This likable Film with likable main characters is Tom Cruise's best movie.

Rating: 8/10 (11 August 2003)

SPOILERS THROUGHOUT:
I just caught this gem this week(did not see it when it was in the theaters, my loss). I knew Jerry Maguire had been widely talked about and also knew that it, and it's performers, had been up for numerous awards but had felt no strong desire to see it. That was a mistake, as this was throughly enjoyable.
This was a great movie about love,friendship and the highs and lows of the entertainment industry. (When your hot-everyone loves you-but when your not....well..)
This was a difficult story for me to watch. I've worked in entertainment and been where Tom cruise's character was(bottom). This movie really hit everything on the head and in addition to the realism of the characters(sadly this type of thing happens way to much in ANY industry) manages to inspire hope as well without being to over the top and the main characters are both likable and interesting. It's a really good film.
I really enjoyed Tom Cruise tremendously and as I'm not a big fan of his(or wasn't until now) that was nice. Renee was as always flawless and I was bowled over by Cubing Gooding's performance. (I had particular interest in seeing him to see who could possibly beat out Ed Norton for best supporting actor.) I won't say he was better then Norton but he WAS great and he earned his Oscar and nailed the character to the tee.
This movie also has some absolute great quotes like(here it comes): SHOW ME THE MONEY!!
If anyone reading this hasn't seen the movie go rent it. I really have very little, if anything negative, to say.