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You should as Lifeforce is a cracking film and thankfully one that's not been overly commercialised with remake's & reboot's that in general are inferior to the original...
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I don't think anyone is a really a fan of the guy lol... but he does have a few good movies.
I am. More specifically to his craft as an actor, especially in the sci-fi genre.
That said, he’s the top paid actor in the film industry averaging about~ 22 million a film. I’d say there’s a reason that Cruise is ‘liked’ by millions, aside from a few people on a tech site.
Apocalypse Now
It's all been said before, if you haven't, you must. This film encapsulates art, war, horror, personal angst and far much more than I can express here..."I love the smell of Napalm in the morning"
n.b. Multiple versions take your pick, as none are bad, just different, only Full Metal Jacket comes close...
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Great movie!
I am. More specifically to his craft as an actor, especially in the sci-fi genre.
That said, he’s the top paid actor in the film industry averaging about~ 22 million a film. I’d say there’s a reason that Cruise is ‘liked’ by millions, aside from a few people on a tech site.
Fair enough... I don't like him, but I like his movies. Hope that makes sense.
Some of his movies are excellent and others blah.
Good:
- Risky Business
- Top Gun
- Mission Impossible (original)
- A Few Good Men
- Rain Man
- Oblivion
- Top Gun: Maverick- to be determined.
Edge of Tomorrow is one of my favorites from him. Top Gun and Oblivion being the others.
That whole Scientology thing just creeps me out.
True, if I had such wealth I'd put it to good use, not fool about with such nonsense. Scientology is very obviously a cult designed to turn coin and control people. The fact that Tom Cruise is involved, immediate turn off and I have zero interest in expanding his fortune...
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Lost in Translation has become one of my all time top 10 movies. The first time I watched it was sort of "meh" but I have watched at least 1 more since then (maybe twice) and absolutely intend to watch on a regular basis. Bill Murray is really great including some classic Bill Murray moments like the video/photo shoots. Scarlet Johansen is absolutely perfect. I have never been there but the contrasts in Japanese culture seem very realistic.
The publicized personal details of Cruise’s life and Scientology besides being a controlling jerk (if reports are accurate) were definitely a hit against his popularity. Thinking what a jerk while watching a performance tends to interfere with immersion.
TBH that's kind of what I think and tend to avoid his films. That and the cookie cutter nature of them all...
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He's not allowed to come to Aus. any more. He made our Nicky* cry. Boo Hiss...
* Nicole Kidman
Normally, I would probably like Cruise as an actor, but sometimes its hard to seperate the person from the performance. I won't not watch a movie of his (I'll catch Maverick when it comes to streaming), but I wouldn't go out of my way either.
CGI is pretty impressive stuff.
Honestly though, I’ve heard nothing but stellar things about Top Gun Maverick. I think I will boot that one up this weekend.
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It was very good. One interesting thing I didn’t think of until I just saw a review that pointed it out: there’s no agenda. It’s not trying to raise awareness for climate change (The Day After Tomorrow) or anything like that. It’s just a good movie with incredible aerial cinematography and some nice call-backs to this first movie.CGI is pretty impressive stuff.
Honestly though, I’ve heard nothing but stellar things about Top Gun Maverick. I think I boot that one up this weekend.
I’m going to revisit the first Top Gun and then watch T.G.M. As I heard there’s quite a few nods to the first film as you mentioned.
What’s interesting, this film was actually filmed four years ago with principal photography I believe starting in late 2017, and it finally can showcase all the work that went into it. And with Tom cruise not just being an outstanding actor, but he has a lot of experience as a Director/producer, so I’m sure his DNA went deep into this film, given how historic the first one was.