Tom Cruise's 'Valkyrie' looks kinda awful

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ralph Sat, Nov 29, 2008 at 04:52 AM EST

Re: TOM'S CRIMES
He's a high-school drop-out who's trying to lecture a woman he doesn't know (shields) that he knows more than her doctor. What's his source of information? the same source that says alien spirits are the cause of man's troubles and you need to spend $100's of thousands to get rid of them. The same subject started by a man who discracefully lied about being a war-hero, who issued order that in regards to any enemies of his "church", his followers "may deprive of property or injure by any means necessary ... may be tricked, suded or lied to or destroyed.." and that followers are to: "Start feeding lurid, blood sex crime actual evidence on the attackers to the press.."
Hubbard who started the cult that Cruise is a part of was a corrupt con-man and Cruise is too dumb to figure it out; instead he himself has chased the alien bugs off himself and want others to do the same.
Now HE is the one who a Jerk and an IDIOT

DiCenzo Wed, Nov 26, 2008 at 04:49 AM EST

Let's see,,Tom plays Claus, who was 6'3", and Tom is 5'3" without lifts. Claus was articulate, spoke 3-4 languages, and was an aristocrat, from a long line of aristocrats. Tom, according to him, just a poor boy fron Syracuse. Vlaus lost his right eye and hand, and two fingers on his left hand. Topm has the patch on the wrong side, and in some scemes his hands seem to work well. What Tom really is, is an actor, a short, egomaniacal, but rich. Good for him if he can full some of the people all of the time.

bp Mon, Nov 17, 2008 at 03:24 PM EST

Tom saves the world from Hitler! His messiah complex is out of control! I won't be watching this movie, that's for sure.

Pat Daugherty Sat, Jul 5, 2008 at 09:09 PM EST

Tom is my hero, no drugs, no weird women, stays out of politics, makes great moives and seems to be a nice guy... Pat

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Jon Mon, May 12, 2008 at 02:14 PM EST

It is sometimes hard for viewers to separate a well-known actor from his or her role (think John Wayne or Jack Nicholson).

Rightly or wrongly, Cruise is so disliked by a large portion of viewers that his days in hero roles are done (whether he knows it yet or not).

Perhaps he should start playing villians?

hate Wed, Apr 16, 2008 at 10:47 AM EST

i have seen most of his movies and most of his new films are getting ratings not because of his acting but because of others like effects and the story.

i really love war flicks but will not watch this one because first, they will make this one overly dramatic. second, no accent? how come? want to share the story to all viewers and accent will make it harder? how come scarface and the godfather are good?.
third, height, the one his portraying is known to be a standout guy and he is not one.

Tom Cruise Fri, Apr 11, 2008 at 10:13 PM EST

Hey everyone! Watch the movie! Seriously it is going to be great. I am working on the German accent, but really is it necessary? After all.. you all know me, and I look dashing in my eye patch.

Thanks to all of my fans!

brwhite@gmail.com Mon, Apr 7, 2008 at 01:04 AM EST

Have you heard that Katie is in talks to be on Broadway?

http://angrypopcultureguide.blogspot.com/2008/04/katie-holmes-to-comebackon-broadway.html

Elsin Tue, Feb 19, 2008 at 12:15 PM EST

I seems funny that Cruise would be pushing this project at a time when scientology is in so much trouble in Germany. The Greman goverment sees many of scientology's methods closely resembling that of a Mob/Nazi party mentality, they are currently seeking to ban the cult/church as a whole. I think this film is a thin vail to win some hearts and minds before that can happen. Personally I hope it fails and the film flops destroying United Artists and Cruise in the process.

chimpmaster Wed, Jan 16, 2008 at 09:08 PM EST

I was googlin' "does tom cruise wear a hairpace" - due to an image of him I just saw for a new film ad - when I saw the above Slezak blog...

I think that the author hit it right on with his polemic of does Tom Cruise even matter as an actor when his cultural celebrity aura far outweighs whatever gifts that he ever had as an actor.

I would much rather see either his portrayal of himself, as written by an apologist, or CNN coverage of the pontifical ceremony for his ascension to lead Scientolgy.

His films will continue to disappoint investors, critics and eventually consumers as long as he is more concerned with outlasting or outsizing popular culture history. It seems to me that he believes that the only way to centuries long, sustainable provenance is to either lead a religion or lead a country since all of the really cool occupations - New World explorer or Charlemagne have all been spoken for.

