Film-making at its very best

Rating: 10/10 (6 June 2002)

This is a desert island movie: if there was only one piece of cinema I could watch for the rest of my life, Jerry Maguire is it.
This is what film-making is all about. A simple, original slant on a classic story. A lively, elegant script. Great combination performances. Wonderful soundtrack. Inspired editing and mellow, warm cinematography.
Cameron Crowe is a writer first and foremost, and his script for Jerry Maguire is funny, moving, intelligent and realistic. Chanelled through the capable trio of Zelwegger, Gooding Jr and The Cruiser, he has created perhaps the finest movie of the last 20 years.
You will not regret seeing this film, even if you hate the actors. And how many movies can you say THAT about?