Tom Cruise on Doing Incredibly Dangerous Stunts, Mission Impossible & Top Gun with Val Kilmer

Tom talks about working on two new Mission Impossible movies, attending the Oscar nominees’ luncheon and everyone being very excited to see him, holding Top Gun: Maverick for two years during the pandemic, going to see the movie with a real paying audience, taking pictures and signing autographs, taking the Tube in London, releasing behind-the-scenes footage from Mission Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part 1, his insane motorcycle stunt, working with Val Kilmer, how long he plans to do crazy stunts for, his mom’s reaction when he does something dangerous, and he answers a bunch of “would you” questions.

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[Proximoprod]

I own a small 3 screens movie theater and COVID was tough on my business and Top Gun 2 LITERALLY saved my movie theater from going out of business, so thank you, Tom Cruise!

[catnmouse]

I am 46 years old and have watched Tom Cruise go through his many stages in life. I can say that after watching this video of him on Jimmy Kimmel that this is my favorite version of Tom Cruise by far. As an older gentleman he seems to carry much more wisdom and displays a more humbled version of himself. I'm liking it very much <3

[DesertDawg-oqfg]

Tom shouting out Val Kilmer is amazing. It was understood when they did the first top gun that Val was an incredibly talented Juliard trained actor. Tom had not quite established himself yet as more than a pretty face. The fact that Tom would not do this movie without a cameo from Val despite his battle with throat cancer just shows the immense respect between the men

[bordiranku]

Tom is a living legend, I saw TopGun when I was 9 and now I'm a Father of 3. An honor to see him

[vuxdinh]

Longevity in this business is often overlooked. Being on the top of the game for a long time like Tom Cruise is quite an achievement on its own right. He is 60 by the way. He is such an ultimate professional and I admire him for that. He is an embodiment of a Hollywood star back in the good old days. Polite, professional, confident, smiling and appreciative of the audience. What not to like?!

[OfentseMwaseFilms]

This Film deserves Best Cinematography Oscar. I'm pretty sure they will get it!

[johnnyboy]

I met Tom a few years ago when he was doing press for the movie
“ American Made “ He really does go the extra mile for his fans, there were so many damn people at this event and I feel like Tom stayed and took pictures and signed things for just about everyone…. Tom gives new meaning to the word “Movie Star”, he’s in a class by himself at this point

[onlyme]

If you can't appreciate Tom's commitment to his movie-making, then you are already dead and don't know it yet.
He did that bike/parachute stunt 8 times till he was happy with the end result. Legend

[WHR]

The Last Great Movie Star!!! They don’t make them like this anymore. The respect he had for the fans and the fact he stood up to the studio and held out to keep the film in theaters vs streaming is amazing.

[thedarkknight]

That scene of Maverick talking to Iceman is honestly one of my favorite dramatic moments in movie history. These men have known each other for so long that they don’t BS each other so they can be vulnerable with each other. I’m so happy Tom Cruise fought to get Val Kilmer back for this scene. I still tear up at that scene.

[Susan-omen]

Top gun was the anthem for our lives back in the day. My beloved best friend and I spent our summer nights hanging out on the side of the Top Gun house and cruzing the strand in O'side. Tom and Val were like all the boys we knew growing up near Camp Pendlton and San Diego.The scene with these two old friends brings me to tears...because my friend is gone and it reflects so beautifully the admiration and precious time we had together. Tom Cruise thank you for giving us your best always.

[symistry]

Just smiling the whole time watching this. He has so much charisma!

[csamakalam]

He is the only guy who can hold a movie for 2 years against the entire studio will

[stevesampson]

He is so passionate about his work and his mission of making good films and entertaining audiences. As a school teacher for 31 years, and a parent for 19 years, there is nothing I want more for others. Find your passion and follow it completely. Congrats to Mr. Cruise for all he has achieved and I wish him the best in the future.

[AdityaDixitYT]

Teared up at the clip when Tom talks to Val not just because of the scene itself but because the movie as a whole has become such a cultural touchstone for our generation.

The fact that Tom Cruise has remained an idol not only for us but also the generation before us is nothing if not the biggest achievement resulting out of pure passion, dedication and consistent committment... To entertain!

Top Gun: Maverick is the first movie in my life that I've seen 5 times in theaters. Hoping for one last IMAX re-release post Oscars so I can finally get my dad to watch it too. Will definitely hit different!

[shadowfilm]

Tom is all about his fans. His audience. So much dedication. He really cares. Looking forward to seeing the MI film in July.

[csmith]

I think Jimmy truly got choked up about 10:30 in, talking about that scene with Tom and Val Kilmer. It was emotional, idk but I thought that looked like he was genuinely affected by it.

[kung-fukennyfamily]

He thanks his audience for giving him the "honor" of entertaining them, No one will ever accuse Tom of being lazy or lacking of guts, You can have nothing but respect for this man!

[T.E.P..]

I've met this glorious man 3 times ... and I am a nobody and he remembers people .... Tom is truly a generous spirit. He is very kind and funny and doesn't rush the moment. I could never find the patience or find the energy to give and give and give.

[lordmadin]

I still don't understand why pop culture tries to discredit Tom Cruise. This man is wholesome