Remember when Tom Cruise was kinda cool? Risky Business, Top Gun and all the Mission Impossible movies were pretty sweet back in the day. However, every time I watch Top Gun on t.v., I keep wondering why I liked it so much in the first place. Sure, the opening scene with Kenny Loggins singing "Danger Zone" in the background can make you feel like you can take on anybody in a fight, but other than that, what is it about that movie that made it so popular? (Other than the manliest beach scene ever, of course.) Back when Top Gun was da bomb, I attempted to replicate the high-five, low-five-behind-the-back all the time. Unfortunately, I just ended up spanking my partner on the low-five-behind-the-back half of the time, therefore, the ritual was promptly retired. Anyway, after much thought, I have no clue why that movie was so great.

On a side note, when I typed up "Top Gun beach volleyball scene" on Youtube, there were more parodies of the scene than the actual movie scene itself. Just thought it was noteworthy.

As for the Mission Impossible movies, I had the pleasure, or rather mispleasure, of watching Mission Impossible 2 last night. I don't know how many of you have actually seen the movie, but it has to go down as one of the best "Accidentally funny" movie of all time. I know it was supposed to be action packed, but I just couldn't get over Tom Cruise flipping like a gymnast every 2 minutes. Seriously, go watch the movie and see what I mean. I was impressed with his long flowing locks, though. It never needed combing even when he was getting blown up, punched, kicked or doing back flips.

I know that I just bashed Tom Cruise this entire blog. I know I have no reason to hate the guy. So I'll stop bashing him now and end my blog here. Besides, he's a great guy and a loving husband. How do I know all this? Check out this clip.

WARNING, the last clip may be too painful to watch for some viewers.