Critics Were Wrong About Tom Cruises Vanilla Sky
Tom Cruise has consistently demonstrated a readiness throughout his acting career to leverage his fame for complex projects and roles. This began with his critically acclaimed portrayal of Vietnam veteran Ron Kovic in the 1989 biographical drama film, “Born on the Fourth of July.” Furthermore, Cruise demonstrated boldness by taking on unconventional characters, such as the misogynistic dating coach Frank T.J. Mackey in the 1999 drama film, “Magnolia,” and the ruthless assassin Vincent in the 2004 thriller film, “Collateral.” These roles challenged audience perceptions by presenting him as characters that were not typically sympathetic.