Best & Worst: Tom Cruise, consummate dealmaker and celebrity we love to hate

All of you have too much time to be debating the pros and cons of Tom and his newest Bride. He could care less what any of you think, he's made his millions and the rest is a joke. Why do you care?

Tom Cruise is a non-charismatic person. His eyes, His face! Who cares! Take that away from him and what do you have? An overpaid, over-rated, and un- talented bore! He doesn't have personality in my book. There are far better male actors out there that are definetly overlooked. I am not swooned by him.

70 MILLION FOR,WAR OF THE WORLD'S,WOW. THIS MOVIE ALA SPEILBERG ,WAS BY FAR THE BIGGEST WASTE OF FILM FOOTAGE,RIGHT UP THERE WITH THE LATEST KING KONG FLICK.FIRSTLY,MR. SPEILBURG MUST HAVE HAD SOME SORT OF SEIZURE ,I JUST CAN NOT BELIEVE HE ACTUALLY PUT SUCH A REPULSIVE VERSION OF WAR OF THE WORLDS OUT.SOME CLASSICS SHOULD BE LEFT ALONE, BUT I DIGRESS,DID THIS FILM ACTUALLY MAKE 70 MILLION ,HOW CAN THIS BE FINANCIALLY FEASIBLE, TO PAY THIS AMOUNT TO A NO TALENT ACTOR ,AND PAY THE REST OF THE PEOPLE INVOLVED? NOW THAT IDEA HAS THE MAKING OF A MOVIE ,OH YES IT DOES IT WAS CALLED THE PRODUCERS..I WOULD PERSONALLY ACCEPT 50 THOUSAND DOLLARS AND ABSOLUTELY GIVE YOU MORE FOR YOUR MONEY.AND BY THE WAY I ALSO CAN NOT ACT....HOLLYWOOD THINK OF THE SAVINGS...

Maybe if he stands on his wallet he will be 6 feet tall.

Hi Bob,

Just what critic site asks for money? I have yet to see one myself. I do see every scientology site selling books and stuff.
Cruise's reilgion is an issue here because he made it one. And if you look real close you will see most the people who have posted are members of scientology. Such as Mr. Lightfield who is proud to have been a member for over 40 years now.
scienotlogy is part of this story. It is why Cruise lost his job at the other studio. And it will affect the new one with UA. As long as scientology keeps having its members post the critics will also. They have that right. Again please list the critic sites that ask for money, i would really love to see if thats true or not.

OK, I admit, I thought he was really cute in "Risky Business" and very sexy in "Top Gun". Of course, both were pretty good story lines and had good cast members (and directors, producers, etc. ).

But "RAIN MAN" - the BEST. Who can forget Dustin's performance in that. Consider this: if you replaced Dustin in that movie with another actor (say Adam Sandler, for instance), would "Rain Man" have been so spectacular? Cruise had nothing to do with it.

And, personally, Cruise was mediocre in "Jerry Maguire", "Mission Impossible"s, "A Few Good Men" (his co-stars carried the movie), along with every other movie he's been involved in.

OK, so he must have been excited with all the buzz about his movies - nominations, and all (the money), but he never acted so badly as he has in the past year. Couches should not be jumped upon, and MATT LAUER (NOR ANY INTERVIEWER) should be talked at or upon in the manner in which Cruise did. Shame on him!! And kudos to Matt for setting an example of professionalism that Cruise should follow.

Granted, Lauer knew he had a scoop on his hands, but contained himself, nonetheless, despite the personal attacks from Cruise. Cruise, HOWEVER, could not behave professionally and made a disagreement turn ino an outrageous and unprofessional personal bashing.

I will NEVER spend another penny on Tom Cruise. (God bless the naive Katie).

To Angel, #21: With all my heart, I hope you do not forgive Osama bin Laden or the likes of him for their behavior, especially use of celebrity, power and religious beliefs because they've made thier money off the rest of us!!!!?????!!!! If so, may War of the Worlds, Part X, obliterate us all now.

Tsk, tsk. Think outside the box, will you.

