Exactly. Hollywood is looking for ticket sales. Throw in an actor who is still somewhat popular, twist the story quite a bit and throw in a behind the story love story....oh yeah, much like the last Pearl Harbor movie:hmm:

I was joking. "Hollywood" is a studio system that has produced some wonderful cinema. And a lot of rubbish. Which is why in order to judge a film for yourself, you have to actually watch it.

I know you were joking Tchocky. Let me ask you this, you have watched Das Boot, yes? Now, remove the "Old Man" as the captain and put in Tom Cruise or Ben Affleck as Captain of the uboat. I do not believe we would have the classic we have now concerning Das Boot. I do not believe Cruise acting ability can carry this role. Just my perspective on Tom Cruise and his ability for this role. Do not get me wrong, he was cast well for some movies he has done. This one I do not believe is one of them.

Tom Cruise as Claus Von Stauffenberg.

I really wish I hadn't heard or seen that. Oh, well. I suppose in the Hollywood version he kills Hitler AND gets the girl....

eh... we'll see, might still be good.

There are a few entertainers that I just don't enjoy watching anymore due to their oddball beliefs. Have to admit though crazy as he is... Tom in that role annoys me less than say, Tim Robbins.

War of the Worlds was indeed a true horror movie. If only they found a way to get Rosie and Tim's wife in there I woulda scratched my own eyes out...

I can still watch Fred Thompson, so I suppose beliefs don't bother me yet :P

After reading that 11 actors had suffered an injury while shooting, I immediately thought it had something to do with the explosion scene. Then I remembered that it's all CG these days and found out they "just" fell off a truck. Wouldn't have happened if the truck was also CG. How many people got injuried while shooting the new Star Wars trilogy? Maybe some hand injuries due to repetitive motion? One or two cases of neck pain? Some sore eyes? On the contrary, working on SW's CG department may even get you a major heroic role in a television series.

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Hyprocritical words from those who haven't even seen it. Personally, I think it will be pretty good, if not excellent.

You guys will all be singing a different tune when Lord Xenu comes back to conquer the Earth. :doh:

I love Fred Thompson as an actor. I think I first saw him in No Way Out, which is probably my favorite spy movie ever.

But since every actor I have ever known in my life is a pathalogical liar and narcissist, I could never vote for one running for political office.

Funny! That describes politicians themselves. :hmm:

Cruise can be a great actor, I think he's best role was in Collateral. Who knows, this might actually be a good movie. :hmm:

Is that the same plane Skybird saw recently? :hmm:

Tom Cruise is just your run of the mill actors who has not done one really outstanding film and to cast him in this kind of film is a very big mistake but as it will get the Hollywood treatment you can bet on the following, a high octane film with wall to wall big special effects lots of swearing and big explosion CGI effects and all the rest that will make Tom Cruise fans bow down and worship him.

Did anyone here like The Usual Suspects?

I only say this because Valkrie is directed by Bryan Singer and co-written by one of the writers from that film.