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Originally Posted by hammerfan
I think studios think he's a bigger star than he really is. The majority of the movie-going public can't stand him. Personally, I think he's a horrible actor. One note, that's it. I think the only movie of his that I like is Legend. And that's purely because of Tim Curry's performance of Darkness.
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i'd have to disagree with all of that ..
i dont know him personally - never met him .. and i never believe tabloid crap. its loud and echoed on social media but isn't that always the way? a few big mouths are always louder than the majority.
No studio wants to gamble money. Studios have famously gone under because of one bomb. Cruise is still a huge draw with a few franchises under his belt. One bad movie won't kill his career. As he ages he will be replaced - become less relevant - but i don't think we're there yet. That said - the movie business is experiencing something very unique right now that may shift the dynamic for a lot of people .. maybe not. too soon to tell.
As an actor i think Cruise is competent. I might not like all the movies but i never once thought - hmmm he was crap in that. He's pretty compelling in that he does a ton o his own stunt-work ...insane stuff no one else would ever do. (oddly i think Legend is his weakest performance but he was in a really odd place doing that one) Risky Business will always be a classic. Eyes Wide Shut ... The Colour of Money, a Few Good Men, Magnolia, Minority Report, Tropic Thunder, Oblivion, Edge of Tomorrow.... i find all of those very entertaining ...
i'll never judge a person's character until i spend actual time with them ... but as far as an actor goes .. i cant agree he's terrible.