[jimdandy]

Originally Posted by markd51

If any remember Schindler's List, of course, Oskar Schindler was also made out to be a regular "Mother Theresa" as well. Truth is, was he? I don't wish to argue politics, especially Nazi Philosophies, but from what I understand, in another famous movie, with some errors in it, it truthfully was not only General Patton who wanted to turn around, and command the Germans, to fight the Russians.

I think the largest problem with movies such as Valkerie, and Tom Cruise as an Actor playing the leading role, is we as americans, seeing Tom Cruise acting in so many different roles, have typecast him.

We think of Maverick, Rainman, Risky Business, Cocktail, etc. Sort of akin to Al Lewis Playing Grandpa in the Munsters, Fred Gwynn as Herman, etc.
When they finally play a really good role, they then lack the recognition they deserve.

Had an unknown played the part, the movie probably would've garnered greater respect. Just my opinion of course.

Great observation. I agree with you. I thought it was an excellent movie. Those who have strong opinions on Cruise most likely won't see it that way.