One is initially inserted into this story during Jerry's rapid ascent towards the pinnacle of career success as a sports agent, followed by an overnight ethics crisis "free falling" to the edge of a career-abyss. But the engine that propels this film are the timeless ideals of pursuit of meaning and happiness in one's life, the power of overcoming adversity - "going for it" and stretching for the brass ring, finding true love and commitment to it, and developing key friendships that have a lifetime impact in one's life. Interesting background stories are common to Cameron Crowe film production. The preparation for filming included: a side trip to Billy Wilder's house by Cameron and Tom Cruise in an attempt to recruit the elder legend for a key Day-Player bit part in the film (didn't work) the introduction of then little-known Renee Zellweger by casting director legend Gail Levin (the acting rapport between Renee and Tom during her audition was instant and never wavered) Cuba Gooding's infectious enthusiasm that won him his role over more famous names, and an Oscar in the Spring for Supporting Actor and Tom Hanks' early consideration for the Lead that as it turns out was fortunate to have too many scheduling conflicts (much of the dialogue in JM was written for Hanks).
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The influence and imprint on this film by brilliant filmmaker/TV series creator/producer James Brooks is apparent in how Cameron directed this film - it was an interesting mentoring brain-share between Cameron and Jim during pre-production that set the direction for Jerry Maguire. Hard to believe it's been 25 years, and just saw Maguire for maybe 20th time, so long overdue are my comments. Many moving parts rhythmically sync together in Cameron Crowe's 'Jerry Maguire' - one of the best films of the 1990s. Rod Tidwell: Unh! Congratulations, you're still my agent. Rod Tidwell: Who's your motherfucker, Jerry? Jerry Maguire: I love the black man! Show me the money! Jerry Maguire: Show me the money! Show me the money! Rod Tidwell: Yes, but, brother, you got to yell that shit! Rod Tidwell: No! Not show you! Show me the money! You can do better than that, Jerry! I want you to say it with you, with meaning, brother! Hey, I got Bob Sugar on the other line I better hear you he can say it! Oh-ho-ho! SHOW! ME! THE! MONEY! A-ha-ha! Jerry, doesn't it make you feel good just to say that! Say it with me one time, Jerry.
Rod Tidwell: I wanna make sure you're ready, brother. Rod Tidwell: It's a very personal, a very important thing. Jerry Maguire: Yeah, what, what, what can I do for you, Rod? You just tell me what can I do for you? Rod Tidwell: That's what I'm gonna do for you: God bless you, Jerry.