He received critical praise for his roles in Jerry Maguire (1996), Eyes Wide Shut (1999), and Magnolia (1999). The Sci-Fi and Action Evolution (2000–2013)
He explored darker characters in Collateral (2004) and historical epics in The Last Samurai (2003) and Valkyrie (2008). The Tom Cruise Collection (1981-2013)
This decade saw hits like A Few Good Men (1992), The Firm (1993), and his debut as Ethan Hunt in the first Mission: Impossible (1996). He received critical praise for his roles in
Entering the new millennium, Cruise shifted focus toward high-concept science fiction and intense action choreography. Eyes Wide Shut (1999)