Tom Cruise on The Hour with George Stroumboulopoulos Part 3

[RussellWallaceReagle]

I'm sure there's more to it than what fricken south park paraded

[meditating010]

nice interview... i hope this gives Tom some good PR, I admire his acting more than anything else...

[juffan]

I went to Valkyrie a couple days after it came out, then i went to Mcdonalds. That was the last time i ate mcdonalds

[joystixxify]

well for my part i think scientology is just as ridiculous as any other religion. he's a fantastic actor and that should be that

[assemblyguy]

Amazing interview. Tom is as expected and nothing as portrayed. Respectful, professional funny and informative. Why people pay attention the negative publicity is beyond me. Who cares about his beliefs, or stunts on tv etc... he is a good actor and that is that.

[ibreakkidslegs]

cruise is a faggot. nuff said

[iTellyoueveryting]

@ibreakkidslegs Cruise is a homosexual? If he is why the hell should we care?? Go break some legs or something and stop spreading your idiocy on the internet.

[ibreakkidslegs]

@iTellyoueveryting fuickoff fagot



[iTellyoueveryting]

@ibreakkidslegs lol, if as in faggot you mean I have sex with men, no I do not. Now enough of your nonsense do the world a favor and you fuck off.

[ibreakkidslegs]

@iTellyoueveryting rofl I don't even remember posting that... I must've been fucking wasted! Chirping my ass off

[TheEvilelvis89]

don't really care for tom's beliefs, but he is a great actor so that's what counts I guess...

[skydome29]

George youve come a long way since your muchmusic days. Scientology is a quack, and a money scheme.

[PSYCHOPATHsam]

@skydome29 and Christianity is....?

[skydome29]

@PSYCHOPATHsam Trust me i'm not defending anything, I'm atheistic since you erm "asked". Though I feel that other religions dont absolutely require you to give them your money to be apart of the religion. Oh, and it's principle beliefs were created by a science-fiction writer.

[PSYCHOPATHsam]

@skydome29 that doesn't sound anymore ridiculous than the belief that some all knowing and all powerful guy sitting in the sky magically poofed everything outta nowhere and expects us to follow his rules or else we'll suffer an eternity of punishments....and apparently he loves us all

[skydome29]

@PSYCHOPATHsam Yeah its just as bad that way but again the money part.

[scottydog1407]

This is Tom's public personna; which has been significantly reigned in for the sake of his career, his 'church' and the studios he works with. The true reality is that Tom Cruise is dancing with insanity and his mind is a victim of his own success.

This is truly regrettable as he is, without doubt, a fantastic actor and has made some of the most iconic movies and characters of the 20th Century.

His humanitarian endeavours are questionable as they are channelled through Scientology

[RyanDotTv]

@scottydog1407 ..all you sheep need to watch some of David Icke's stuff and you'll actually realise your the ones that have been brainwashed from the day you were born.

[aantiawp]

part retard, part intelligent. tom cruise, everyone.

freedom of religion, sure. but the guy has some radical fucking ideas, and that ain't no fucking "media bullshit".

[leidenhag]

@aantiawp And who cares what he believes?.......

[aantiawp]

@leidenhag i do. when he's promoting a dangerous and violent thing that believes in insane notions like psychology being evil.

[Gethsemaneful]

We Canadians are so nice :) And we pwn the world at journalism!

[scarygary5678]

i'm a random windstorm. shakey shakey!

[Bumblybee256]

Down with scientology!

[xneo19]

Awesome interview, great job.

[CatalitaRatz]

@seattle0002 Faith is not a questionable thing. You have it or you dont. But respect, is something we should have.

[Bumblybee256]

@CatalitaRatz Surely it depends what it's for. Would you respect the opinion of someone who, say, wanted to kill you?

[CatalitaRatz]

@Bumblybee256 Don't be silly. You like to play with the words, but u know what I mean when I'm talking about respect and faith. Respect doesnt mean agreement.

[Bumblybee256]

@CatalitaRatz Er no- you didn't specify what we should have respect for. If all opinions should be respected then why wouldn't you respect someone wanting to kill you?

[CatalitaRatz]

@Bumblybee256 R u really stupid or ur just pretending? I was talking about faith.

[Bumblybee256]

@CatalitaRatz Miaow! Nooooo: "But respect, is something we should have"

It's a couple of messages below this. READ!

