Reign Over Me
Let in the unexpected.
Two former college roommates, Charlie Fineman (Adam Sandler) and Alan Johnson (Don Cheadle), run into each other years later and rekindle their friendship. Charlie, who recently lost his wife and children, has retreated from his life, while Alan is overwhelmed by his family and professional responsibilities. Their chance meeting becomes a lifeline for Charlie and Alan, both of whom are in need of a trusted friend at this pivotal moment in their lives.
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Excellent - scofen
Great movie. Great acting. Great message of friendship and loss. Loved it. Adam Sandler plays the part of man who has lost his whole family in the 911 plane crash. He reacts to this tragedy by denial and by withdrawing into his own world. Love and friendship eventually play a part and the outcome is for you to discover.Adam Sandler's Best Movie To Date - revsdd
I'm not a fan of Adam Sandler - I don't think I've liked him in anything I've seen him in. The opening scene of this movie confirmed my worst fears. There was Adam Sandler, playing a ridiculous looking character riding around New York City on a motor scooter, looking pitiful and lost. Typical Sandler-type loser character again, I thought, but as I stuck with this, I actually discovered something I never knew before: Adam Sandler can act! He is outstanding in this movie as Charlie, a lost and lonely figure, whose entire family (including the dog) was killed in one of the hijacked planes on 9/11 and who has lost all touch with reality as a result. Don Cheadle plays his former college roommate who unexpectedly reconnects with him and takes it on as his mission to help him get better. Of course, Cheadle's Alan Johnson has his own problems and sources of unhappiness, and somehow these two men manage to help each other through their difficulties. The two of them made a believable team, and Sandler in particular made Charlie real, working through his emotions and feelings. This is not a Sandler comedy. If you're looking for that go to some of his other, sillier, stuff. This is a pretty heavy movie - sometimes sad, sometimes hopeful and always engrossing. There are some funny parts in it. I loved the scene in which Charlie convinces Alan to confront his partners by reminding him of how tough he was in college, and then the conversation the two of them have afterward.
Saffron Burrows didn't add much to the movie as Donna, an obviously needy patient of Johnson's. The only reason for the character seemed (based on one flashback) to be that she looked eerily like Charlie's late wife, but that was never really developed, and I just didn't care that much for the character. Do look for the part of the judge, however, played very well by Donald Sutherland. This is Sandler's movie, though, and he put on a fantastic performance.heartwarming - nickell
A sad movie that makes you want to laugh and cry at the same time. Possibly Sandler’s best work ever, and one that you won’t fine annoying unlike his other films. This movie will take you through the grieving process and make you hope with all your being that you yourself are not touched by this kind of tragedy. An excellent film overall.
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Excellent - scofen
Great movie. Great acting. Great message of friendship and loss. Loved it. Adam Sandler plays the part of man who has lost his whole family in the 911 plane crash. He reacts to this tragedy by denial and by withdrawing into his own world. Love and friendship ...Adam Sandler's Best Movie To Date - revsdd
I'm not a fan of Adam Sandler - I don't think I've liked him in anything I've seen him in. The opening scene of this movie confirmed my worst fears. There was Adam Sandler, playing a ridiculous looking character riding around New York City on a motor scooter, ...heartwarming - nickell
A sad movie that makes you want to laugh and cry at the same time. Possibly Sandler’s best work ever, and one that you won’t fine annoying unlike his other films. This movie will take you through the grieving process and make you hope with all your being that ...