As a seasoned film critic with decades of industry insights under my belt, I must say that the Tom Cruise Movement during the Paris Olympics Closing Ceremony was nothing short of captivating. The live jump into the Stade de France and the pre-recorded leap out of an airplane were indeed impressive, but it was the raw human connection that followed that truly stole the show.
The highlight of what’s been dubbed the Tom Cruise Movement during the Paris Olympics Closing Ceremony wasn’t primarily the stunts, contrary to expectations. The live jump into the Stade de France was underwhelming compared to the night filled with performers leaping from great heights, and the pre-recorded leap out of an airplane into Los Angeles lacked the thrill of his movie stunts like Mission: Impossible – Fallout. Instead, it was the spontaneous interaction that ensued after Cruise entered the stadium that stood out. Though rehearsed, it appeared genuine as he walked through a line of athletes eager to embrace, fist bump, and snap selfies with him. Despite his experience on red carpets, Cruise seemed genuinely taken aback by this affectionate welcome. In today’s world, it seems fitting that people who demonstrate extraordinary strength and speed in reality could be starstruck by an actor portraying such feats on screen. This moment also served a symbolic purpose, emphasizing that while real-life athletic prowess is impressive, celebrity holds the ultimate appeal. Essentially, Cruise was chosen to carry the flag from Paris to Los Angeles, and this spontaneous scene subtly hinted at the 2028 Summer Olympics organizers’ anticipation of the upcoming event, underscoring that while superhuman athletic feats are admirable, fame outshines all.
Admittedly, I was touched by this event in an unusual way. It wasn’t too long ago that Tom Cruise’s career appeared to be plummeting. We don’t need to delve deep into the controversies – the infamous couch jump, the contentious interviews with Matt Lauer and Brooke Shields, the tumultuous divorces, the Scientology involvement, and more – but during the late 2000s and early 2010s, it seemed like American audiences (alongside critics who kept him at an arm’s length) had grown tired of Cruise. Abroad, he still held significant appeal, but in America, he was becoming a turn-off. If it weren’t for his continued box office success with the Mission: Impossible series… we might be seeing him in direct-to-video action films and horror movies like The Exorcist today.
As a cinema enthusiast, I must say, stunts have always been the game-changer for me. It might be tricky to recall, but Tom Cruise wasn’t always known for his death-defying stunts. In fact, he hadn’t even made a name for himself in action films prior to the release of the first Mission: Impossible in 1996. There was a lingering doubt whether he could pull off an action film that didn’t rely on fighter jets. The rumors swirled about him performing his own climbing stunts during the opening sequence of Mission: Impossible 2, but that was just Ethan Hunt, his character, taking a break. Free climbing, however, was one of Tom Cruise’s favorite pastimes in real life.
2011 marked a significant escalation for Tom Cruise performing stunts, notably in “Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol” with its iconic scenes atop, around, beside, and occasionally inside the Burj Khalifa. Interestingly, this movie was released following several years of public relations crises for the actor, dating back to his tumultuous press tour for “War of the Worlds.” Stunts provided a platform for Cruise to regain audience favor. These death-defying acts were captivating because they had grown more elaborate and hazardous: Tom Cruise clinging onto a plane as it took off, running vertically down the world’s tallest building, and hanging off a helicopter before free-falling down the tow line. There was an element of self-sacrifice in these actions. At the opportune moment and in an effective manner, they allowed the once-troubled movie star to suffer on screen for our entertainment, gradually winning back the goodwill he had lost.
As a dedicated cinephile, I’ve been captivated throughout this unique, decades-long journey that feels like riding an unforgettable rollercoaster. Sunday night’s event was no exception, with symbolism abounding – real or imagined. Tom Cruise, in many ways, embodied the passing of an international flag, a testament to his enduring popularity beyond our shores, even as some American audiences seemed to drift away from him.
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2024-08-12 04:53