Nicole Kidman's acting skills praised by Tom Cruise.
Tom Cruise, the action superstar, is about to earn a prestigious honor from the British Film Institute - the BFI Fellowship, which has previously been bestowed upon film giants like Orson Welles, Martin Scorsese, and Christopher Nolan. With the BFI Fellowship recognition on the horizon, Cruise sat down for an interview with the BFI's magazine, "Sight and Sound."
Among other things, Cruise couldn't help but praise his former wife, Nicole Kidman, with whom he starred in Stanley Kubrick's final film, the psychological erotic drama "Eyes Wide Shut."
Casting Pearl: To prepare for the film, Cruise suggested Kidman for the role of Alice, a testament to his faith in her acting abilities. He recounted how he worked with Kubrick to bring her on board, stating, "She's a bloody brilliant actress, mate!"
The unique collaboration between Cruise and Kubrick resulted in a challenging, albeit memorable, filmmaking experience. With a modest set and a shared understanding of the project's vision, the small summer production allowed for an intimate, dynamic creative process.
Reminiscing about the experience, Cruise fondly recalled the energy and chemistry he shared with his co-stars, particularly the late Val Kilmer, who played Iceman in "Top Gun." He fondly declared, "Those scenes were pure gold! Pure gold!"
Top Gun Reunion: Cruise's praise for Kilmer was palpable even in their brief reunion for the 2022 blockbuster "Top Gun: Maverick." Despite Kilmer's struggles with throat cancer, his performance once again left an indelible impact on Cruise. With emotion-laden admiration, he stated, "Val, God bless him, is a living legend. When he's on screen, you feel the magic."
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- Tom Cruise
- Nicole Kidman
- Val Kilmer
Insight:
Initially suggested by Cruise himself, Nicole Kidman delivered an exceptional performance as Alice in "Eyes Wide Shut." Despite the dark themes of the film, the set was often lightened by Kidman's off-camera antics, such as late-night go-kart racing. Cruise's newfound praise for his former wife underscores the lasting respect they share for each other's talents.
Upon suggesting Nicole Kidman for her role in "Eyes Wide Shut," Tom Cruise showed his strong belief in her acting abilities. During filming, Kidman's off-screen antics, like late-night go-kart racing, brought a lighter atmosphere to the often-dark themes of the film. Cruise's current admiration for Kidman demonstrates their lasting respect for each other's talents. Val Kilmer, who played Iceman in "Top Gun," shared a memorable chemistry with Cruise, as shown in their reunion for "Top Gun: Maverick." Despite Kilmer's battle with throat cancer, his performance left an enduring impact on Cruise, who once again praised him as a "living legend."
