting portrayal of a troubled marriage on screen, underscored by their shared chemistry and collaborative spirit.
- Music played a significant role in their bonding process, as they engaged in playful antics like late-night go-kart racing after long shooting sessions, surrounded by the bustling rhythm of the set's beating heart - the music.
