When most audiences think of Tom Cruise, they picture Ethan Hunt in the Mission: Impossible movies, Maverick in Top Gun, or even a young Cruise as Joel in Risky Business. Early on, Cruise was singled out for heroic roles as a leading man or love interest the audience was rooting for. However, it’s easy to forget that Cruise rose to prominence for much more than just stunts. Cruise is a phenomenal actor who’s lent his skills to a wide variety of genres, and his turns playing the villain have shone a light on the underrated facets of his acting.
