There’s a lot that can be said for Tom Cruise, and not all of it very flattering. Announcements of ‘yet another one of his films’ being set for release seem to get a fair bit of negativity from some quarters, and whilst films such as The Mummy don’t do much to disprove any negative opinions, it always seems that the stronger of his films don’t do the type of box office they deserve. But where does the negativity come from, and is it validated by his actions on and off screen? Should a star’s personal life really craft our opinion of them on-screen (well, aside from Kevin Spacey, but that’s a topic for another day)?
This week on #MTOS, the topic (should you choose to accept it) is Tom Cruise, and through it we shall be discussing his work – for good or for bad – and laying out our personal opinions on the man, the actor, the crazy stuntman!
Here’s the questions so you can prepare – unless you fancy the thrill of diving in blind like Ethan Hunt dropping into a central column of a skyscraper at night…
Q1: Tom Cruise seems to be a divisive actor. So, to kick things off – are you a fan of Cruise, or do you find him irritating and avoid his films whenever possible? Why? #MTOS
Q2: What was the first film that made you take notice of him, for good or for bad? #MTOS
Q3: Cruise has worked with many directors through the year, but one of the most notable was on Kubrick’s final film, Eyes Wide Shut, with his then-wife Nicole Kidman. Was he well placed in the film, and did the real-life aspect serve the film well? #MTOS
Q4 What Tom Cruise starring film is overlooked and deserves more attention than what it generally garners? Which film should be consigned the eternal pit of damnation and never viewed again? #MTOS
Q5: Primarily known for action films, he’s also delved into drama and even comedy. What standout roles of non-action genre would you use as examples of how diverse he is – or do his attempts prove he should stick to mindless action? #MTOS
Q6: You can’t mention Cruise without talking about his personal persona. Do his rather exuberant antics off screen serve him well, or should he just calm down? #MTOS
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Q8: Roger Ebert noted a similarity in the structure of many of his films, dubbing it the Tom Cruise Picture formula. This is a common criticism that all his films are the same. But is it true? Example? #MTOS
Q9: Known for his insistence on performing his own stunts as much as possible, as he approaches his latter years, should he slow down and ease off, or is his involvement part of the thrill of watching his films? #MTOS
Q10: What is your dream role for Cruise to play in, and which director would you love to be behind the cameras for it? #MTOS
As a curious afternote, it’s amusing me that over the past few weeks we have gone from Sharks to Spielberg to Cruise – with this kind of linking, surely it is only a matter of time before we get to Kevin Bacon (who starred with Cruise in A Few Good Men….boom!)
Anyway, 8pm UK time on Twitter this coming Sunday…..
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