Tom Cruise at His Best

Rating: 9/10 (7 November 2006)

After seeing this film several years ago, I can see why it touched so many hearts, and is known to be one of Tom Cruise's best films. Cruise plays mild-hearted Jerry Maguire, a sports agent, while Renee Zellweger plays Dorothy Boyd, his opposite, the woman he falls in love with, and Cuba Gooding, Jr. as Rod Tidwell, the only sports star that Jerry has to manage, at least for now.
As time goes on, Jerry begins to love hanging out with Dorothy's son, played by Jonathan Lipnicki. Then, he decides to marry Dorothy, only to discover how much he really loves her. He becomes best friends with Rod, who tries relentlessly to help Jerry find a real meaning to life, and not just the money.
When Dorothy decides it is time to leave Jerry, he comes home early to surprise her and sweep her off her feet. The two reconcile, and all is right. Rod and his wife have a new baby, and after a near injury in football, he continues to play, with Jerry as his agent.
The film is both beautifully written and directed by Cameron Crowe. The music we hear, including the song "Secret Garden" are from Academy Award winner(for "Philadelphia") Bruce Springsteen.
This film fairs well enough with me to receive 9 out of 10.