Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning director praises lead star Tom Cruise for saving cinema

He is currently in Australia to promote his new action blockbuster Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning.

And on Monday, Tom Cruise, 61, attended the film’s premiere in Sydney alongside movie director Christopher McQuarrie, 54, who praised the actor for ‘saving cinema’.

‘The person I want to compliment is the person who will always dodge the compliments, Tom Cruise,’ he said at the red carpet event, reports Variety.

‘When this process started four years ago, we were entering a period where it looked like this event was headed for extinction. One person said, “No, we’re gonna keep it going”. And that’s Tom.’

He added Cruise’s dedication to the craft saw him willingly perform a death-defying stunt for the movie, because he knew the audience would love it.

‘He loves this medium and loves entertaining a big audience on the big screen. I want you to remember when he’s throwing himself off a cliff later, he did it for you.’

The wild stunt sees the Hollywood actor drive a motorbike off the side of a cliff in Norway and free-falling for several seconds before pulling a parachute.

Cruise then told the crowd it brought him immense pleasure to see audiences enjoy his performances.

And on Monday, Tom Cruise, 61, attended the film’s premiere in Sydney alongside movie director Christopher McQuarrie (right) who praised the actor for ‘saving cinema’

‘I make my movies for you all and I’m dreaming about this experience to see how much you enjoy it, that is such a gift to me,’ he said.

Earlier this week, Cruise revealed he doesn’t have any plans for retirement, saying he was inspired by Harrison Ford who is still making movies at 80.

McQuarrie praised Tom’s willingness to go above and beyond on the film’s set, including performing a death-defying cliff jumping motorbike stunt 

‘Harrison Ford is a legend. I hope to be still going at that age, I’ve got 20 years to catch up with him, he told The Sydney Morning Herald. 

‘I hope to keep making Mission Impossible films until I’m his age,’ he added.

Cruise also revealed he loves watching movies at the cinema and was excited about the upcoming release of both Oppenheimer and Barbie.

Earlier this week, Cruise revealed he doesn’t have any plans for retirement, saying he was inspired by Harrison Ford who is still making movies at 80