Colin Tue, Jan 8, 2008 at 12:42 PM EST

I am indiffernt to Tom. He looks somewhat like Stauffenberg but admittedly is too short. I am sure that the effects people can handle this issue with as much ease as turning John Rhys Davies into a dwarf for a certain recent hit film series. From the trailer, I can say that the effort looks to be more accurate than the recent German-produced efforts to tell this story. The only potential boo-boos I can see are the presence fo Branaghs' von Tresckow character in Berlin on July 20 and the explosion occurring as Stauffenberg adn Haeften walk out fo teh briefing hut. Singer says he wants to bring this important story to the world in a non-cliched fashion. If he gets it wrong there will be lots of opportunity to skewer him afetr seeing the finished film.

Rona Tue, Jan 1, 2008 at 02:49 AM EST

some here are pathetic and nonprofessional journalism.
Stop reading the tabloids and get a life.

I hope Cruise wins his deserving Oscar.

kyrie Sat, Dec 22, 2007 at 06:10 AM EST

I have seen the trailer and it is pathetic. Tom Cruise is pathetic. Bryan Singer is pathetic for tackling a subject which is out of his depth. Tom Cruise is a pathetic choice for Stauffenberg. Judging by the pro-Tom posters once again - and as a non-American - that once again America demonstrates a sad ignorance of history. we are now seeing Hollywood's poor attempt at portraying a complex, tragic figure. The real Stauffenberg was erudite, spoke six languages, a devout Catholic.Look at pictures of him and he looks nothing like Tom Cruise. If one is going to cast an American actor, why not Jim Caviezel? Stauffie was also tall - six foot three - and was noted for that height. He towered over everyone, including Hitler. Cruise is only the same height as Hitler. Cruise will be playing Cruise, not MY Claus!! Anyone who supports Tommy is sadly ignorant of history. That's why Germans don't like Cruise, not because of the Scientology stuff. He's a laughingstock playing a national hero.

Shadow Girl Wed, Dec 12, 2007 at 10:17 PM EST

Man, the pro Cruisers are so freakin' funny! To quote one of my friends, they all had personality bypass surgery! Get a life, get Wikipedia, and READ THE FACTS! Type in Lisa McPherson and discover what she went through. $cien is responsible for her death and others, no doubt.
Pro Crudes-try to pull your heads out of your butts. Unless it's up there because you like the feeling...

idaho potato Tue, Dec 11, 2007 at 03:00 AM EST

I cannot take Cruise seriously anymore. His roles are always the same type with the same style of acting. No range. He's Tom, playing Tom. I see him as sort of nerdy. He's a short, chubby, know-it-all, who's had his run. The crowd turned away after the couch jumping spectacle, his divorce from Nicole Kidman, after his other rants, his belief in Scientology, and his latest marriage. Just like baseball, strike three, you're out. The oddest thing about that interview with Oprah, in between the couch jumping and arm pumping, Oprah asked Tom a question if he ever talked to his adopted son of the problems he (the son) may face as a young black man. Tom looked shocked, didn't really get the question and said he didn't see a need to or get the purpose of the question. Sad, he's the father of a young black man who doesn't understand the culture awaiting young black men. Ostrich approach never works. Don't limit, but don't keep ignorant either. Anyway, fame is fleeting. See ya in reruns!

Gary Lacitie Sun, Nov 25, 2007 at 07:08 PM EST

Scientlogy and couch jumping incidents aside, who could actually buy Tom Cruise as a German war hero? Bryan Singer is a talented director who should have known that he has a responsibility to cover an event like this with the goal of absolute authenticity...not an action packed star vehicle for the all American boy, Tom Cruise. A real wasted opportunity to cover a WWII story that needed to be told.

Sun, Nov 18, 2007 at 08:55 PM EST

Well said Luke ... Tho jumping on the couch was not necesarily cool it was in no way the end of the world armageddon people make it out to be. Nor was the Matt L episode -- insignificant compared to Hollywood scandals. 4th of July is one of the greatest performances in film history and no other actor including Tom Hanks can do an MI2 as well as a 4th of July. In VK, everyone has either an English accent or an American one which is standard ... as to be fully authentic they should be speaking German which there are not. People hate on Cruise for no reason other than jealousy. However Lions for Lambs and VK do not seem to be hits .. they both WILL flop no matter what. Very poor choice of films for Cruise at this stage when he needs a major hit. VK should be released during December for Oscar consideration as a prestige pic not during summer when blockbusters will devour it. Cruise really needs more help in his career now but he is an all time box office champ whos also Oscar caliber!

