I saw Quantum of Solace over the weekend, the first time I have gone to see a movie since our first child was born more than five years ago. A new Tom Cruise film made the highlight reel. He plays a German soldier, with some scenes from the desert. I presume this involved the plot in which Rommel was involved to kill Hitler.
Now, I have enjoyed some of Tom Cruise's films for what they are. But Cruise, as a German soldier, eyepatch and wavy hair and all? Maybe the production will sell the film, but I am having a difficult time with that casting. I am not sure if Cruise produced or directed, but heck, even Clint Eastwood and George Clooney direct some very good films in which they do not appear or play the lead because they are not right for the part.
At least he does not appear to fake a German accent.
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Topic - I hate prejudging, but... - jamesgarvin 14:54:19 11/17/08 (14)
- I did not like it when he took over Mission Impossible - PhilJ 06:00:52 11/21/08 (0)
- "fake a German accent..." That's the only way he could do one with his limited "acting" capabilities!...N/T - musetap 12:08:54 11/18/08 (0)
- personaly I liked Micky Roonie as Mr. Yunioshi - PhilJ 11:17:15 11/18/08 (0)
- The trailer looked interesting, but then there's Cruise - DWPC 16:42:30 11/17/08 (1)
- Legend was good! Ridley Scott no less . . . * - mr grits 17:00:19 11/17/08 (0)
- I'm sure this had a lot to do with Cruise being behind the movie . . . - mr grits 16:36:30 11/17/08 (0)
- I saw it too and it was a little... strange. British actors portraying German officers w/English accents - tinear 15:31:39 11/17/08 (7)
- Yeah...everyone knows only ancient Romans have British accents nt - DWPC 16:38:29 11/17/08 (6)
- RE: ancient Romans: like John Wayne + Tony Curtis? n/t - grinagog 18:44:53 11/17/08 (5)
- Ha...Tony Curtis played a Greek!! - DWPC 21:15:19 11/17/08 (4)
- Ah, "Beware Tony Curtises bearing Gifts" Gotcha! - grinagog 21:23:56 11/17/08 (3)
- The Centurian - DWPC 21:57:50 11/17/08 (2)
- RE: The Centurian - Tom Brennan 06:52:59 11/18/08 (1)
- LOL! n/t - grinagog 19:34:07 11/19/08 (0)