According to Empire, one of the most daring stunts in Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One was performed by Tom Cruise on the very first day of filming. The stunt involved Cruise riding a motorcycle off a cliff and letting go of it as he falls towards the ground. Director Christopher McQuarrie confirms that the stunt was done entirely practically, adding to the already intense nature of the scene.
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Performing the motorcycle stunt on the first day allowed us ample time to comprehend Ethan's actions and intentions. Attempting to decipher these films in a conventional manner would have been futile, as they are dynamic and constantly evolving.
Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One is set to be the most thrilling film in the franchise yet. With a runtime of 2 hours and 43 minutes, it promises to be packed with action and adventure. It's no surprise that this installment is the longest in the series, considering the death-defying stunts that Tom Cruise and the rest of the cast have been working on. Fans can expect an exciting and satisfying conclusion to the Mission: Impossible franchise.
Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One promises to be an action-packed thrill ride with Cruise taking on Morales' Gabriel atop a moving train and Atwell's Grace involved in an extended car chase scene. The movie boasts of several other adrenaline-pumping sequences, including a horse chase in the desert and a massive train wreck stunt that Cruise insisted on including. With so much emphasis on jaw-dropping stunts, the film sets the stage for an epic finale that will be hard to top in Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part Two. The audience can expect even more heart-stopping practical stunts when the movie hits theaters on July 12.
Source: Empire