K-Gun10 Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Didnt expect to say this but the MOVIE WAS STUNNING PAY THE TEN BUCKS TO SEE IT ITS GREAT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dante Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Didnt expect to say this but the MOVIE WAS STUNNING PAY THE TEN BUCKS TO SEE IT ITS GREAT. Wife went to see it but I didn't go. Just couldn't buy Cruise in that part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kegtapr Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Wife went to see it but I didn't go. Just couldn't buy Cruise in that part. That's my problem. Cruise just isn't believable to me in any role now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazed and Amuzed Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 That's my problem. Cruise just isn't believable to me in any role now. I'm not a Cruise fan either but he was excellent in Tropic Thunder! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dib Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Wife went to see it but I didn't go. Just couldn't buy Cruise in that part. It's 'Risky Business' in Germany. A Whiff of an accent would have been appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Cat Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 I'm not a Cruise fan either but he was excellent in Tropic Thunder! I disagree. I watched TT about a week ago, and was told ahead of time how "funny" Cruise was. No, sorry. There's nothing "excellent" about playing pissed off ALL THE TIME. In fact, it's quite easy for an actor to do. Having said that, the movie itself was unwaveringly stupid, but cracked me up a number of times. RDJr. made me laugh out loud a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 I disagree. I watched TT about a week ago, and was told ahead of time how "funny" Cruise was. No, sorry. There's nothing "excellent" about playing pissed off ALL THE TIME. In fact, it's quite easy for an actor to do. Having said that, the movie itself was unwaveringly stupid, but cracked me up a number of times. RDJr. made me laugh out loud a lot. Robert Downey Jr is a terrific actor. Cruise isn't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Big Cat Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 Robert Downey Jr is a terrific actor. Cruise isn't. I stopped supporting Cruise once I saw this: Link I saw less cheesy speeches at State Student Council Conferences in 8th Grade, not to mention the fact that it's COMPLETELY F'ING CRAZY. I also heard (regarding Valkryie) that his complete lack of accent is distracting, to say the least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dean Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 I stopped supporting Cruise once I saw this: Link I saw less cheesy speeches at State Student Council Conferences in 8th Grade, not to mention the fact that it's COMPLETELY F'ING CRAZY. I also heard (regarding Valkryie) that his complete lack of accent is distracting, to say the least. I wouldn't care if Cruise ate babies. Well, yes I would care, but it wouldn't impact my evaluation of his acting ability. RDJ is quite a piece of work, too. But, he can act. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WellDressed Posted January 3, 2009 Share Posted January 3, 2009 He spoiled an otherwise excellent and quite memorable "Magnolia" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBill Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Didnt expect to say this but the MOVIE WAS STUNNING PAY THE TEN BUCKS TO SEE IT ITS GREAT. I would say it is good but not great. Very interesting story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandler#81 Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 I wasn't impressed. As a WWII nut, I knew the whole story going in so -like Titanic- it would be up to the actors to make the movie. Cruise didn't. Wouldn't call it a waste of money, but I should have waited for it come to HBO/SHO, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Didnt expect to say this but the MOVIE WAS STUNNING PAY THE TEN BUCKS TO SEE IT ITS GREAT. I have to admit that I had low expectations for this film, but I was quite surprised at how good it was. The story, the pacing, and the acting were tops. An impressive ensemble cast and very good directing by Bryan Singer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 It's 'Risky Business' in Germany. A Whiff of an accent would have been appreciated Cruise is speaking German in the opening scene, then it disipates to English. Ok so he did'nt have a German accent, but did you hear a German accent from Kenneth Branagh, Tom Wilkinson, Bill Nighy, Terrence Stamp, or Eddie Izzard? I did'nt hear an accent from David Bamber, the actor who played Hitler, either. So do'nt just single out Cruise for not applying the accent in this movie, it's cheap. If you want to see a movie with a German accent, then see The Reader. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Vader Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 He spoiled an otherwise excellent and quite memorable "Magnolia" Oh I totally disagree, Mr. Fancy Pants. Magnolia is an outstanding movie, and I thought Tom Cruise should have won Best Supporting Actor that year. But we can agree to disagree on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nanker Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Tom Cruise always seems to play Tom Cruise in like manner that Kevin Costner always seems to play Kevin Costner - regardless of the character or role they're playing. They simply portray themselves. Kevin's Robin Hood was brilliant(ly bad) WRT accents and "being in character". He displayed more passion in The Big Chill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Tom Cruise always seems to play Tom Cruise in like manner that Kevin Costner always seems to play Kevin Costner - regardless of the character or role they're playing. Mark Walhberg is another for that list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UConn James Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Cruise is speaking German in the opening scene, then it disipates to English. Ok so he did'nt have a German accent, but did you hear a German accent from Kenneth Branagh, Tom Wilkinson, Bill Nighy, Terrence Stamp, or Eddie Izzard? I did'nt hear an accent from David Bamber, the actor who played Hitler, either. So do'nt just single out Cruise for not applying the accent in this movie, it's cheap. If you want to see a movie with a German accent, then see The Reader. Is it similar to "The Hunt for Red October"'s device? As I wrote in an earlier thread on this movie, a good friend from childhood and high school is in this and from what I hear, has a decent-sized part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajzepp Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 Robert Downey Jr is a terrific actor. Cruise isn't. Got that right, Dean-O. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Da Big Man Posted January 4, 2009 Share Posted January 4, 2009 I'm not a Cruise fan either but he was excellent in Tropic Thunder! No doubt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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