Ive never been a big fan of Tom Cruise, although to give him his dues he does pick some truely awesome films! From Coctail to the Last Samurai, his choice of popular director and contraversial/original topics has been the reason he has lasted (OK hes a fairly reasonable looking guy as well) Bbit that really sums ut in Jerry Maguire he has surpassed himself to the point where I cant imagine anyone else having the ability to play the role. The performance was just flat out exceptional, from the part where Maguire answers the phone pretending to be Cushman and Bob Sugar is on the other end, I actually thought his heart had imploded for real! But having said that, Cruise couldnt have carried the film so well if he didnt have one of the finest support actors I think around today, No not Rene Zelweigger, Cuba Gooding Jnr....... His over the top performance and sheer ability to control the scene while not being being the main focus contrasted well with Cruises. Bit girlie at times, but a truely great story that has abit of everything for everyone (Its appeal I guess) Another truely great performance I should mention is Todd Louiso as Chad the Nanny!! Excellent is all I can say!