Tom Cruise’s Action Movies: Honoring the Legend’s Sixtieth Birthday

We take a look back at some of the most iconic action movies starring Tom Cruise as he approaches 61 years old. Cruise, who debuted in the comedy “Risky Business” in 1983, has always wowed crowds with his fearless stunts and superb performances. Cruise still does stunts on screen even at his advanced age, as shown in “Top Gun,” “Mission Impossible,” and “Knight and Day.” Let’s examine seven of his best action movies in more detail.

Maverick is the top gun.

Cruise plays Maverick again in “Top Gun: Maverick,” when he is assigned to train a select group of TOPGUN graduates for a high-profile mission following thirty years of service. Directed by Joseph Kosinski, the movie stars Val Kilmer, Jennifer Connelly, Glen Powell, Monica Barbaro, and Miles Teller.

Part One of Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning

The Mission Impossible movie series continues with Ethan Hunt and the IMF team searching for a new weapon that poses a threat to humanity. The picture, which was directed by Christopher McQuarrie, features Vanessa Kirby, Rebecca Ferguson, and Hayley Atwell.

Day and Knight

The plot of “Knight and Day” centers on June Havens, who, after an odd meeting, becomes involved in the escapades of deadly agent Roy Miller (Cruise). Starring alongside Cameron Diaz, Paul Dano, Maggie Grace, Peter Sarsgaard, and Viola Davis is the picture, which was directed by James Mangold.

Reacher Jack

In the movie “Jack Reacher,” Cruise portrays a former member of the Military Police who looks into the allegations of a former US Army sharpshooter who is suspected of killing five people. The picture, which was directed by Christopher McQuarrie, stars Werner Herzog, Jai Courtney, Rosamund Pike, and Alexia Fast.

The Periphery of Tomorrow

“Edge of Tomorrow” centers on Captain Cage, who joins forces with a warrior to defend the Earth after becoming stuck in a time loop after an extraterrestrial invasion. Starring alongside Emily Blunt are Bill Paxton, Brendan Gleeson, Charlotte Riley, Tony Way, and Doug Liman.

The Relic

Sergeant Nick and Corporal Chris discover Princess Ahmanet’s tomb in “The Mummy,” whereupon she is set free and Nick must battle for his life. Sofia Boutella, Annabelle Wallis, Russell Crowe, Jake Johnson, and Bella Georgiou feature in the Alex Kurtzman-directed movie.

Attached

The narrative of “Collateral” centers on Max, a taxi driver who discovers that Vincent, his customer, is an assassin on a lethal mission. Starring alongside Jamie Foxx, Mark Ruffalo, Jada Pinkett Smith, Jason Statham, and Javier Bardem is the picture, which was directed by Michael Mann.

Tom Cruise is a well-liked character in Hollywood because of his versatility. His legacy in the film industry is unmatched as he never stops inspiring and entertaining.

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