Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One | The Biggest Stunt in Cinema History (Tom Cruise)
Paramount Pictures
9 min, 23 sec
The video provides an in-depth look at the preparation and execution of a dangerous motorcycle-to-BASE jump stunt performed by Tom Cruise for a film.
Summary
- Tom Cruise describes the motorcycle jump off a cliff into a BASE jump in Norway as the most dangerous stunt ever attempted.
- A year of BASE and advanced skydive training was undertaken, focusing on canopy skills and spatial awareness.
- Extensive motocross training was conducted, with Tom jumping tabletops to perfect his technique and timing.
- Technical challenges included designing the stunt and capturing it on camera using the latest technology.
- Rehearsals involved simulating the jump with cardboard boxes in a quarry and using GPS data for precision.
- The actual stunt was performed in Norway, with meticulous coordination of camera placements and weather conditions.
Chapter 1
Tom Cruise discusses the high level of danger and years of preparation for an unprecedented motorcycle-to-BASE jump stunt.
- The stunt has been years in the making and is set to be shot in Norway.
- Tom Cruise has dreamed of doing this since childhood and emphasizes the importance of the audience's experience.
Chapter 2
Extensive preparation and training are undertaken to ensure competence and safety for the stunt.
- A master plan was crafted to coordinate experts across disciplines.
- Tom trained in BASE jumping, skydiving, canopy skills, and motocross.
- Spatial awareness, stability in freefall, and canopy control were key focuses.
Chapter 3
Tom Cruise intensively trains in motocross, aiming to master jumps and landings on a custom-built track.
- Tom aims to achieve comfort with motocross jumps, reaching 70 to 80-foot tabletops.
- The goal is to perform the stunt with precision, ensuring all marks are hit correctly.
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Rehearsals involve high-frequency jumps, GPS data collection, and analysis to predict Tom's trajectory during the stunt.
- Over 500 skydives and 13,000 motocross jumps were performed for practice.
- Data on wind conditions and Tom's movements were collected to ensure precision.
Chapter 6
The team simulates the jump in a quarry and constructs a ramp in Norway, using helicopters to transport materials.
- The ramp in Norway required meticulous construction, with all materials airlifted in.
- Cardboard boxes were used in simulations to determine speed and travel distance.
Chapter 7
Day one of principal photography for the film begins with Tom Cruise performing warm-up jumps before the main stunt.
- Tom Cruise performs warm-up jumps to prepare for the motorcycle jump.
- He assesses weather conditions to ensure the safety and success of the stunt.
Chapter 8
Final preparations are made, and the team discusses the inherent risks involved in the stunt execution.
- Camera placements and weather conditions are fine-tuned for the stunt.
- The team acknowledges the risks of serious injury or death associated with the stunt.
Chapter 9
Tom Cruise successfully performs the motorcycle-to-BASE jump, with the team capturing the moment on camera.
- Tom hits specific speeds, relying on the bike's sound and wind resistance to launch correctly.
- The stunt is completed successfully, and the team celebrates the achievement.
Chapter 10
Tom Cruise reflects on the stunt's success and teases an even scarier challenge planned for the next Mission Impossible movie.
- The team reflects on the stunt's success and the meticulous planning that led to it.
- Tom Cruise hints at an even more frightening stunt planned for the next film.