Seek the Money!

Rating: 9/10 (4 March 2016)

Jerry Maguire (1996): Dir: Cameron Crowe / Cast: Tom Cruise, Renee Zellweger, Cuba Gooding Jr., Jay Mohr, Jonathan Lipnicki: Effective drama about caring for those you do business with as oppose to just making a quick buck. Tom Cruise stars as sports writer Jerry Maguire whom everyone seems to love until he loses his job and his clients. He issues a challenge to others to join him independently but only Cuba Gooding Jr. remains who beams, "Show me the money!" Directed with insight by Cameron Crowe with low grade production. Crowe's work seems aimed at the idea of youthful conquests and the ability to dream big until standards are met high. He previously directed Say Anything and Singles, also about the ambitions of young America. Cruise plays Maguire as a man cheated by the system yet regains just enough faith to rise up. Gooding Jr. is great as a football player who remains as Maguire's client right up to a booming finale. Renee Zellweger appears as a loyal supporter in a predictable role but ultimately enacts our sideline cheering. She is the one co-worker who joined him upon his challenge after termination. Jay Mohr play his sleazy ex-boss in what could have been standard yet he brings out the conniving qualities. Jonathan Lipnicki plays Zellweger's son who delights his scenes with his young charm. It celebrates people over fame. Score: 9 / 10