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Reign Over Me (Widescreen Edition) (2007)

Starring: Adam Sandler, Jonathan Banks Rating: R (Restricted) Format: DVD
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (120 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Adam Sandler, Jonathan Banks, Don Cheadle, Melinda Dillon, Robert Klein
  • Format: AC-3, Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, Dubbed, DVD, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
  • Language: French (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround), English (Dolby Digital 5.1), Spanish (Dolby Digital 5.1), Portuguese (Dolby Digital 5.1), Thai (Dolby Digital 5.1)
  • Subtitles: English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, Korean, Thai
  • Region: Region 1 encoding (US and Canada only)
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  • Aspect Ratio: 2.40:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rating: R (Restricted)
  • Studio: Sony Pictures
  • DVD Release Date: October 9, 2007
  • Run Time: 124 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (120 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000QFCCR8
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #24,478 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)
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One of the first films to examine the aftermath of post- 9/11 New York City, Reign Over Me shows how much even indirect contact with those who lost loved ones in the tragedy can greatly affect. Like rings of debris spiraling out from an explosion, Charlie Fineman's (Adam Sandler) loss also devastates his in-laws, who he refuses to speak to, and ex-college roommate, Alan Johnson. Reign Over Me stars Johnson, a successful dentist with a gorgeous wife, Janeane (Jada Pinkett Smith) and two kids, who finds Charlie reverted back into a teenage wasteland, unable to face his unbearable sadness. Sandler as Charlie looks like Bob Dylan and acts like Dustin Hoffman in his great dramatic performance. Listening to The Who and The Boss through headphones, playing video games, and continually remodeling his kitchen, Fineman's escapism disturbs Johnson, who, in turn, feels squelched by his stiflingly normal lifestyle. As the two reacquaint, Johnson is the only person who can help save Fineman from self-obliteration. The story analyzes Post Traumatic Stress with some accuracy, though excess sentimentality undermines emotional scenes. Survivor's guilt, assessing mental illness, and absolute incapacitation due to grief are all topics covered within the bounds of the enduring friendship forged between these two men. Ultimately, Reign Over Me's message is one of compassion, as a reminder to treat victims of loss with patience and care. But interestingly, it also pays heed to smaller human tribulations, which are obstacles to healing when left untreated. --Trinie Dalton

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Adam Sandler, Don Cheadle, Jada Pinkett Smith and Liv Tyler star in this heart-rending story about Charlie Fineman (Sandler), who has slipped away from reality after the sudden loss of his wife and children. But Charlie’s life takes a turn for the better when he runs into his old college roommate Alan Johnson (Cheadle), whose life is torn between the demands of career and family. Their renewed friendship rekindles their long-forgotten bond, and both men emerge enriched and enlightened.

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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Not Bad, March 28, 2007
By Ron (Jersey) - See all my reviews
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My wife wanted to see this movie so I went not expecting much. I was really suprised at how much I liked the film. For those of you who hate Sandler's comedy, he is going for a full dramatic role in this film and he is quite good. Yes there are some humurous moments and Sandler does have a funny line or two, but this is truly a drama. The story is about friendship. Even though it appears it is about how Sandler can't handle the grief over the lose of his family on 9/11, it is also just as much about Cheadle coming to grips with his own life which is not where he wants it to be. It is about them helping each other. Not a perfect story, but a tale well told and well acted all the way around.
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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Story, October 14, 2007
While I am personally disappointed at the amount of people that require bombs and crotch jokes to keep them entertained. I have read every review to this point and I find that everyone that doesnt like the movie is upset that a story about real life drama is actually (wait for it) real. The subtle storyline of a broken man whose only hope and solice is a friend that he can't even remember shakes the very foundation of what is considered to be normal. We all wish for a great story were the guy gets the girl and everyone lives happily ever after. The truth behind this movie is that it is honest to life and shows just that. That not everyone is always happy and not every person goes through a horrible situation and comes out on the other side with a smile.

Adam Sandler does a terrific job of showing the subtle nature of just who a person can become. To go from being a well respected dentist to being a closet hermite crab. If you truely do not understand this, than please send 5 minutes and watch when Sandler finally explains his family. The emotion, the pain and the thoughts. While this scene is happening you think of how you would reply to such a travesty. How you would cope with life.

Excluding the main storyline, this movie is still a great story. A husband lost in life, scared to fully to commit to his wife of many years. Even more terrified of show his actual weakness to anyone let alone himself. So scared infact that he will not see a psychologist but, hides outside of one's office for a few minutes of conversation.

I recommend this movie to anyone and everyone. I am still not an Adam Sandler fan but, this movie shows me he can actually show emotion.
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17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars This Isn't A Review..., October 9, 2007
By S. Kurtz (Almost Asbury Park) - See all my reviews
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...as much as a warning.

I don't know if it's intentional or not, but the case for this film depicts a smiling, almost jovial Adam Sandler in each photo in which he appears. And the disc itself has a downright laughing Sandler and Don Cheadle depicted on it.

Truth is, the film is nothing like that at all.

Perhaps the intention is to trick you into thinking this is another Adam Sandler yukfest, you know, another of his inane romps through a light and fluffy comedy.

Uh, I don't think so.

Sandler is a very depressed and very morose character in this film and, to be honest, you'll probably sob more than you laugh as you watch this.

I don't remember laughing once, because there's very little comedic relief as you endure Sandler's condition, along with Cheadle and the rest of the cast.

It's a good film hiding a great film.

But don't let the box fool you...there's very little to laugh about as you watch.

VERY little.
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5.0 out of 5 stars What a great film
This movie was awesome. Great story about friendship! You need to at least rent this baby, it's worth the time.
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