Tom Cruise Pushes Limits for Stunts in “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning”
Tom Cruise will go to great lengths for the perfect stunt, even if it means risking injury. In the bonus content of the digital release for “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning,” Cruise and director Christopher McCurley discussed a particularly challenging scene involving a jump between planes.
The sequence had Cruise’s character, Ethan, leaping from one aircraft to another. It was exhilarating yet incredibly demanding. “Yeah, this almost broke my back,” Cruise admitted during the commentary. He’s known for performing his own stunts, and this one certainly pushed his physical limits.
McCurley commented on the pain involved, saying, “You’re talking about a lot of pain here.” It’s fascinating to think about how much these action sequences can cost in terms of physical toll.
The nearly fatal stunt had Cruise holding onto his seatbelt for dear life as the plane flipped upside down. McCurley explained the intensity: “This separated the joints of Tom’s knuckles from the force, so by the time you finished this sequence, your hands were absolutely swollen.” The pain was real for Cruise, who recalled the rigor, making it clear that it was indeed a difficult experience.
Cruise has expressed his commitment to continuing to make action films for the rest of his career. Back in May, he mentioned that he plans to keep starring in these types of movies, even into his later years. In fact, he humorously stated that he aims to keep making films until he’s in his 100s, much like how Harrison Ford continued his role in “Indiana Jones.”
“I will never stop acting, never stop doing dramas or comedies. I’m excited about this journey,” he said, showing his passion for filmmaking.
As for this installment, it’s advertised as the last entry in the “Mission: Impossible” series. Cruise made it clear that the label “final” isn’t just for show. He first suited up as Ethan Hunt back in 1996, and this latest film rounds out his role in a total of eight movies.
“It’s the final! It’s not called ‘the final’ for anything,” he emphasized, signaling the end of an era for fans and the franchise alike.
