The "Last Samurai / Risky Business / Top Gun / Valkyrie / Mission Impossible" star has been blasting psychiatry, and reportedly said the profession should be "outlawed."

"I think [psychiatry] is an utter waste of time," Cruise said, according to IMDB.com.

"There’s nothing scientific about it. Communication is a good thing, but I think people get more mentally out of having a good meal or going for a walk. I think psychiatry should be outlawed."

since when is there anything SCIENTIFIC about Scientology?

Funny thing: except for the outlawing part, that's how most folks think about Scientology. Most Americans still fall for that 1st Amendment stuff.

Since Scientology abuses its subjects into becoming total automatons - ones who can't manage an original or independent thought, I assume that pretty-boy is parroting an official line. Scientology Inc. should hook up an e-meter to that guy.

There is a lot to be said for the therapeutic value in "going for a walk." Unless, of course one's mental issues are caused in part (or wholly) by brain chemistry:

• schizophrenia
• bipolar depression
• most unipolar depression
• bipolar II

Note to self: look for new expert; pretty-boy might not be the best source for information.