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Tom Cruise has become synonymous with extreme action sequences in Hollywood, a reputation he fully embraces. The actor has openly admitted to loving stunts, even going as far as hiring a new safety coordinator if told he couldn’t perform one.
However, in his drive for thrilling action and stunt work, he sometimes goes to unnecessary extremes. A similar situation unfolded during the production of Steven Spielberg’s 2002 sci-fi filmMinority Report, where Cruise took an excessive approach to one particular action scene that wasn’t entirely necessary.
Tom Cruise’s Daring Action Sequences ofMinority Report
While some ofTom Cruise’smost daring feats, such as climbing the Burj Khalifa and hanging off a plane, are mainly seen in theMission: Impossiblefranchise,his passion for action sequencesis also evident in earlier films, particularly in the 2002 sci-fi movieMinority Report.
Based on the novel of the same name, the film follows John Anderton, a PreCrime police officer who stops crimes before they occur. However, his life takes an unexpected turn when he finds himself becoming the very target he hunts.
In one notable scene of the movie, John is cornered in a street alley by multiple officers in hoverpacks. While it incorporated CGI, it also relied significantly on practical effects, allowing actors to soar through the air, swing around fire escapes, and crash into walls and ceilings.
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The complex scene required the filmmakers to create a custom alley at Warner Bros. and implement an elaborate setup that included miles of truss and wire to facilitate the flying stunts. Ultimately, this sequence provided the adrenaline rush the action star craved, as he eagerly performed his own stunts throughout the scene.
Behind the Scenes of Tom Cruise’s Groundbreaking Stunt inMinority Report
Abehind-the-scenesfeaturette ofMinority Reportfeatures insights from production designer Alex McDowell, special effects supervisor Michael Lantieri, and directorSteven Spielbergas they reflect on the filming of a key action scene.
noted that filming in a real location would have been“completely impractical”due to the extensive rigging required for the scene, which led the team to construct a similar set on the Warner Bros. backlot.
Special effects supervisor Lantieri elaborated on the intricate wiring and camera angles needed for the sequence, explaining that they utilized“miles upon miles of truss and wire […] so that we could travel six to eight people at different speeds, different heights, along with the camera, up and down, dragging on the ground, pulling straight up, falling straight down.”
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Director Spielberg further emphasized that amidst the elaborate setup, it was Tom Cruise who took the initiative to perform many of the stunts himself, stating,
All the high falls where he jumped off the building and grabbed one of the pre-crime cops that was coming to arrest him, that was all Tom. He did all those high jumps.
The cinematographer also expressed that“pretty much what you see happened in real life.”While Cruise showcased his talent in executing the action sequence, the practical challenges and risks involved could have been avoided by using alternative filming techniques.
Minority Reportis available to watch on Paramount+.
Laxmi Rajput
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Laxmi Rajput is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, with over 3,300 articles published covering film, TV, and pop culture. With a degree in Broadcast Journalism and over three years of experience in content writing, she pivoted to entertainment journalism because let’s be honest, superheroes, sitcoms, and Netflix binges are way more fun. Laxmi frequently covers Marvel, Harry Potter, Star Wars, and popular TV shows, offering both fan-first enthusiasm and thoughtful analysis. Her work often dives into Marvel theories, revisits the genius of The Big Bang Theory, or unpacks the Netflix phenomenon of Stranger Things.
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