Critically acclaimed director and actor Kenneth Branagh believesTom Cruisewill impress people all over the world with his acting if he ever decides to move on from the action genre. Cruise emerged as an actor at the beginning of the 1980s and has been one of the biggest movie stars in since.Tom Cruise’s best moviesincludeEyes Wide Shut,Edge of Tomorrow, and theMission: Impossiblefilms. Throughout his career, Cruise has starred in several critically acclaimed films, but has also earned a reputation as the most popular action star in the world.
In an interview withThe Times of Londonnewspaper,Branagh reveals that he thinks Cruise is an underrated actor, and will deliver many great performances if he moves on from action blockbusters. Branagh makes it clear he is not trying to undervalue Cruise’s action-oriented roles. In fact, he praised movies likeMission: ImpossibleandTop Gun. However, Branagh believes that Cruise will receive even more acclaim in the coming years if he pursues more dramatic roles. Read his full comment below:
If he ever tires of wowing the world with action, he’s going to surprise those who view him as only a movie star. What he’s done withMissionandTop Gunis unique — cinematic entertainment with a serious intent to give you a wonderful time at the movies. But he’s an underestimated actor — for whom a golden age of performance beckons.
What Branagh’s Comments Mean For Cruise’s Career
Branagh & Cruise Are Both Critically Acclaimed Actors
Branagh is a celebrated actor in his own right, which is why his comments about Cruise are worth considering. Throughout his career,Branagh has been praised for starring in several William Shakespeare adaptations on the stage. Recently, he has also appeared in several Christopher Nolan movies, such asDunkirk,Tenet, andOppenheimer, and has also starred in (as well as directed) threeAgatha Christie adaptations, in which he plays the detective Hercule Poirot.
Like Branagh,Cruise has also starred in several critically acclaimed films, such asRisky Business,Jerry Maguire,Magnolia, andA Few Good Men. However, Cruise is better known as an action star. This is largely thanks to his role as Ethan Hunt in theMission: Impossiblefranchise, as well as films likeEdge of TomorrowandTop Gun: Maverick. This year, Cruise will once again portray Ethan Hunt in theupcomingMission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning. However, it could potentially be his last time playing the iconic character.
Our Take On Branagh’s Comments About Cruise
Cruise Is A Fantastic Dramatic Actor
IfThe Final Reckoningis indeed Cruise’s last time playing Ethan Hunt, it’s possible that he will leave action blockbusters behind in the coming years. While he is a huge action star,several of Cruise’s most notable roles prove that he is also a skilled dramatic actor. Therefore, I agree with Branagh and believe Cruise could deliver several amazing dramatic performances with his upcoming movies. While he will still likely make several more action films, it will be interesting to see ifTom Cruisemakes more dramatic movies in the coming years.
