I can't honestly say that I am a big fan of the little man Tom Cruise, but his supporting cast includes Gene Hackman, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Ed Harris, Wilford Brimley, and Holly Hunter and with the film being based on a popular John Grisham novel so the film did not disappoint us. Mrs. Shullivan was late coming home while the film was underway and it immediately caught her undivided attention even though she missed the first half of the film. So captivating was the story line about a top notch Memphis law firm who launders money for the mob, and as the young lawyers serve their purpose are each mysteriously found dead under even more suspicious circumstances.
Tom Cruise plays Mitch McDeere, who just graduated with honors second in his class from Harvard University and is the next "chosen one" for the small Memphis firm who woos the wonder boy with a healthy starting salary, a sports car as well as a house. His assigned mentor is the smooth talking Avery Tolar (Gene Hackman) who immediately takes wonder boy Mitch to the Bahamas to close his first big investment deal.
To complete the perfect life, Mitch needs the perfect wife who happens to be the independent wealthy heir Abby (Jeanne Tripplehorn) who is not hypnotized by their sudden wealth (as Mitch is) as she comes from a family of wealth. The film has a great story line with continued intrigue and suspense and above average cast of great actors/actresses that I did enjoy.
A decent 7 out of 10 rating
Tom Cruise plays Mitch McDeere, who just graduated with honors second in his class from Harvard University and is the next "chosen one" for the small Memphis firm who woos the wonder boy with a healthy starting salary, a sports car as well as a house. His assigned mentor is the smooth talking Avery Tolar (Gene Hackman) who immediately takes wonder boy Mitch to the Bahamas to close his first big investment deal.
To complete the perfect life, Mitch needs the perfect wife who happens to be the independent wealthy heir Abby (Jeanne Tripplehorn) who is not hypnotized by their sudden wealth (as Mitch is) as she comes from a family of wealth. The film has a great story line with continued intrigue and suspense and above average cast of great actors/actresses that I did enjoy.
A decent 7 out of 10 rating