Luke Sat, Nov 17, 2007 at 12:44 PM EST

Ever since I saw Born on the 4th of July on DVD last year, I've had no trouble taking Tom seriously. I do have trouble taking YOU seriously, Michael. That eye patch is a real part of Tom's character. Claus von Stauffenberg lost an eye while fighting in the North African campaign.
Save for the most virulent of trolls and worthless commentators like yourself, most people have moved beyond Tom's foolish TV incidents. I personally felt the trailer was excellent. Those who think it dull are probably just Michael Bay fans who need explosions in every movie. Those complaining about the lack of German or German accents need to realize something: this is an AMERICAN film for an English-speaking audience. You want a German version, go watch a German film. As for the accents, it's hard to make people interested in the film when they can't understand what's being said. Liam Neeson didn't have a German accent in Schindler's List and no one complained.

jim smith Fri, Nov 16, 2007 at 12:03 AM EST

Look, it's very simple.
A. Cruise jumped on a couch.
B. Cruise was arrogant with Matt Laurer when he gave his opinion about putting kids on mind-altering drugs.
C. Cruise believes in a religion that we find unbelievable.
D. Cruise married a younger woman.

This makes me livid! I hate him for this!! How dare he. It makes my blood boil and I'll hate him and everything he does forever!!!! AH-HAHAHAHAHAHAHA! AH-HAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!!!! WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!

jim smith Fri, Nov 16, 2007 at 12:03 AM EST

Look, it's very simple.
A. Cruise jumped on a couch.
B. Cruise was arrogant with Matt Laurer when he gave his opinion about putting kids on mind-altering drugs.
C. Cruise believes in a religion that we find unbelievable.
D. Cruise married a younger woman.

This makes me livid! I hate him for this!! How dare he. It makes my blood boil and I'll hate him and everything he does forever!!!! AH-HAHAHAHAHAHAHA! AH-HAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH!!!! WHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!

Draven Thu, Nov 15, 2007 at 08:54 PM EST

Tee Smith --

I don't think this'll be a serious movie, historically accurate, etc. The news and the media have become "infotainment". People don't want to hear about what really happened (well, I do, but I mean in general). The movie industry, right now, is about special effects and drama, not accuracy.

If they can pull this off, I'd love to see it! But I don't think they will.

The dramatic background music doesn't bode well, if you get my drift.

As for the bread line -- well, I liked it because I could see exactly what he meant, but now that I think about it, it's pretty funny.

Mm, warm bread...

p beaudoin Thu, Nov 15, 2007 at 03:00 PM EST

get off the couch-jumping incident already! I'm sure Oprah can afford a new one- and we should all be so lucky as to have someone so taken with us as to jump up and down for joy! By the way, his intensity for all his roles makes it worth watching!

mike Thu, Nov 15, 2007 at 12:38 PM EST

the true story of the plot to kill hitler in his lair has been on msnbc a few times this year and will be on more this year its a 4 hour program and is not fiction

Tee Smith Thu, Nov 15, 2007 at 11:53 AM EST

For those of us who have studied history, Valkyrie is an important and suspenseful true story of the valiant effort of a few principled Germans to rid themselves of Hitler. Of course, its not politically correct to say ANY Germans were principled, but this movie needs to be seen by everyone. For if a dictator can rise up anywhere, he can be stopped only by drastic measures.

Sam Wed, Nov 14, 2007 at 04:05 AM EST

I've never seen the appeal of Tom Cruise anyway, but I do have a love of costume dramas and war flicks. Still I don't think I can manage this one - even with Tom Wilkerson, Eddie Izzard, and Kenneth Branagh. As much as Cruise's very limited acting skills, there's that voice - kind of like a perpetual teenager. Honestly, he sounds one step removed from Keanu Reeves. I couldn't buy Keanu as a German war "hero", and I can't buy Cruise as one.

Jackie Wed, Nov 14, 2007 at 01:03 AM EST

Hitler to Tom, "You had me at Hello."

Beth Wed, Nov 14, 2007 at 12:59 AM EST

One last comment about the accents (or lack of) - When did the Americans become German officers? I thought we fought against the Germans. I kind of missed that part of WWII.

beth Wed, Nov 14, 2007 at 12:56 AM EST

The Couch and Matt Lauer incidents - The guy destroyed his 20 year career in 5 min.
The movie - I hate when some actors do an accent, some don't, and some go back and forth through a movie.
Also, the "warm bread" line - I don't think I should have been laughing at that point in the movie.

Continued.... Wed, Nov 14, 2007 at 12:50 AM EST

But anyway...take Scarface for example... that movie took place in America, so it made sense to have Pacino's character speaking english with an accent, because he was in an english speaking country. However if the entire movie took place in cuba, with everyone running around speaking english with a cuban accent??? I don't know, it just seems more than a tad bit ironic to me.

I will be seeing this film when it comes out for sure.

ME Wed, Nov 14, 2007 at 12:49 AM EST

Tom cruise is a very able actor (3 Oscar nomination speak for themselve).

I thought the trailer was brilliant as it didn't show too much nor did it show too little.

