Tom Cruise recently delivered one of the most memorable film odes of all time, talking about how excited he is for the upcoming film Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning – Part 1 Soar through the air in a WWII-era biplane while flying.
Not only does it serve as a reminder of why fans around the world love Cruise so much (and not everyone needs to), it also highlights the actor’s willingness to take risks to create the most memorable and exciting experiences for audiences.what he’s been doing Mission impossible Franchised for many years.
Updated by Ryan Heffernan on July 8, 2023:
Since the film series began in 1996, Mission impossible Movies have always been a reliable source of blockbuster fun filled with thrilling stunts and explosive action. The seventh film in the series, Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part 1 (July 12), promising more of the same for thrill-seeking moviegoers.
13 langley robbery
Mission: Impossible (1996)
while langley heist stunt Mission impossible While it’s nowhere near as dangerous as some of the other stunts on this list, it does set an early precedent for an action franchise devoted to practical filmmaking.
The scene where Hunter falls into the control room, landing just inches from the floor, has been parodied in several other films and television shows. This iconic scene is undoubtedly one of the series’ most recognizable moments, and it set the tone for the rest of the episodes.
12 Exploding fish tank
Mission: Impossible (1996)
It might seem tame compared to the unbridled madness of later entries in the series, but the amount of water released when the fishbowl explodes makes this a truly dangerous stunt for Cruise.
In the years since, Cruise has joked that it’s unclear when the explosion happened, but it’s still a stunt the beloved actor is proud of. As was the case with the Langley heist, the stunt tells audiences what to expect from the series and future Cruise films.
11 free climbing
Mission: Impossible 2 (2000)
Tom Cruise is a man of many talents. In addition to acting and producing some of the most memorable and successful films of recent years, he is also a pilot, stunt driver and professional mountain climber.This is the last skill he emphasizes in the book mission impossible 2.
The scene probably doesn’t add much to the sequel’s overall plot, but it makes viewers instantly tense and unable to look away as Cruise jumps over rocks and even dangles with one hand, overlooking the abyss below him. . It’s a shame the rest of the film can’t match the sheer excitement of the opening scene.
10 train chase
Mission: Impossible (1996)
Released in 1996, the first Mission impossible The movie uses a lot of tense, limited sequences as a means of creating suspense. The film still showcases the remarkable action flair for which the series would come to be known, with a climactic action scene in which a train is tailed by a helicopter.
As the villains attempted a daring escape in a helicopter, Hunter climbed onto the top of a speeding train, hooked the helicopter to one of the cars, and disappeared into the tunnel. Cruise flings around and even jumps on a helicopter, a scene that was an action highlight of the first film, packed with a kind of far-fetched high-octane thrill.
9 motorcycle chase
Mission: Impossible: Nation of Mystery (2015)
One of the best chase sequences of the entire time Mission impossible Franchise, sequence from Mission impossible – Rogue Nation See Ethan and Benji (simon pegg) on the heels of Ilse Faust (Rebecca Ferguson) in a silver BMW. After the car overturned, Hunter continued the chase on his motorcycle.
The high-speed hysteria is intensified by little details, like Cruise’s reaction when his knee scrapes the pavement and a tentative check before overtaking the truck. The scene is thrilling until the explosive finale, where Foster stands in the middle of the road, forcing Hunter to dodge her, crashing his bike in the process.
8 knife fight
Mission: Impossible 2 (2000)
You’d be forgiven for thinking that this scene was shot using CGI. After all, who in their right mind would want a knife within millimeters of their eyes? The answer, of course, is Tom Cruise. After measuring the distance to Cruise’s eyeball (very carefully we want), use a cable to balance the knife over Cruise’s eye.
But that’s not all.Cruise’s mission impossible 2 supporting role Dougray Scott Then lean on the knife and press it down with the weight of the whole body, forming the most realistic scene.although mission impossible 2 Though considered one of the worst scenes in the series, the tension of this scene will never be forgotten.