[CatalitaRatz]

@Bumblybee256 Are you blind? I'm not tlaking about opinions, I'm talking about faith and my reply wasn't for you!

[Bumblybee256]

@CatalitaRatz It's on a public space. I am replying to what you said about respect, for the third time. I'm not talking about opinions here either.

Wow, brick wall. Ain't much respect coming from you, is there?

[CatalitaRatz]

@Bumblybee256 Read what you wrote, yes u are speaking about opinions. "f all opinions should be respected then why wouldn't you respect someone wanting to kill you?" If u dont know why I was replying to the other person thats not my problem.

[Bumblybee256]

@CatalitaRatz "respect is something we should have". For what? I bet I know what the answer is.

[CatalitaRatz]

@Bumblybee256 If can read and you are not blind you could see Im talking about faith.

[Bumblybee256]

@CatalitaRatz Respect for faith? Is faith not dependent upon opinion? As in- in your opinion it is a good thing to have faith?

[rr7firefly]

It's amazing that Tom actually looks like he's aged.

[thebellrang]

Tom Cruise is so guarded and affected. Cruise is so boring.  With every episode, I fall more and more in love with George, though. Such a real person.

[arthuronfacebook]

@thebellrang There's an obvious reason why he's guarded. People constantly dump on him.

[dragonflypics]

i hate how this dickhead is defending scientology and tom cruise. Scientology was created by a demented old fart that molested children. Its a crazy cult that should be brought down not praised.

[Brettt08]

It's embarrassing that you throw out accusations without having done any research

[bikiniisland]

@dragonflypics true enough LRH was a complete freaud that $cientologists still defend. it is clear that facts don't mean much to those robots!

[lucirz]

@dragonflypics you forgot to mention the catholic church...

[nethrit]

I love Tom Cruise. People say a lot of bad things about him, a lot of people hate him, his views etc. But I just love him. You just can't help but admire , all, that the guy has achieved.

He is an icon , in the truest sense of the word and a true role model.

Love YOU TOM !!!!!!!!!!!!!

[slangin100]

he's right, tombstone is such an underrated movie

[parusaca]

Great interviewer.

[flodaho]

Brilliant interviewer!!!!

[christytina81]

I agree, I never realized how great he was, he knows how to make a guest feel welcome and comfortable, he's very respectful and not too confrontational. I like that.

[93johnk]

@flodaho he really is

[muzapstar]

@flodaho Yeah, he is pretty cool.

[CEW502]

How did Tom crash his bike? I thought scientologists can decide what's going to happen in their lives and make it happen. Does that mean Tom decided he wanted to crash? I think not. Just another example of how scientology is a crock of shit.

[riseagainphoenix]

Fact: Strombo is the best entertainment interviewer on TV right now. Almost outshines Tom Cruise, he's so good.

[Fogslifted]

I gotta say, I've been researching Scientology. My personal opinion is that it's a very dangerous cult, and a money scam not to mention the horrible abuses that take place. That being said I've been really hard on Tom Cruise in some comments because of it. But when I see Tom like this, and this was a great interview with great questions and insight, Tom seems like a really great guy. Obviously a very generous guy. I do hope he finds his way out of scientology. he's a guy who deserves better.

[Moratorium]

"I gotta say, I've been researching Scientology. My personal opinion is that it's a very dangerous cult"

It's time to stop unqualified scientology bashing.

[Fogslifted]

It's a scam. It takes advantage of good hearted people and ultimately ruins them. It's a farce. I am qualified with being able to recognize a money scam. People who can talk nonstop without saying anything, double talking, and answering questions without actually revealing an answer of any kind are a few things these con artists have perfected all to con a person out of money. Child abuse, murder, and brainwashing are just a few crimes they continue to get away with. It is horrible, and a cult.

[Moratorium]

"It takes advantage of good hearted people and ultimately ruins them."

Ooooold story. We all know it. No proof just repeated scientology bashing. So lame.

[Fogslifted]

Seems to me the children that are working full time at very young ages for little to no pay and a long list of dead people along with a long list of broke people, all due to the rules of the "church"

not to mention the admittance from spokespeople that ex-members are "Fair Game" is proof enough that at the very least something is wrong. Even people being cut off from family and friends is horrible. My opinion is that it's a dangerous cult.

