This is a stone cold classic that holds up and then some. Love it.

Jerry Maguire was a much better movie for the first third. I really wasn't a huge fan of the Renee Zellweger's character or her acting and that detracted from my enjoyment of the movie a lot, especially as "romance" played a more prominent part further in. These later scenes just ended up being very cringeworthy for me though and I can't at all relate to that level of impulsiveness so Jerry himself just felt painful to watch. It was nice to see Cruise again before he became Mr Generic Action Hero, and Cuba Gooding, Jr. was great, though I'm a bit surprised to learn he got an Oscar for it. The ending was really contrived and, despite a strong start, overall the movie was pretty ehh.

Loved it.

Solid. Show me the money.

“Show me the money!” From writer/director Cameron Crowe comes the touching romantic comedy _Jerry Maguire_. When a crisis of conscience costs a sports agent his job, he’s forced to start over again with a single client and a plucky assistant who believes in his cause. Tom Cruise, Renee Zellweger, and Cuba Gooding Jr. lead the cast and give solid performances. The writing’s also pretty good, and stays away from the usual tropes of sports films and romantic comedies. Still, there are some extraneous elements and weaknesses in the plot. Heartwarming and fun, _Jerry Maguire_ is a sincere and entertaining film.

_"You complete me"
"Shut up. Shut up. You had me from hello."_

Absolutely iconic. A film that goes beyond the typical romance or even romcom film stereotype.

I am a "redundant" fan of romance stuff. If I feel like it I see it, if I don't I don't, in other words, I don't make a point of seeing it, I'm not an avid viewer. But, Jerry Maguire... The joy and pleasure I get from reviewing this masterpiece surpasses any feeling I get from watching other works of the genre.

The genuineness of the performances by the lead actors (my love Tom Cruise and the great Bridget Jones, Renée Zellweger) makes the viewer create a certain empathy for each character's story. Additionally, Jerry Maguire is not the typical romantic comedy. The attempt to convey a side story of Jerry, through his sudden realization, is the real impetus for the viewer to wonder about his attitudes and the attention we pay to what is material.

According to a Forbes article (2020), one of the most iconic films of the 90's. For me, one of the most iconic films ever.

I leave you with this quote:

"SHOW ME THE MONEY"

_Jerry Maguire_ is a classic 90's movie that is still entertaining to this day. While the movie may exaggerate the relationship between agents and players, it is still a fun and enjoyable watch. The film features memorable performances from its talented cast, and the story has enough heart and humor to keep you engaged throughout. While it may not be completely accurate in its portrayal of the sports industry, it is a movie that is sure to entertain.

Tom Cruise doing it all, making you laugh, love and cry, with the supporting cast right up there. Even truer now about how we live in a cynical world and the goal is to find someone you can be earnest with.

Somehow, this is the first time I had watched this movie from start to finish. It is really solid, even if you are not a Tom Cruise fan. The rest of the supporting cast is really solid and comes together to make a sports film with heart (who would have guessed Tom had this genre in him?!?).

Rating: 3.5/5 - 80% - Would Recommend

This movie is so nineties. The structure, the narrative, the character development. I don't mean it is not good, but it definitely belong to those films that are stuck in their moment. I think Tom Cruise is great as the leading character.

>"I just want to be inspired."

This is a classic with so many memorable lines that have been quoted for 2 decades. If you have seen other Cameron Crow movies you can tell immediately that this is his film by the cinematography to the storytelling. Fun fact: Didn't realize until this rewatch that it is based on an actual sports agent that represented Troy Aikmen.

“SHOW ME THE MONEY”
-Michael Scott

While it has it’s issues Jerry Maguire is mainly a delightful film about a handful of people’s journeys to find happiness that I’ll certainly be drawn to revisit many times in the future.

They don't make them like this anymore. A romantic comedy that appeals to both guys and gals. A perfect script by Cameron Crowe.

I am a firm believer that movies should be seen in the context of the time they were released in. Of course looking back twenty years now the movie seems over the top and contrived. But back in 1996 this was the perfect date movie. It had sports for the guys and romance for the girls. It also had what I would consider one of Tom Cruise’s best acting jobs. For anyone who hasn’t seen it I can absolutely recommend this. “You complete me” and "You had me at hello" are part of movie quote history today and if you are a fan of movies you owe it to yourself to know where it comes from.

A sports manager with principles. Show me the money!