7 underwater scene
Mission: Impossible: Nation of Mystery (2015)
when shooting Mission Impossible 6: Mystery NationSoon, it was quickly discovered that the underwater sequence wouldn’t work unless Tom Cruise learned how to hold his breath for six minutes. Not surprisingly, Cruise is willing to put in the extra work and spend a lot of time training with professional divers.
The result is a Tom Cruise-filled scene in which audiences fear not only for the life of superspy Ethan Hunt, but also for the life of the beloved actor. Christopher McQuarrieThe decision to film this scene as realistically as possible was a very bold one, but it ensured that this scene became one of the most memorable in the entire series, and explains why he’s featured in every sequel since. Both are back as directors.
6 chase london
Mission: Impossible: Fallout (2018)
During the filming of the sixth film in the series, Mission: Impossible 6: FalloutFans were shocked when what we all thought was impossible finally happened. Tom Cruise was injured during a stunt.
The actor broke his ankle while jumping from one building to another. Not only is Cruise the consummate professional who pulls off the scene, limping past the camera with a grimace on his face that shows he knows exactly how much damage he’s doing, but it’s what they do in the movie lenses used in . Filming may be delayed while Cruise recovers, but thankfully, his interest in stunts hasn’t been stymied.
5 helicopter chase
Mission: Impossible: Fallout (2018)
fall out This is a very rare achievement in filmmaking. Not only is it the best entry in the Mission: Impossible franchise and one of the best films of Cruise’s career, but it also includes some of the best stunt work of the actor’s career. The helicopter chase sequence is a perfect example.
First, Cruise dangles under the helicopter, climbs up to the cockpit with a rope, then climbs into the plane, defeats the pilot, and flies the helicopter himself. Roaring between valleys, dodging and weaving behind the chopper he’s chasing, the scene reminds viewers yet again why Cruise is the best action star ever. He’s not a bad pilot either.
4 aircraft suspension
Mission: Impossible: Nation of Mystery (2015)
Most of the marketing activities are aimed at Mission Impossible 6: Mystery Nation is based on the opening scene of the movie, where Tom Cruise hangs from the side of the plane as it takes off. If this sounds absolutely crazy, that’s because it is. It’s certainly one of the most dangerous stunts Cruise has ever performed, but it’s also one of the most impressive.
Watching the runway shrink in the distance as the plane soars into the sky creates a sense of vertigo for viewers, making them feel as though they’re in the air with Cruise. Christopher McQuarrie decided to introduce himself to this team with a bang, and man, we’re glad he did.
3 motorcycle cliff diving
Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part 1 (2023)
long-running trajectory Mission impossible The franchise has seen stunts get bigger and bigger, and it looks like it’s only going to continue dead reckoning part 1. A major marketing tool for the film was the behind-the-scenes footage revealing how they filmed this incredible stunt.
Said to be the most dangerous stunt Cruise has ever performed, the shot required him to ride his motorcycle off a cliff, let himself free fall, and then parachute to safety. According to Variety, the stunts were the first to be filmed, so the production team had plenty of time and money to rework the movie if something went horribly wrong.
2 climb the burj khalifa
Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol (2011)
Climbing the tallest building in the world (at the time of filming, anyway) is reason enough for most actors to call on their stunt doubles. Not Cruise, though. The actor carried only one safety rope, which was attached to the outside of the building, and the ground was only 829 meters away from him.
Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol Marking the beginning of the series’ decision to market each new entry around an incredible stunt, it was met with a very positive reception from audiences. After all, watching Tom Cruise sprint down the side of the Burj Khalifa is a cinematic experience few will forget.
1 halo jump
Mission: Impossible: Fallout (2018)
halo jumps in Mission: Impossible 6: Fallout It’s certainly one of the most impressive stunts Cruise has ever performed. The scene was shot in succession and is a cinematic masterpiece. Follow Cruise from his jump out of the plane to his diversion to save an unconscious Walker (Henry Cavill), by the time he finally lands in a hurry, it’s a tense scene you’re likely to see.
The added complexity of the storm and Walker’s reckless decision to jump anyway only adds to the drama of the sequence, and the upcoming Mission Impossible – Dead Reckoning – Part 1 Had to get something huge out of the bag to snag this thrilling stunt.
