Keanu Reeves and Tom Cruise are a cut above the rest when performing dangerous stunts on set. Despite their age, 58 and 60 respectively, they both push their limits in extreme action films. Reeves humbly compared his own heavily choreographed performances in the John Wick movies to “playing in the mud” compared to Cruise’s feats in Mission: Impossible and Top Gun, such as climbing the Burj Khalifa and piloting jets. Reeves expressed awe at Cruise’s abilities and his own limitations in comparison.
Keanu Reeves on Tom Cruise
Keanu Reeves expressed his admiration for Tom Cruise’s incredible stunts in films such as Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol and Top Gun: Maverick. Reeves specifically alluded to Cruise’s death-defying climb of the Burj Khalifa skyscraper in Dubai, which is the tallest building in the world. This incredible feat required Cruise to perform the upgrade without a harness or safety net, and it was widely considered to be one of the most awe-inspiring stunts ever performed in a Hollywood film.
The John Wick actor said when compared to Tom Cruise by the interviewer,
“What Tom Cruise does is extraordinary and special and something that… Again, another legend in another universe. I’m more like on the ground playing in the mud and he’s like flying and jumping and outside of buildings and helicopters, fighter jets. So what he’s doing in terms of the events that he’s participating in, I think is extraordinary. And his passion for it, his skill, his talent just shines.”
The Matrix actor also highlighted the Top Gun star’s talent in piloting fighter jets, which is a crucial aspect of Top Gun: Maverick. It is reported that Cruise underwent extensive training to learn how to fly these high-performance planes and that he performed many of his own stunts in the film.
While both Reeves and Cruise are respected for their dedication to performing their stunts, it’s clear that Cruise has taken things to the next level with his incredible feats. His passion, talent, and skill in performing these stunts are nothing short of extraordinary and have helped to raise the bar for stunt performers in Hollywood.
Hollywood Career Paths for Tom Cruise and Keanu Reeves
In Hollywood, Keanu Reeves and Tom Cruise have had incredibly successful careers that have run parallel to each other. Despite never having acted together in a film, they are two of the most celebrated actors in the industry, with a long list of accolades and accomplishments to their names.
Reeves and Cruise have both starred in some of the biggest action hits and franchises of their respective eras. For example, Reeves has achieved widespread acclaim for his portrayal of John Wick in the eponymous franchise, a role that has required him to perform some of the most intense and challenging stunts ever seen on screen. Similarly, Cruise is best known for his work in the Mission: Impossible series, in which he performed a number of jaw-dropping stunts that have left audiences in awe.
Despite their many achievements, Reeves and Cruise remain committed to their craft and are constantly pushing themselves to new heights. For instance, in John Wick: Chapter 4, Reeves is set to take his stunt work to even greater extremes, showcasing his remarkable physical prowess and ability to perform incredible feats on screen. Reeves stated,
“I think we’re just the beneficiaries of his excellence, you know? And he’s inspiring. And I think one thing I could say is that I share, as you spoke about, the passion for movies. We’re lucky to be there and we’re just trying to have fun and hope people like what we did.”
Meanwhile, fans are eagerly anticipating Cruise’s latest stunt in Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One, where he is set to ride a motorcycle off a cliff. This is just one example of the daring stunts that Cruise has become known for over the years, as he continues to amaze audiences with his incredible skill and talent.
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Reeves acknowledged Cruise’s excellence and inspiring work, grouping himself and other movie-goers as beneficiaries of his big-screen adventures. Despite their different styles, Reeves admits to sharing Cruise’s passion for film. As for Reeves’ own work, the highly anticipated John Wick: Chapter 4 has been generating overwhelmingly positive buzz with its star-studded cast including Donnie Yen, Bill Skarsgård, and Laurence Fishburne.
The movie hit theaters on March 24 and has been critically acclaimed.
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