Up In The Air Tom's Kiwi Adventure

The star had a tough break while shooting his latest film.
 

- Vicky Dreaden

Twenty-three years after appearing in his first Mission: Impossible movie, superstar Tom Cruise is still at it. Although, he’ll admit that at 56 years old, he’s found some of the action scenes more challenging than in the past.

In his latest film, he even broke his ankle during a death-defying leap between two buildings in London. Thankfully, he was in good health when the film was in production here in New Zealand last year, where Tom attempted his most dangerous stunt to date...

So Tom, how are you still alive after six Mission: Impossible movies?

You know, I think my mother’s thought that at a certain point! I mean, as a kid, the stuff that I’ve done. She’s just amazed that I’m still alive. I’ve done some crazy things and I just kind of kept developing it and putting it into movies.

And you managed to break your ankle making this film? Do you remember what went through your mind at the moment of impact?