Bob Tabert, i normally would agree with you--that what people choose from cars, to lifestyles is their own business and yes, basically--who cares?
But, and this is a rather big but-- I don't read the tabloids at all, and don't care either what company Cruise works for or with whom he is married.
However, I feel he is a phoney--and worse--an arrogant one.
No, I certainly do not think it is my business what religion he has committed to--but, again--Scientology *is* dangerous.I was personally wary of them for years, --and this was only after having taken a free psychological test they gave to the public in their recruiting of prospective members when I was all of 18.
I didn't know the difference between them and any other group/trend/philosophy at the time, but I soon found out.
Scientology is more like a cult.
But again--that is his business not mine.
And, I believe he actually is an excellent actor.
However, he also shows off to an extreme- not only extragavantly, but imo--tastelessly.
I don't believe he and this new wife are in love.
I won't comment on whether he is gay, and don't think that is my business either.
But, he's been rude and arrogant a number of times.
It is *not* simply a matter of some silly remark, or behavior.
It is very true that those of us who are not celebrities do not get hounded and photographed relentlessly as he does, and I'm grateful for that, as someone else said..
But, that's not the point here.
Antics and silliness is one thing.
Arrogance, and obnoxious behavior(re: his remarks, and diatribe about the use of antidepressants) is another!

Here, here Bob Tabert! The real problem is that people today have made "celebrity" their true "God." They worship celebrities and when one has his or her own differences from what they deem "proper" they have the "fall from grace." Celebrities are like the rest of us, human beings with their own flaws and positive attributes. The question is not whether they look good to you; whether they "act"/perform well; or whether you agree or disagree with their religious beliefs. The question is whether they deserve to be paid such high salaries. I think ALL celebrities are paid too much, just as politicians are. The people who should really be paid better are the teachers, the police, the firefighters and all those who are in positions to help the average "Joe". However, I'm a realist and know that people ARE what they are and they are going to continue "worshipping" celebrities no matter what and celebrities are going to continue receiving outrageous salaries because the "standard" has been set. It's just a fact of life, so "build a bridge and get over it!!!"

Tom Cruise totally rocks!!!!
Scientology is a very interesting approach to religion, I checked it out myself, quite interesting.
It is like a breath of fresh air after solemnity of catholic approach.

Goodness, if all people have to worry about is celebrities religion and how they show their love for another I feel sorry for them. Personally I would be embarrassed if my husband were to jump on a couch declaring his love for me on national T.V., but at the same time I would be flattered. As for his religion, each person has their choice of religion, or no religion, why do people feel it necessary to blast someone of another religion then their own? And no, I am not a Scientoligist, but a steadfast Lutheran. This country was based on freedon of religion and freedom of speech. As long as it doesn't hurt anyone, I have no problem with it. No person, religion, race, or sex is better then another. My advice for all those girls that want to follow a religion based on who is a member, research it and decide for yourself it it is right for YOU.

Cruise is a pain in the "ass" and not a very good actor but in Europe. His life as his wedding is a joke, hell it was no wedding as Italy Does Not recognize Scientology as a religion!

Tom Cruises' religion has nothing to do with the fact that every good movie of his has someone of a "superstar quality" in it. Take for example "A Few Good Men"--Jack Nicholsen......."The Color of Money"--Paul Newman

I have read the preceding comments with interest. Personally, I have never been a big fan of Tom Cruise; therefore, I am sure that colors my thoughts to some degree concerning his words and actions in this discussion. Also, I do not believe that ANY actor should be paid such an outrageous salary for ONE film.

I am a fan of science fiction and I have read most of Ron Hubbard's writings. In my opinion, in his later years his writing became strange, weird and bizarre. This includes Scientology which I do not see as a religion. Others see it as a religion which is their right; however, Tom Cruise has done his religion no good by his words and actions.

I have a few comments concerning some of the earlier postings. To #19 - allankay: Please abstain from making snide remarks about another poster's English. It is most uncivil to do so. If you must do so, you should be sure that your posting is correct. In your post, english should be capitalized and it is not proper "grammer" but should be proper grammar. I will give you the benefit of the doubt on "thye" and assume that it is a typographical error. To #31 - Ambur Smith: You wrote, "This country was based on freedom of religion and freedom of speech. As long as it doesn't hurt anyone, I have no problem with it." I agree with you; however, do you feel that Brook Shields was not hurt by his rant against her ON NATIONAL TELEVISION. Mr. Cruise has never had postpartum depression and has apparently never been around a female who is experiencing it. He has no right to try to impose his "religious" belief on anyone else - particularly when it concerns their health. I no longer have any respect for Mr. Cruise.