讀後心得

Tom Cruise paid tribute to his friend Val Kilmer at the CinemCon event, who passed away at the age of 65 due to pneumonia. Tom reminisced about their collaboration in "Top Gun," expressed admiration for Val Kilmer's acting, and invited the audience to observe a moment of silence for one minute, to wish him well on his next journey. Val Kilmer's final film appearance was in "Top Gun: Maverick," which brought them back together.

Tom Cruise appeared at the CinemCon event to pay tribute to his dear friend Val Kilmer. Hollywood star Val Kilmer passed away due to pneumonia at the age of 65. While promoting "Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning," Tom Cruise led the audience in remembering his late friend. He mentioned on stage, "I want to pay tribute to my friend Val Kilmer; I cannot express how much I admire his work. It was a great honor to work with him in 'Top Gun' and to have him return for the sequel." He praised Val Kilmer's love for cinema and willingness to give so much, and he emotionally stated, "Wishing you all the best on your next journey." He then invited the audience to observe a moment of silence for Val Kilmer.

Val Kilmer met Tom Cruise in the 1986 film "Top Gun," where they played rival pilots Maverick and Iceman, and eventually became friends. "Top Gun" was a huge success at the time, grossing $350 million worldwide, making Tom Cruise and Val Kilmer hot stars. Nearly forty years later, the two reunited in the 2022 film "Top Gun: Maverick," where Val Kilmer reprised his role as Iceman, marking his last appearance on screen. After the film's release, Tom Cruise recalled working with Val Kilmer and could not hold back tears, stating, "It was so touching; I have known Val Kilmer for decades, and for him to come back to play this character, the 'Iceman' we saw was so powerful."