Cruise will continue to take movie risks

Hollywood actor Tom Cruise will continue to take risks with his films - because some of his greatest achievements were once labelled "career suicide".

The star will next be seen in upcoming World War Two-themed 'Valkyrie', which tells the story of Claus von Stauffenberg, who attempted to assassinate German leader Adolf Hitler.

But Cruise is adamant that' even though his new vehicle courts a controversial subject matter, he would prefer to be slated by critics than always opt for safe but boring parts.

He told Details magazine: "There's always someone telling you not to make a movie. When I did 'Born on the Fourth of July' they said, 'This is going to ruin your career. What are you doing?'

"Suicide? I've committed it. There were people who didn't want me to make 'Top Gun'."

Valkyrie hits cinemas in December.