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Tom Cruise Earns Guinness World Record For ‘Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning' Stunt
In addition to breaking some box office records, Tom Cruise's performance in Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning earned him a Guinness World Record. The 4x Oscar nominee set the record for most burning parachute jumps by an individual after jumping out of a helicopter 16 times with a fuel-soaked chute set ablaze in a stunt for the final installment in the action franchise. More from Deadline Tom Cruise Says He Passed Out While Doing Stunts For 'Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning' Tom Cruise So Tired By One 'Mission: Impossible' Stunt 'He Had To Be Carried Off The Plane' 'Lilo & Stitch' Positively Bubbly With $611M Global, 'Mission: Impossible - Final Reckoning' Easily Runs To $354M WW - International Box Office 'Tom doesn't just play action heroes – he is an action hero!' said Craig Glenday, Guinness World Records editor-in-chief in a statement. 'A large part of his success can be chalked up to his absolute focus on authenticity and pushing the boundaries of what a leading man can do. It's an honour to be able to recognize his utter fearlessness with this new Guinness World Records title.' Filming the sequence in Drakensberg, South Africa, Cruise and the stunt team prepared for weeks before ascending more than 75,000 feet in the chopper, from which the actor jumped with the flaming parachute before cutting himself free and deploying a backup parachute. For several of the takes, Cruise had a 50 lb. snorri camera rig attached to his body for a closer shot of the fiery stunt. A behind-the-scenes featurette of the scene revealed all 16 takes after the actor walked through the stunt with the crew. 'We're gonna be real smart. I'm not saying be risky. We don't take risks… obviously,' said Cruise with a of Deadline 2025 TV Series Renewals: Photo Gallery 2025 TV Cancellations: Photo Gallery 'Stick' Soundtrack: All The Songs You'll Hear In The Apple TV+ Golf Series
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23-05-2025
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Ballerina's First Reactions Call It a ‘Great Addition' to John Wick's World
Ballerina, the latest spin-off from the John Wick franchise, has drawn mixed reactions following its early screenings. Led by Ana de Armas, the action-packed film has ignited conversations among critics and fans alike. While many applaud its intense stunts and De Armas' performance, others point to a thin storyline and uneven pacing. First reactions to Ballerina, the upcoming John Wick spin-off starring Ana de Armas, have arrived following the film's world premiere. Critics and viewers who attended early screenings shared their thoughts on X (formerly Twitter). Many praised the film's action sequences and Ana de Armas' performance as Eve Macarro. Jonathan Sim wrote, 'BALLERINA: FROM THE WORLD OF JOHN WICK is everything you could wish for… Mind-blowing fight scenes, phenomenally choreographed and staged. Ana de Armas is an action hero for the ages.' He described the plot as 'a simple revenge story with incredible stunts and improvised weapons, from flame throwers to grenades to ice skates.' Germain Lussier described the film as 'hilariously over the top,' noting its 'wild action' but also calling the story 'painfully boring.' He added that 'Ana de Armas is a true action star,' despite feeling John Wick's inclusion detracted from the narrative. Christopher (@LuminousDagger) called Ballerina 'a great addition to the World of John Wick,' highlighting the film's 'ice-breaking, bone-crunching and gut-spilling action.' He credited director Len Wiseman for bringing 'a fresh set of eyes' and praised De Armas as 'the perfect fit for Eve' in her 'best action role yet.' Adriano Caporusso remarked that while reshoots were apparent, the film 'stands next to the other John Wick films with confidence,' citing a familiar but compelling storyline. Chris Killian emphasized the sheer scale of the violence, calling it 'a bloody bada– good time.' Ballerina, set during the events of John Wick: Chapter 3 – Parabellum, follows Eve Macarro as she begins assassin training with the Ruska Roma. The cast features Ana de Armas, Norman Reedus, Anjelica Huston, Gabriel Byrne, the late Lance Reddick, and Keanu Reeves, who reprises his role as John Wick. The film is scheduled to release on June 6, 2025. The post Ballerina's First Reactions Call It a 'Great Addition' to John Wick's World appeared first on - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.
