For that reason alone will not watch it. Should have gone with a better actor such as the original choice of Tom Hanks.
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BlueMoon89 — 14 years ago(January 11, 2012 08:34 PM)
I'm not a fan of Tom Cruise but he did a great job in this movie.
It's the only one I can stand him in.
Your loss. Just because you don't like an actor, it doesn't mean that they're not good in the movie.
Also, the movie is great for other performances as well. Sad you're so narrow-minded that you won't even give it a chance.
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intofilm — 14 years ago(January 13, 2012 12:25 PM)
I think Tom Cruise "the person" is a real jerk, to the point I no longer look at his movies (though I might if I thought it would be a really first class film). But I can't imagine any other actor doing a better job at this role. I think he was remarkable, and showed a real range in it.
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FMJBoyGenius — 12 years ago(January 18, 2014 09:48 AM)
True. He does that a lot, but I wouldn't say it's that format in every single film. Watch Tropic Thunder, Interview with the Vampire, Minority Report, and Collateral. Those roles are so different. Also, check out Born on the Fourth of July and Magnolia. That formula kinda fits with these two, but they are different, unique, and he's excellent in them!
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LtStarbuck99 — 13 years ago(January 03, 2013 12:39 PM)
Jim Carrey would have done fine on the funny silly bitsbut he can't get himself out of the role of Stanley Ipkiss with the silly faceshe really is a one dimensional actorTom Cruise is more versatile than people give him credit for and he is gorgeous to bootno one else could have layed this role better..I can't believe they had anyone else in mind.
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MayoGalway — 10 years ago(March 12, 2016 11:56 PM)
Baloney! Read the trivia page. It was written with Tom Hanks as JM, but TH was coming off two consecutive oscars and had directing gig scheduled. Just checkout the list of other actors considered. Nowhere is Carrey listed.
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hnt_dnl — 12 years ago(December 23, 2013 09:04 PM)
Cruise is terrific in this. One of his best roles and performances. Shows he can do comedy. I miss comedies like this one. Nowadays, most comedies are silly with way too much gross-out humor and foul language and people acting like blithering idiots.
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RemusMoon — 9 years ago(September 13, 2016 11:30 AM)
I understand as I'm not a Cruise fan either but this is actually one of the few movies I can bear him in. He plays the role well and I definitely can't see Hanks in the role even though he's a far better actor.
You're missing out; it's not a brilliant film but it's definitely worth watching (maybe you've watched it since 2011 but I doubt it).