Tom Cruise has been hailed as a "legend" by fans for his latest death-defying stunt. The Hollywood icon, famed for performing his own stunts, had some hair-raising moments while filming recent scenes for Mission: Impossible. Anticipation is high for what's expected to be the final chapter of the series, set to release later this year, and Tom Cruise's newest feat has left onlookers in awe. Known for his roles in Jerry Maguire, War of the Worlds, and Vanilla Sky, Cruise revealed he "passed out multiple times" during a particularly risky stunt where he clung to the side of an airborne vehicle, with minimal safety measures to prevent a potentially fatal fall.
While shooting an airplane stunt for Mission: Impossible: The Final Reckoning, 62 year old Cruise faced a life-threatening challenge, admitting he had to learn how to breathe with reduced oxygen levels. In an interview with Empire magazine, Cruise disclosed: "When you stick your face out, going over 120 to 130 miles an hour, you're not getting oxygen. So I had to train myself how to breathe. There were times I would pass out physically; I was unable to get back into the cockpit.".
His dedication to the film series has earned him the title of "legend" from admirers. One fan commented: "Tom Cruise is a legend for the effort he puts into his movies, the proof is in the product". Another remarked: "Nobody dedicates more to movies than this guy.". A third fan described Cruise as a "national treasure". Tom Cruise continues to leave film enthusiasts in awe, with many fans expressing their admiration for the star of Mission: Impossible and Collateral as "one of a kind.".
Comments overflowed on social media, where one user praised: "Nobody dedicate themselves to movies more than this man. Truly one of a kind." Another fan lightly remarked: "Tom Cruise loves to push his luck making these movies.". However, some fans expressed a certain frustration, suggesting that early releases of behind-the-scenes footage dampened the thrill of watching the stunts in the cinema. One such viewer explained: "Man, don't show these making clips a thousand times before the release and make us feel like we are watching it for the 1001st time when we finally watch it in the film, sucking out all the exhilaration. That's how they ruined the big jump in the previous film.".
Despite the grievances about potential spoilers, admirers continue to label Cruise as an "untouchable" celluloid hero, citing his unparalleled dedication to his craft. Echoing this sentiment, another commenter stated: "Tom Cruise is an absolute mad man. Don't think we'll ever see another like him.". Cruise's commitment hasn't gone without its share of incidents; followers also recall the time during the production of Dead Reckoning, a part of the series, where he suffered a broken ankle but valiantly carried on filming.
