17 times Tom Cruise proved he is not just an action hero, but probably the best one

Modified Feb 11, 2025 06:51 ET

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17) Knife near eye scene

Mission Impossible 2 | Image Via: Cruise/Wagner Productions

In the movie Mission Impossible 2, we see Tom Cruise having hand-to-hand combat, followed by a scene where a knife is put close to his eye. The stunt required precision and accuracy to avoid hitting Tom’s eye. This scene is incredibly tense and shows Tom Cruise’s impressive way of pushing boundaries.