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Tom Cruise Reveals Secrets Behind Death-Defying Biplane Stunt


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During his appearance on The Tonight Show, Tom Cruise revealed the weirdest behind-the-scenes tidbits about his newest death-defying stunt for Mission Impossible-The Final Reckoning. It is said the clip showed Cruise executing a rather insane biplane sequence, almost taken out of a gaming video-it was 100% live and without CGI.

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He described the insane preparation–almost like wing-walking at high altitude as the vintage plane did loops and dives–for big loops, rolls and aerial manoeuvres. The actor claimed that for him, being a seasoned stuntman himself, this was one of the hardest sequences he had ever done, with months and months dedicated to specialized training in flying. Newly released footage reveals Tom strapped onto the wings of the plane as it barrel rolled through the mountain valleys at a speed that would cause the majority of people to lose consciousness.

The reactions came from across the gamut, with one comment that ranged from disbelief to unadulterated awe: “Tom Cruise on a biplane stunt? That is not just flying; it is an aerial ballet!” Another wrote, “So kids, take a good look. One of the last remaining real movie stars.” The docile acceptance of Cruise being worthy of acclaim probably has something to do with a handful of people calling him “the last real movie star stuntman.”

Others were not very sure about that acclaim and wondered whether the fearlessness was somehow fueled by the controversy surrounding Scientology. “Is it Scientology which made him what he is?” asked one. “I really wish we would stop normalizing this man,” commented another user, battling the glorification of such treacherous behavior.

The best comment to come from was a parent’s “I have never really seen a Mission Impossible film, but I’ll be taking my daughter to this one, for nothing other than to show her what true dedication to craft can achieve.” This is to say that Cruise’s stunts go further than just the commercial side of entertainment, they are a profound example of professional excellence.

Now, putting all those clouds of dust in perspective brings forth the very interesting truth about current action cinema. Most of the blockbusters nowadays actually get away with just CGI and stuntmen, whereas Cruise stands tall among the very few filmmakers who still carry out genuine practical effects, literally putting his life on the line for our entertainment; this is a raw, unique experience that synthesizers and computers cannot create.

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One fan adequately put it: “Very few people understand the risk he takes ‘just’ to entertain us.” Whether he is loved or seen as a reckless zealot, there’s no denying that Tom Cruise remains in a category by himself for commitment to the bit. The biplane stunt is yet another entry in a legendary book of adrenaline-pumping exploits, which are at the root of why Cruise is still regarded as the gold standard for action actors to this day.



This story originally appeared on Celebrityinsider

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