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Tom Cruise is one of the greatest actors of this generation. He is famous for performing most of his own stunts. His performances are always charismatic and action-packed. He is one of the few actors who have barely any flop movies in his filmography, withKnight and Daybeing the only exception.
Tom Cruise has inspired many people. There is a lot to learn from an actor so determined and hard-working. And hisKnight and Dayco-star Paul Dano agrees, who also played Riddler inThe Batman. Let’s dive into what he learned from a legend like Cruise.
What Paul Dano learned from Tom Cruise
Paul Danolikes to play characters that are emotional, quiet, introspective, or misfits. His roles rarely include any brawny traits or stunts. So, we can imagine how much he can learn from an actor who is the exact opposite, working in mostly action movies and doing his own stunts. Dano revealed that in a recent interview withGQ,
I remember seeing how he considered the audience, and the impact of the stunts on the audience, and how passionate and rigorous he was about that. I’d not seen an actor consider the audience and the impact of how the stunt and the cut of the camera would feel for the audience, and I took that with me.
Paul Dano learned the importance of prioritizing the audience’s experience while creating a performance. ObservingTom Cruise’s performance onKnight and Dayand interacting with him showed him that storytelling extends beyond acting, it’s about creating moments that resonate with the audience.
This realization must have deepened his understanding of how every element of a scene, from performance to technical execution, works towards the same goal, impressing the audience.
Why Knight and Day was a flop action movie
Knight and Dayflopped due to several factors. Its marketing failed to communicate the film’s tone, leaving audiences unsure if it was an action, comedy, or romance. Further, it released alongside blockbusters likeToy Story 3, which hurt its box office performance. Even now fans are unsure of what the genre of the movie is and some even voiced their opinions on Reddit.
According toIMDb, it grossed $261 million globally. Although it made a decent amount of money, its high $117 million production costs along with marketing expenses made profitability difficult to achieve. There is no doubt that the performances delivered by the entire cast were on point. But, sometimes the concept just isn’t good enough to bewilder the audience.
Knight and Day wasreleased on June 23rd, 2010, and can be streamed on Netflix.
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Ojas Goel is not just a writer by profession but one by heart His love for Marvel, DC, Star Wars, LOTR, Game of Thrones, and the intriguing world of anime is unmatched. This burning passion urged him to voice his opinions on the such topics and remain connected to the developments that follow. He particularly resonates with Tyrion Lannister as he likes the way he thinks and gets out of tricky situations. Ojas is a BCA graduate and loves to dive into the tech intricacies in his free time.
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