The Firm

The Mikes head to Memphis to revisit the 1993 legal thriller The Firm, starring Tom Cruise and the late, great Gene Hackman.

Join Mike Field and Mike Butler as they dive into this twisty tale of ambition, corruption, and contract law—with some very aggressive nondisclosure agreements. Field can’t get over the fact that Wilford Brimley, America’s oatmeal-loving grandpa, plays a terrifying heavy who actually gets the crap kicked out of him. Butler’s more focused on Cruise doing peak early-90s sprinting.

It's a John Grisham adaptation soaked in suspense, shady deals, and surprisingly intense library scenes. Is The Firm still worth the retainer fee after all these years? Or is it time to dissolve this one from your movie memory?

So, grab your popcorn and soda, please notice the exits to the left and right of you and settle down for Forgotten Cinema.

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0:00 - Introduction

2:35 - Film Facts

15:15 - Film Discussion

45:36 - Critic Reviews

47:41 - Who Would You Recommend This To?

51:42 - Why Is This Forgotten?

1:02:29 - Plugs