Add a thrill to your personal life.

Rating: 10/10 (25 April 2006)

This was a life changing movie for me. While I was disgusted by the first sex scene and the overuse of strong vulgar language in places; I rediscovered what I had lost in my own life. A relationship with that one who is my life time companion needs to be much more than just an existence of being polite to one another. The thought of completing one another just sent thrills up my spine. As a result of this movie, I have been getting deeply involved in her world and her. I didn't tell her about the movie or my motives. She has responded to this new romancing by moving so much closer to me. I have rediscovered that girl that took my heart some years ago But the story line is not only one of romance. I loved the logic in the movie! Watch for a theme of heart in work but not in personal relationships set against the theme of heart in relationship but not in work. Watch for the theme of one lover interested in only herself and her goals while another lover is interested in the loved one's goals. Watch how the loved one responds to each manifestation of each lover's view of him. Tom Cruise's dynamite control over audiences comes out strongly in several situations where he uses, as in every movie I've watched him, his Harvard lawyer alter ego. This added dimension of intellect is what I like most about Tom Cruise. You see him play "thinking on his feet" so well. This sets Tom Cruise over all the other actors. He looks sharp and greatly intelligent without the appearance of being an egghead. The scenes in which he refutes illogic statements and takes command of a living room both with one person or with a whole group are a reminiscent shadow of his brilliant performance in "A Few Good Men". Renee Zellweger's performance was spectacular. I didn't know she existed until now, but I will be sure to watch for her in the future movies that I watch. I also greatly enjoyed Cuba Gooding, Jr.'s portrayal of Rod Tidwell as a warm, but explosively tough football player. I have watched and will watch this movie over and over. I recommend this movie highly to all movie watchers who want to add an extra thrill in their own personal lives.