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It is no secret that Tom Cruise is one hell of a star. It didn’t take theMission Impossiblestar long to establish a name for himself in the industry on the back of stellar performances over the years, starring in films likeTop Gunand theMission Impossibleamongs others. That doesn’t mean that he has never had any detractors. Who doesn’t? But he has time and again given an account of his skills to the world at large, proving his detractors wrong time and again.Collateralwas one such project.
Tom Cruise redefined himself withCollateral
Tom Cruise might be a veteran of many movies. Yet there are a few which stand out, including his performance in Jamie Foxx starrerCollateral. That is a role that reminded everyone how talented theKnight and Daystar is.
That was one of those rare occasions when Cruise jumped out of his boundaries, taking on the mantle of a cold and unsavory character. Playing the role of Vincent, a stone cold serial assassin, was one of the more challenging roles that the 61-year old stumbled across. Donning the assassin’s hat was in no way going to be an easy task.
Not that he didn’t know that.
Tom Cruise was looking forward to take on a challenge
In an interview, Tom Cruise revealed how interested he was by the prospect of being a part of the movie. He said,
“I really dug the story and dug the character. I just choose roles where I go. Okay, this is interesting, I’ve never played this before.” (China Daily)
That is the hallmark of a great actor. They go and seek challenges. He continued,
“I look for characters that I feel are going to be challenging. This is definitely right out there. A very, very complex character, playing this anti-social personality.”
Back then, the audience would not be ready to see their favorite heartthrob in a new light. But that was the least of theTop Gun: Maverickstar’s concern. For him, it was all about taking on a challenge, one he passed with flying colors.
Collateralreminded everyone who Cruise is. Even his detractors couldn’t help but take a bow. It might not be one of those roles that saw him bag an Oscar nomination, but it could. Even his doubters would agree.
Smriti Sneh
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Smriti Sneh is a Content Writer at Fandom Wire specializing in celebrities and everything pop-culture. Being a literature research scholar, she is cashing in on her writing skills by working in the entertainment news sector - studying literary theories by day, and navigating celebrity net worth through the night. Although you can find her writing poems at any and all hours.
