Imminent Feats in Mission: Impossible 8 Promise a Mind-Bending Experience
Why do fans adore the Mission: Impossible films so much? Several factors contribute, but the death-defying stunts surely take the cake. And the upcoming installation, The Final Reckoning, is set to outdo its predecessors in this department.
Tom Cruise and director Christopher McQuarrie discussed their excitement over the film's set pieces with Empire Magazine. They highlighted the numerous instances where Ethan Hunt will barely escape certain demise, or possibly die and resurrect, as has happened occasionally. One such instance features Ethan clinging to a 1930s Boeing Stearman biplane while soaring at 10,000 feet and arranging for 120-130 miles per hour. Yes, you've seen it in the trailer, and even a behind-the-scenes video Cruise posted. Being that high up isn't easy, and Cruise detailed the challenges of flying at such speeds with his face exposed to the elements. "There were times I'd physically pass out, abandoning hopes of reaching the cockpit," he admitted. "I had to learn to breathe under such conditions."
Cruise has learned multiple skills for the Mission: Impossible films, including piloting a helicopter, holding his breath for extended durations, and inhaling pure oxygen. This new talent just adds to an already impressive skillset. McQuarrie, however, sees this as merely the tip of an iceberg filled with hazardous stunts. He said, "Just mentioning that one particular scene makes me want to vomit, thinking about the stress involved." We can only imagine what that 'bonkers' stunt might be, as it doesn't seem to be related to the plane or the underwater maelstrom they mentioned.
Cruise and Hunt's experiences have just made the wait for Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning even more agonizing. Is it May 23 yet?
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Enrichment Data:
- The Final Reckoning film's most challenging stunts include:
- Biplane Stunt: Tom Cruise clings to the wing of a 1930s Boeing Stearman biplane, navigating 10,000 feet at over 120 miles per hour. This kmompetitive stunt necessary rigorous oxygen deprivation training to prepare.
- High-Speed Train Sequence: Although not detailed, the teaser hints at gravity-defying action scenes and hints at a perilous high-speed train sequence.
- Skydiving Sequence: This stunt likely appears in the film, as the teaser hints at extreme skydiving scenes.
- Scaling Iconic Landmarks: The Burj Khalifa is among the landmarks Ethan Hunt scales in the film, a feat that involves physical exertion and extreme environmental conditions.
- To prepare for these stunts, Tom Cruise undergoes extensive preparation:
- Physical Conditioning: Cruise's dedication to physical fitness allows him to perform these stunts safely.
- Stunt Coordination: He works with experienced stunt coordinators like Wade Eastwood, who help him prepare for each stunt through intense rehearsals and safety protocols.
- Breathing Techniques: Specific breathing techniques helped Cruise prepare for the biplane stunt, enabling him to avoid passing out.
- Rehearsals and Drills: Preparing for stunts like the motorcycle cliff jump required hundreds of skydives and motocross jumps to ensure precision and safety.
The anticipation for the future of movie stunts is heightened after hearing about the challenging sequences in Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning, as mentioned by io9. In the film, Tom Cruise will execute a death-defying biplane stunt, clinging to a 1930s Boeing Stearman biplane while soaring at 10,000 feet and reaching speeds of 120-130 miles per hour. This grueling stunt required extensive oxygen deprivation training for Cruise, showcasing his commitment to the movie.