I couldn't care less wether you think it's lame or not.

[Fogslifted]

But thankyou for defending your position. From what I've gathered a Scientologist is one who is sure of him/herself Total awareness, total confidence and control. The fact that you feel the need to defend proves that can't be the case. Which in turn proves what scientology is supposed to provide, doesn't. Why would someone who has reached one of the highest positions in the 'church" leave after spending and supposedly gaining so much? Realizing it's a scam? In fact 5 out of 6 is the statistic.

[Moratorium]

You are repeating what the public is being told all day long. Ooooold story. We all know it. No proof just repeated scientology bashing. So lame.

Get a life.

[spacekangaroo]

I think there's more than enough evidence now that the Scientology organization has done much to harm people. Just look at the way that they "handle" critics. Individual scientologists are not necessarily bad people, but the motives of the organization as a whole are very questionable.

[Moratorium]

The only reason why you attack scientology is because they do not defend themselves with the same conviction as muslims do. You would NEVER ridicule the quran but scientology members seem to have been declared outlaws so everyone is free to insult them without being afraid of sanctions.

Scientology is REPORTED to treat critics in a special way. This is in the media. What do YOU know? You have NO personal experience, but you trust a journalist, you don't even know.

[spacekangaroo]

You keep reiterating that we, as individuals, have "NO personal experience".

I also have "NO personal experience" of the abuses suffered by people at the hands of other organizations and powers. But that doesn't mean that I can't formulate an opinion based on my assessment of other people's experiences. It is not just "a journalist" who has elucidated the abusive nature of the Scientology organization, but rather many journalists, critics, and former low- and high-ranking members.

[Moratorium]

All that matters is that you have no personal experience but keep on bashing scientology. You are not worth my time.

[spacekangaroo]

You could also say that I have "no personal experience" of the Rwandan genocide, and yet I won't stop "bashing" the perpretators of genocide. I don't have to be hurt personally by Scientology to speak on behalf of those who have.

I may not be worth your time, but speaking out against abuse and deception is worth mine.

[jenannvick]

your smart great point well done bravo

no for real i liked what you said sorry had some very bad news today so im upset

but i love george S. Great interview.

[jerryhello100]

I think scientology is a little less rational, not crazier, but less rational than islam. But you're right, if they threatened to kill people Scientologists wouldn't be made fun of as much.

[2galaxystars]

is he muslim??????

[93ky1e93]

omg no...he believes in scientology

[XxxxxAvatarxxxxX]

Why is it that when people talk about Tom Cruise all they end up talking about is his religion?

I mean really, he is a good actor. I am sure just about everyone has seen a movie he was in.

Who cares what religion he has?

[waldoistwisted]

Because hes one of the figureheads of a dangerous cult which ruins ppls lives?

[XxxxxAvatarxxxxX]

Lol, all religions are a cult. Religions aren't dangerous, people doing stupid things are dangerous. When will people take responsibility for their own actions? *sigh*

[mark1800]

now george strombombluopos is defending scientology? what the fuck?

[jreaper5000000]

how is it i can loath and like the guy at the same time. i love the last samuri and his acting,cause you actually forget it's tom cruise for a sec(even though considering how famous he is is near impossable) ect... but can't stand him and his over confidence. hmmm...i don't know i don't know. puzzling.

[younooobb]

Scientology isnt really a religion so much as it is a believe of conspiracy theory's and aliens

[oxygenownz]

It's a cult.

[beyzasmum]

aghhhhh argghhhh aghhhh fuck just think before u ahhhhh,arhhh how can this man be a leader of a cult is beyond me.

[beyzasmum]

TOM u are a fucking moron who cant even complete a fucking sentence without mumbling shit.get your master ron hubbard to audit u and teach u to speak.stick to movies dumb arse,"dont know shit"not funny just a joke

[RideMyBMW]

L Ron Hubbard will lead you to Jack Parsons who in turn will introduce you to Aleister Crowely. All Satanists , all saboteurs of Western Christian Civilization. :(

[senorvergara]

Stop being a jealous bitch about it. Who cares that you care about Scientology?

[RideMyBMW]

"Stop being a jealous bitch about it" - sen

Who`s jealous ? Tom Cruise`s career is over :D

[jlmelramos]

OVER IN YOUR UNIVERSE.