I think with this "no German accents" BS people are missing the point of this film....They are trying to tell Stauffenberg's story to as larger audience as possible and that can't happen when the actors are speaking in barely understandable English! I remember when we were studying Schindler's list at school and half the class(not me) couldn't understand what Ralph F was saying...

TOM'S CRIMES AGAINST HUMANITY Tue, Nov 13, 2007 at 11:11 PM EST

TOM CRUISES CRIMES:
1. He spoke out about mass drugging of children by evil and greedy psychiatrists and drug companies.
2. He mentioned that Brooke Shields might be wrong in her book that SSRI's, aka antidepressants, are safe.
3. He encouraged Matt Lauer to be more responsible when he speaks to his millions of audience members.
4. He's part of a new religion that the general public knows little about and answered questions that reporters asked him about it.

WHAT A JERK HUH?

Tom's not the problem, it's YOU! Tue, Nov 13, 2007 at 10:46 PM EST

So was Tom Cruise shoving himself down people's throats or was it the news who day after day, night after night showed us mainly negative images and stories of him while they should have been covering important topics like the hijacking of our personal freedoms or the crisis in Darfur, or how about crimes of different corporations?
Nah, not enough ratings for that. Let's show Tom Cruise jumping on a couch one more time.
These tabloids are getting really desperate with this article and with a name like Mike Sleaze what do you expect.
Journalism has gone to all new lows.

TheCoach Tue, Nov 13, 2007 at 10:39 PM EST

Is that you Tom?

TheCoach=TheJackass Tue, Nov 13, 2007 at 10:36 PM EST

TheCoach Tue, Nov 13, 2007 at 10:28 PM EST

And we are entitled to our opinion of him. He is a public person and we are the public. He's one dimensional, and it's time to move on.

Hey TheCoach,
I'd bet your the type of guy who goes to a wedding, gets really drunk and embarrasses himself and everyone around him because he can't help but act like a complete jackass.

NEWS MEDIA IS A JOKE Tue, Nov 13, 2007 at 10:29 PM EST

I think the more appropriate question is,

"CAN WE TAKE THE NEWS MEDIA SERIOUSLY ANYMORE?"

TheCoach Tue, Nov 13, 2007 at 10:28 PM EST

And we are entitled to our opinion of him. He is a public person and we are the public. He's one dimensional, and it's time to move on.

Let him be Tue, Nov 13, 2007 at 10:25 PM EST

If you have a problem with Tom Cruise having a personal opinion of his own, or that he is a Scientologists then I'd say the problem is with you and not Tom Cruise.

Most people could care less what religion anyone is. What does it really matter what religion your neighbor or co-worker or a celebrity is? So long as they are good people that's all that matters. So stop the witch-hunt already people. It really pathetic that people make such a big deal out of it. You'd think we are experiencing another round of the inquisitions for Christs sake.

As far as whether you can trust him or not? I think I mistrust the media for trying so hard to make the public think we can't trust him and makes me trust him more.

TheCoach Tue, Nov 13, 2007 at 10:19 PM EST

I refuse to see anything that Tom Cruise is in. The man has lost all credibility and I'm still praying for the day Katie wakes the heck up. Poor Suri.

BD Tue, Nov 13, 2007 at 09:48 PM EST

Joxe Arkaitz- "Well, it's a very good movie for smart people. Shame there are no many left..."

Wow, you mean I'm dumb because I didn't like the movie? What a very intelligent thing to say...NOT.

IYAD Tue, Nov 13, 2007 at 09:10 PM EST

TOM CRUISE IS THE BEST ACTOR IN THE WORLD. YOU PEOPLE ARE JUST HATING ON HIM BECAUSE HE'S HOT AND IS THE BEST ACTOR. SO SHUT UP AND STOP BEING HATERS!!!!!!!!

Joxe Arkaitz Tue, Nov 13, 2007 at 08:24 PM EST

Valkyrie looks good! I won't miss it!

Joxce Arkaitz Tue, Nov 13, 2007 at 08:24 PM EST

Valkyrie looks good! I won't miss it!

Joxe Arkaitz Tue, Nov 13, 2007 at 08:21 PM EST

I saw Lions for Lambs and I must say I liked it a lot. It's not the usual action packed empty movie but it is a smart movie full of messages. I enjoyed just seeing Tom and Meryl playing their roles, face to face and Robert Redford is another amazing actor. Well, it's a very good movie for smart people. Shame there are no many left...

beentheredonethat Tue, Nov 13, 2007 at 07:56 PM EST

I do hate that this film has several actors that I really like in, but will not see it because of Tom Cruise. It's not because of his scientology. I just think he plays the same. he had some range before, but not so much anymore. how he performs in public appearances matches how he performs in movies. I'm just not buying it anymore.
And if he was any good, he'd do the accent. even if it's british like the rest of the cast.

fasty Tue, Nov 13, 2007 at 07:19 PM EST

Tom Cruise was the reason I didn't go Lions this weekend. Streep and Redford? "let's go!" Oh and Tom Cruise is in it! "Oh never mind."

