Tom Cruise only retains the big commercial movies where he excels in achievement and success. Yet, he has launched into roles much less glamorous, much less sexy (before the Ray Ban Aviator are nerdy by stars bling bling, they were sexy).
Because his best roles are those that reveal a vulnerability rather than a hero, back on the iconic roles of his filmography that reveal his acting skills, and also his personality ...
- 1988 - Rain Man
With this film, he won the Oscar for Best Actor. He is a car salesman whose father has just died. When he inherits, he discovers the existence of his older brother with Asperger syndrome. The two brothers will get to know each other. Regarded as "dedicated" to commercial films, with Rain Man , he goes to the dramatic film where it is discovered impressive. Alongside Dustin Hoffman, he has nothing to prove.
- 1989 - Born on the 4th of July
The film illustrates his pursuit of roles that arouse emotion. His performance earned him a first Oscar nomination, Tom Cruise enters the world of performing actors, invested and generous.
- 1994 - Interview with a vampire
His first role as villain. It may well turn with a rising star - Brad Pitt - who makes a lot of talk, especially for his physique, he reveals in his company his ability to embody strong and powerful roles.
- 1998 - Eyes wide shut
In the thriller, he gives the reply to his wife Nicole Kidman, for the third and last time. An entry into the auteur cinema that suits him perfectly, revealing him more intellectual, far from the daredevil he is used to play. Down the masks, Tom!
- 1999 - Magnolia
Extremely convincing in this role of sports coach a bit aggressive, misogynist bit, Tom Cruise performs its role in all subtlety. With this difficult film and this complicated character, Tom Cruise unveils a hybrid filmography in which he alternates between the highly sexual actor and the "intellectual" actor in demand for deep and psychological roles that call for reflection.
2004 - Collateral
New role of villain for Tom Cruise. Accustomed to put himself forward, to show his physique, he is this time the role of a villain who fades behind his strategies. He is also very sober, far from the big gestures and the tension he can create in his other roles.
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