With Dead Reckoning now playing in theaters, let's look at the best Tom Cruise movies from star's massive filmography.
The hardest part? Only keeping it at five.I go back and forth with Jerry Maguire. On certain watches, I enjoy it as a clever examination of a cynical man’s struggles to deal with a newly sprouted conscious. Other times, I find Cameron Crowe’s blockbuster trite, hamstrung by a goofy love story that distracts from the fascinating sports angle.At any rate, Cruise is terrific in the lead role.
I, for one, can’t overlook the man’s incredible, award-worthy turn in Ben Stiller’s raucous Tropic Thunder. Here, Cruise shows off his sharp comedic chops as Les Grossman, a foul-mouthed and eccentric Hollywood studio executive. Unrecognizable under layers of latex, Les remains Cruise’s most outlandish role — far removed from the noble yet emotionally fragile Ethan Hunt.In a film full of dazzling comedic performances, Cruise rises to the top.
In terms of Oscars, Cruise somehow missed out on another nomination that year, while Foxx took home all the accolades. That’s a questionable call. Foxx is good as Max, but Cruise is the one who stands out, making this one of the best Tom Cruise movies. At the very least, he deserves more recognition than Clive Owen and Alan Alda .
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