Chuck Beatty Tue, Nov 13, 2007 at 06:24 PM EST

It is too bad Tom Cruise took his Scientology movement's leader (David Miscavige) and the movement's now dead founder, L. Ron Hubbard, so seriously. Most people (I wasn't one of them, I freely admit now) smell something a little odd about "Scien t ology", the name is a foreshadowing and unconfortable reminder of the pretention of L. Ron Hubbard, who thought up the label "Scientology" that smacks of the desire to elevate one's labelled subject to legitimacy. Is it any wonder actors excel at keeping up the Hubbard fantasy "religion"? - Chuck Beatty, admitted long range Scientology dupe (Scientology staffer, 1975-2003, ugh, 27 years, but now free to think again!)

Jeff C. Tue, Nov 13, 2007 at 05:36 PM EST

I think that in order for Cruise to be taken seriously once again, he needs to appear in a character-driven art-house type movie. He needs to be convincing in a movie that is against his type, kind of like his role in "Magnolia."

chanda Tue, Nov 13, 2007 at 05:19 PM EST

The warm bread part made me think of Olive Garden, mmmm never ending breadsticks.

PJ Tue, Nov 13, 2007 at 04:49 PM EST

I remember EW said the same thing about the Hairspray trailer, and about how John Travolta, based on the trailer, was all wrong for the role of Edna. Then Hairspray, and Travolta go on and get some of the best reviews of the summer. Wait till the movie comes out, Slezak, and then decide if it's good or not.

By the way, I saw Lions for Lambs today and thought it was pretty good.

Gorf Tue, Nov 13, 2007 at 04:46 PM EST

What? I think it looks good. It's pretty lame of people to say they won't see a movie b/c of how an actor is in his personal life. PLEASE. I'm sure most actors are whore humping, drug pumping lunatics. I don't care. I just want to see a damn good flick and I love movies about WWII. So get over you resentment and see past the personal issues.

ladyli1 Tue, Nov 13, 2007 at 04:09 PM EST

what bugs me about this trailer, and probably the movie, is why tom cruise doesn't have an accent and everyelse does?

thedude Tue, Nov 13, 2007 at 03:54 PM EST

It doesnt look bad to me. I dont care about his personality. If I went by that, I'd have to throw out half my d.v.ds, not to mention every jayz record I own.

Derek Tue, Nov 13, 2007 at 03:47 PM EST

I think Slezak's a bit too hard on Valkyrie. I thought it looked good but I did feel that Tom Cruise's persona was intruding a little bit, especially his smirk at the end. Given recent events, I can't say that I like Tom Cruise but his presence isn't going to stop me from seeing a movie. I think he's a good "movie star" actor - meaning his roles seem to be variations on his personality. There's nothing wrong with that - nobody gives Jack Nicholson flak for being Jack.

Aeryn Tue, Nov 13, 2007 at 02:47 PM EST

Yea Tom is not a serious actor to me anymore. I miss the days before he went too far.

Ted Levey Tue, Nov 13, 2007 at 02:43 PM EST

Dear Mr. Slezak,

You are basically clueless and have issues and just looking for Tom Cruise to fail.

Tara Tue, Nov 13, 2007 at 02:16 PM EST

I used to be a huge fan of Tom cruise. But, I can't stand him now. For me, it's not the whole Scientology thing, although, that is weird. The moment he became annoying and not very manly was when he jumped that couch incident. He was trying way too hard. I like my action stars macho, sexy, and cool. I mean, come on! Can you imagine Gerard Butler jumping on a couch like that??

j Tue, Nov 13, 2007 at 01:55 PM EST

the failure of lions for lambs had less to do w/ cruise & more to do w/ redfords far left wing rhetoric. the country is side & tired of far right far left bull****. say what you want, tom is a weirdo in real life but he's a pretty darn good actor & i'm no real fan. tho i will qualify that by saying that when tom does his "thing" he's good. when he steps outside of his comfort zone, he's bad.

Mary Tue, Nov 13, 2007 at 01:44 PM EST

Nope, don't have a problem taking him seriously - Rain Man, Jerry Maguire, Born on the Fourth of July and many many others which show that he is an underrated actor, primarily by yahoos like you who just love to continue to stir that junk up and who continue to hold him to a standard that you would hold a U.S. President to! I DO have a problem taking you seriously from now on, though.