[slangin100]

shut up

[DeathereX]

Squabbles10: The freedom is avaliable, its up to you if you want to take it. If you are a scientologist you probably already know what you have ahead of you.

[DeathereX]

Tom cruise is really a great guy, and he really opened by eyes up for scientology, I thank him very much.

[Squabbles10]

I am a Scientologist, a new one, can any other Scientologists tell me what i can look forward to as i have got nothing but rubbish from friends and family . . . .

[atesix86]

payments, thetans, and more payments

[Haflor]

just expect to pay a lot of money. it is not religion if you have to pay in order to be apart of it.

[rrtodd95]

I can see why George gets a lot of really big interviews.

He as a way of asking really awkward questions so the guest can have some wiggle room and answer without looking like their being evasive while still answering them in a protective way.

I notice he didn't bring up South Park at all.

[Fredooo26]

Absolutely!!!!!

That's what I was thinking

[Mattitude691]

Yeah, Tom Cruise actually looks like he's in his 20's!

[OpenComments]

"If attacked on some vulnerable point by anyone or anything or any organization, always find or manufacture enough threat against them to cause them to sue for peace. Peace is bought with an exchange of advantage, so make the advantage and then settle. Don't ever defend. Always attack. Don't ever do nothing. Unexpected attacks in the rear of the enemy's front ranks work best." - L. Ron Hubbard, Hubbard Communications Office Policy Letter, "Department of Governmental Affairs", 15 Aug 1960

[229095]

Stroumboulopoulos looks way too much like my psychiatrist. Weird.

[kushtravels23]

tom is probably a prick, he's not really that interesting to me. admire his focus for so many years though.

[XxXWAKEXxX]

Wow, Haha his answers were soo laaame.

[Mackr1980]

tom looks so good for his age i would turn gay to fuck him up the ass

[KyanPace]

considering your comment mack, i think you are already gay which is ok but dont be a hypocrite!!

[dejabu24]

Tom looks like a cool,nice and good person to me and of course he is a great actor too

[PoPolilB]

he's just a greedy scammer like the rest of this cult.

[nestorrfortuna]

good guy, it makes scientologyst not look so fucking disturbing

[SwordPlay2]

Oct 7 - Tom Cruise day, i was in Japan during this day and sadly there was no parade. :(

[BeYAWNsay]

I love you Tom, you are the nicest actor that ever lived mwah!

[oObrodieOo]

Tom is in my top all time legends list.

the guy is amazing

[ryder0792]

tom seems like such an awesome guy =D

[Serpico109]

no, tom seems like a great guy.

[TillThenPlease]

Come back kid.

[fred26er]

Re: 0:45

George, you lost my respect, man.

[adamkirrmusic]

was Ulysses S. Grant a Scientologist?

[liddddddd]

lol scientology wasn't around back then you tard

[adamkirrmusic]

haha you're an idiot. It was a joke. Sarcastic.

[papercuts777]

The church of scientology 'took' me for $10.00 in 1981 so stfu n do ur home work!

[Jiggahata1]

Uuum Ulysses S. Grant was the president of the United States and a American Civil War hero. So to answer your question, No

[jetttomaing]

george ... GREAT INTERVIEWER! wow!

[hoebagz86]

someone take the baby off him he is gunna eat it

[rudy4histo]

His slow responses suggest he might not be all that clever...

[hglaa]

.. or maybe that he is considerate and thoughtful..

[StephenCreech12]

well played, hglaa

[SCRulerShinoda]

or maybe that he's brainwashed.

[bohemia187]

rofl ur a dumbass

[dukemanjapan]

??? ok, i'll ask you then with cameras rolling in front of a live audience: quick, what's the funniest thing u've ever said? .......that's what i thought rudy, u friggin dumbass hypocrite.

[sampsonoff]

tom is a B.A.M.F.

bad ass mother f*cker

[christopherawesome]

i actually missed the episode so its great they finally put the final part up here on youtube. One of the best interviews he's ever done.

[Quisyfrottesypique]

George or Tom??

[christopherawesome]

Haha, both. George asked the right questions with a respectful attitude and Tom didn't answer them in a way to make him look like a lunatic.

[carmie1818]

Weird guy...but he seems nice.

[FuriousGeorge1985]

I have no doubt that Tom Cruise is a nice guy...also weird. Defintley weird.