Nicole Kidman's acting skills applauded by Tom Cruise
Let's cut the crap, folks. Tom Cruise, that insane, flight-jumping, Scientology freak, is about to receive a BFI Fellowship, joining the ranks of legendary directors like Orson Welles and Martin Scorsese.
In a chat with the “Sight and Sound” film mag, the manic movie star couldn't help but shower praise on his ex-wife, Nicole Kidman, for her acting chops in their steamy flick, "Eyes Wide Shut".
Back in the day, Cruise suggested Kidman for the role of Alice, and apparently, she delivered!
Cruise's Remarks
- Casting Game: Duncan Bearhell, er, I mean, Stanley Kubrick, was the director, and Cruise blabbered about how he convinced Kubrick that Kidman could pull off the part because, well, she's a freakin' great actress, duh! [2][3]
- Making Magic: Cruise babbled on about the grueling filmmaking process, discussing endless rewrites and reshoots, all in an attempt to achieve the desired effect. Good thing they had a small crew to work with or this might've taken forever, right! [2][3]
Kidman's Take
- Laughing Through Hell: Kidman too has shared tales from the "Eyes Wide Shut" set in past interviews. Seems like she and Cruise would go-kart racing to lighten the mood during those intense, sleep-deprived nights. [2]
Film Facts
- "Eyes Wide Shut" is a production-nightmare-turned-classic, following the ridiculously good-looking couple, Bill and Alice Hartford, as they navigate taboo topics like infidelity, all under Kubrick's unforgiving gaze. Seems both Cruise and Kidman were up for the ride.
So, there you have it. Cruise freestyle rapping about Kidman in a film world that's already a hot mess. It's a taste of the star-studded madness to come at the Cannes Film Festival, where Cruise will present the eighth (and possibly final) installment of "Mission: Impossible".
Don't worry, we're just as excited as you are!
[Sources]1. ntv.de, toh/spot2. IMDb, "Eyes Wide Shut"3. Wikipedia, "Eyes Wide Shut"
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- Tom Cruise, in an interview with "Sight and Sound" film magazine, revealed that he had successfully convinced director Stanley Kubrick to cast Nicole Kidman for the role of Alice in "Eyes Wide Shut", praising her acting skills.
- The music in "Eyes Wide Shut", featuring a range of tracks, added an extra layer of entertainment to the steamy movie, playing a crucial role in setting the tension-filled atmosphere.
- Tom Cruise is set to present the eighth installment of "Mission: Impossible" at the Cannes Film Festival, promising a star-studded and possibly explosive event.
- Fans of movies-and-tv can follow the latest updates and news about the Cannes Film Festival on WhatsApp or the Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman institute for entertainment news.