Stef Tue, Nov 13, 2007 at 01:32 PM EST

"E. Rousseau Tue, Nov 13, 2007 at 12:13 PM EST

I believe all of you need to get a life especially the critic who enabled these comments. TC is laughing all the way to the bank. Get over it!"

He's not laughing to the bank with my money!

Jenny P Tue, Nov 13, 2007 at 01:22 PM EST

I'll admit there was a hiccup in time there that I was convinced Tom Cruise was, and always had been, full of crap. He may still be full of crap, but upon reviewing some of his best roles, in movies like "Rain Man" and "A Few Good Men," I'll say that he may always have been crazy, but he is a good actor. Whether or not that will continue is uncertain, but for a long time he was one of the foremost talents in Hollywood, for sure.

Ed Tue, Nov 13, 2007 at 01:22 PM EST

I'm sorry but Tom has aged. Just like Brad Pitt, Tom is already starting to get that double chin. We need some new man meat to look at on screen.
I'm going to enjoy wintnessing the media tear down Tom in the next couple of weeks.

Ed Tue, Nov 13, 2007 at 01:22 PM EST

I'm sorry but Tom has aged. Just like Brad Pitt, Tom is already starting to get that double chin. We need some new man meat to look at on screen.
I'm going to enjoy wintnessing the media tear down Tom in the next couple of weeks.

shannon Tue, Nov 13, 2007 at 01:17 PM EST

how about A Few Good Men.
Hello - he held up pretty nicely against Nicholson.

monterey jackson Tue, Nov 13, 2007 at 12:49 PM EST

Wow! Miscavige has his loyal band out in full force here today! I can't believe there are people actually defending cruise as an actor. The guy can only play one character: Tom Cruise. Next they'll be telling us to "StoP" being so mean to him. The guy was never any better than average and never will be

fiona Tue, Nov 13, 2007 at 12:47 PM EST

More Tom Cruise please, the man is pure gold, a great actor, excel in all genre, all part. For so long.

I adore him.

Sorry to the poor nut jobs here who can't take him for what he is: a genius.
You're just poor mindless media drones.
America and its sick celebrity media coverage, it makes you all 'arrogant crazy hatred lunatics' trashing artists like Cruise you don't have any idea about.

Who allows you to do that?
Look like a III reich to come... sick country . But great worldwilde artist.
You should thank Cruise for making your country SHINE sometimes.

RP Tue, Nov 13, 2007 at 12:35 PM EST

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Regular Tue, Nov 13, 2007 at 12:21 PM EST

You haters are pathetic. To slam the guy for his beliefs. Oh my god, he doesn't like seeing children being drugged out of their minds and shooting up their schools. What a friggin' crime! Tom Cruise is an American ICON! who has entertained us for a quarter of a century with excellent film after excellent film! While other actors have come and gone, No one and I mean, NO ONE has come even close to his level. And he's a fine actor. Lions for Lambs was a very good movie and has a message that the world needs to hear. Go ahead and trash me for saying it, but you haters are a MAJOR minority in your hatred toward the guy. Seriously, it's ok to let the hatred go. Unless he personally smacked your fat asses around, then stfu!

E. Rousseau Tue, Nov 13, 2007 at 12:13 PM EST

I believe all of you need to get a life especially the critic who enabled these comments. TC is laughing all the way to the bank. Get over it!

E. Rousseau Tue, Nov 13, 2007 at 12:13 PM EST

I believe all of you need to get a life especially the critic who enabled these comments. TC is laughing all the way to the bank. Get over it!

EC Tue, Nov 13, 2007 at 11:10 AM EST

I have to say I've never been able to take the guy seriously. I'm kinda happy I never liked the guy, so now that he's gotten so phony it hasn't been any kind of big shock to me. He can stop acting, and I wouldn't even notice.

Bridey Tue, Nov 13, 2007 at 10:25 AM EST

Cruise is a good actor and always has been, and I don't find it particularly difficult to take him seriously onscreen just because he's acted like a ninny in public.

Indeed, if that were the standard, there would be very few actors anyone could take seriously.

Beth Tue, Nov 13, 2007 at 10:23 AM EST

If he's in a movie that looks like something I want to see, I'll see it for the sake of the movie, not because of him. As a person, I don't like him all that much - if he left the cult and did a couple of smaller, more independent-type roles, he might one day get his credibility back. Oh, and EW, there are over 150 comments on this page! Does this mean you are dropping the stupid multi-page comments? Oh please oh please...

Sally Tue, Nov 13, 2007 at 10:09 AM EST

i'm rooting for his studio, not necessarily him. I think it takes guts to open an actor-owned studio these days. I'm rooting for him to go back to comedy where I think he excels. I can't take him seriously as a dramatic actor, although he was OK in collateral, but Jamie carried that movie.
Tom: let some crease lines creep into your face. Let the gray hair show through. You would still look good, but "mature".

marion Tue, Nov 13, 2007 at 09:59 AM EST

Why wasnt the failure of Brad Pitts Assassination of Jesse James written as a COLLUSAL FAILURE? that movie cost the same as LIONS to make and in the 2 MONTHS its been in the domestic and foreign market it has only made 1 million more than LION made in the opening weekend. I think the Valklyrie trailer rocks. People need to stop being so pleased that Tom's no longer picture perfect and appreciate the fine work he does IN SPITE of all the negative things being said about him.

To Joe C Tue, Nov 13, 2007 at 09:24 AM EST

Take my advice. LFL is not a good movie. It is like an episode of Meet the Press. It is a pretentious bore. Go talk to your neighbors or coworkers. It will be more interesting and probably more well informed.

Joe C Tue, Nov 13, 2007 at 09:20 AM EST

I actually still the think the guy is a good actor, and I've always been able to separate the tabloid stuff from the movie. LFL looks pretty good,a ctually. Of course it bombed; no movie about the Iraq war will do well. But for all the haters out there, check out Rain Man/The Color of Money/Born on the 4th of July/Taps and then tell me the guy can't act. Of course he can.

Jim S Tue, Nov 13, 2007 at 08:50 AM EST

I've never taken Tom Cruise seriously. He's perfect for the kinds of movies where he can coast on personality, but I think he's a real lightweight as a serious dramatic actor. "Born on the 4th of July" particularly galled me...you can see all the acting gears shifting..for someone of that level, it should be less forced and more natural.

If I liked him more as an actor, I could probably stomach the lunacy more, but since I don't, it's a lethal combination.

CG Tue, Nov 13, 2007 at 08:48 AM EST

So Cruise wasn't in LOVE with previous wives Mimi and Nicole? By the way, saw Lions for Lambs. Cruis was good playing Tom Cruise but the movie was a steaming pile of dung. It will not do steady business.

To Cellabos Tue, Nov 13, 2007 at 08:32 AM EST

Er Julia Roberts. Um, Meryl Streep. yeah, Anthony Hopkins. Uh, huh Denzel Washington and on and on, but with talent and without some of the crazy.

Andrea Tue, Nov 13, 2007 at 08:30 AM EST

I'm not a Cruise hater and never was but I think he's definitely lost a lot of his credibility. Does anyone remember "Rain Man"? That was a great movie and he gave a great performance...whereas Valkyrie just looks boring, the trailer didn't grab me at all and I think that bread quote is going to be the most memorable part of the film! LOL. Who would have ever associated the evil SS with something as yummy as warm bread?

Ah well...I think Tom's days as a force to be reckoned with are pretty much over. Sorry, Tom!

To Ames Tue, Nov 13, 2007 at 08:27 AM EST

Tom Cruise was not in a battle of wits with Meryl Streep, their characters were! That is how celebrities get such credibility without having any anything credible to offer. He is an actor. And a jerk. Even Streep can't stand him. I do not pay for his movies because I don't want to put $ in his pocket.

cjk1701 Tue, Nov 13, 2007 at 07:19 AM EST

Mary: Which is exactly the US-centered perspective that I find annoying. This movie is being made for worldwide release, about something that happened in Europe. Why then assume that only Americans will watch the trailer?

your writing is awful not the movie. Tue, Nov 13, 2007 at 07:05 AM EST

The least resourceful actor among them, Cruise, distinguishes himself the most. As a senator distancing himself from his president's failures in Iraq while advancing his own tactics, which didn't work for hawks in Vietnam, he exudes the hollow yet impermeable confidence of a salesman who always sells himself.
http://www.baltimoresun.com/entertainment/movies/reviews/bal-to.lambs09nov09,0,5140956.story

your writing is awful not the movie. Tue, Nov 13, 2007 at 07:03 AM EST

This is for Michael the writer of this blog. According to many critics Tom Cruise is very good in Lions for lambs and it will be no different in this movie.
"It's Cruise, however, who gives the richest, most nuanced performance, bringing his politico alive with bursts of wit, charm, energy, and sensitivity."

http://www.allheadlinenews.com/articles/7009084591

"Cruise doesn’t just chew the scenery; he massages, charms, intimidates, stalks and nails every bullet point of his neocon agenda with the ardor of a Baptist minister. Although the display of emotion is completely out of character for such a cold-blooded politician, the performance is nevertheless hypnotizing, and presents the most interesting aspect of the movie."
http://filmcritic1963.typepad.com/reviews/2007/11/lions-for-lambs.html

The least resourceful actor among them, Cruise, distinguishes himself the most. As a senator distancing himself from his president's failures in Iraq while advancing his own tactics, which didn't w

Mary Tue, Nov 13, 2007 at 06:59 AM EST

cjk1701, They unknown hero is to the world not Germany (specially America)!!!!

Bill Tue, Nov 13, 2007 at 06:35 AM EST

Jeez - how many cliches can they cram into one trailer? And has Cruise been taking emoting lessons from William Shatner? This could have been a great movie, but Cruise looks completely unbelievable.

cjk1701 Tue, Nov 13, 2007 at 06:10 AM EST

What bugs me is the "story of an unknown hero" thing. Unknown to Tom Cruise, perhaps, but in Germany most people know Graf von Stauffenberg's name and the failed assasination in the Wolfsschanze is well remembered.

Tia Tue, Nov 13, 2007 at 05:01 AM EST

I totally agree with Cara! Well said.
Tom Cruise hasn't done anything news/gossip worthy for over 2yrs. The couch jumping, "Scientology pushing", Today interview and so on was so in 2005. Lets give the man a chance and if you never liked him that is fine too but enough is enough. I saw LFL on Sunday and he was brilliant in it. Read the reviews for that film, almost all the critics liked his performances if not the movie.

Ted Tue, Nov 13, 2007 at 04:46 AM EST

OMG! I'm so tired of this Cruise bashing. The guy is a talented actor and his private life has nothing to with his movie. I thought he was great in Lions for lambs. I didn't care for the movie that much but he was great specially next to someone like Merly Streep. I saw the add for Valkyrie on youtube and it looks good and nothin awful about it. watch the movie before you judge next time.

David Tue, Nov 13, 2007 at 04:15 AM EST

Another thing- because all I can see is Tom Cruise, I view his acting as sort of....a joke. The spoof comedies showing really famous, cheesy actors in all kinds of random, dress roles as meant for a joke is what I think of now when I see Tom Cruise acting, especially with an American accent and an eye patch laying a Nazi...not to mention the British nazis. We're not in old hollywood, people. Get it right!

David Tue, Nov 13, 2007 at 04:05 AM EST

I've been saying ever since his Scientology-gate stuff on Oprah and on Dateline and whatnot that I can no longer separate the man from his performances. The last film he was in in which I can see the character as much or more than I can the actor is 'Collateral'. Everything since has been very obviously him. I can just see his brain processing each line and going "I'm Tom Cruise."
It's crazy to see that his career seemed to die because he fell in love and got religious.

brad Tue, Nov 13, 2007 at 04:02 AM EST

I don't like Tom Cruise, I think he's the michael jackson of actors (michael jackson of the late nineties to present). Having said this, I still think the story sounds interesting and I might rent it and pretend not to be watching a Tom Cruise flick and just watch it for the story.

James Tue, Nov 13, 2007 at 02:13 AM EST

"pull you apart like warm bread" - BRILLIANT! It actually feels kinda cozy, like the the Pillsbury Dough Boy's getting medieval on you.

sam Tue, Nov 13, 2007 at 12:00 AM EST

I have no plans to see this movie--and concerning Tom Cruise, I think that this is not the right role for him. He can be good in the right movie, but it is kind of hard to get past the public person to believe that he is really the character that he is trying to play. Has anybody noticed how strange his hair and face currently look? Is he trying to look younger or wearing a hairpiece or had work done or what? There is something startling about his current look and I can't tell what it is.

monica Mon, Nov 12, 2007 at 10:13 PM EST

Honestly, who wouldn't want to see a film about hitler's assassination? If Osama was murdered tonight and hollywood whipped up the shittiest film in a month with The Rock at the helm, every body would still see it! I'm not Jewish and I want to see it. It's basically Mission Impossible in Germany. Come on people, jump on board. My favorite line was from Eddie Izzard when he said "They'll pull you apart like warm bread." ouch.

Gus Mon, Nov 12, 2007 at 09:42 PM EST

Maybe Singer isn't using German accents because he has before...Apt Pupil (which I thought was pretty decent and nobody has mentioned)...and didn't like the end result. As for Cruise...he's always been hit and miss. When you're an A-list star, people tend to root for you to lose. The stakes are always higher. For every Minority Report, Risky Business, B on the 4th, Magnolia, of course he's going to have some stinkers. Not everybody can be Edward "Death to Smootchy" Norton. Personally, I think it looks intriguing...enough so that a lot of people have vehement opinions on it.

Glen Mon, Nov 12, 2007 at 09:20 PM EST

"One saving grace is that...this movie might help people understand that Hitler was a tyrant,"

If it takes a movie to realize that, I weep for humanity.