A chance run-in with an old college roommate becomes the catalyst for healing in writer/director Mike Binder's tale of friendship and understanding in post-9/11 New York. When the Twin Towers went down on that fateful morning in 2001, Charlie Fineman (Adam Sandler) lost everything that he had to live for. Five years have passed since Charlie lost his family, and now the once-successful and sociable man has become a withdrawn shadow of his former self. When fate brings Charlie and his former college roommate Alan Johnson (Don Cheadle) together once again on a Manhattan street corner, Alan is shocked to see just how far his old friend has fallen. Though on the surface it would appear that Alan has it all, the pressures of his family and career have been weighing heavily on the successful dentist and loving father's shoulders as of late. At that pivotal moment when Charlie and Alan both need a trusted friend to help them work through the seemingly insurmountable challenges they face in life, the restorative power of a rekindled friendship provides just the lifeline needed to move forward into the future with hope and optimism. Jada Pinkett Smith, Liv Tyler, Saffron Burrows, and Donald Sutherland co-star. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
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Customer Reviews for Reign Over Me - Widescreen Dubbed Subtitle AC3
Review 1 for Reign Over Me - Widescreen Dubbed Subtitle AC3
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5.05
Awesome
10/15/2008
By CallawayManfrom Grand Forks, ND
Plot
5.05
Cinamatography
5.05
Acting
5.05
DVD Extras
5.05
"This was a role that I have never seen Sandler in before but he did a very good job."
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Review 2 for Reign Over Me - Widescreen Dubbed Subtitle AC3
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5.05
Adam Sandler's best performance
04/30/2008
By IdioticBunnyfrom Arizona
What's great about it: Everything What's not so great: Barely anything
"Reign Over Me is one of the best and saddest movies I have ever seen. But don't let the depressing factor let your opinion of the movie change. This was easily one of the best movies of the past year. The movie is about Charlie Fineman, played by Adam Sandler, who is having trouble recuperating after the death of his wife and kids in the 9/11 attack. He runs into his old college roomate, Alan Johnson (Don Cheadle), who seems to be living the perfect life, but feels isolated trying to balance out work and family. They soon become close friends again, as Alan helps himself to live a more fun life. But when Charlie's problems become too much to deal with, Alan is determined to help Charlie come out of his sorrow. I don't see how this movie wasn't nominated for a single Oscar or Golden Globe, with a brilliant script, beautiful direction, and amazing acting. Adam Sandler gave the performance of a lifetime; he makes you laugh, cry, but mostly cry. Don Cheadle was also great, and deserved at least a Golden Globe. I recommend this movie 100%, you won't regret it."
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Review 3 for Reign Over Me - Widescreen Dubbed Subtitle AC3
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5.05
the professional review was WAY off
04/23/2008
By jeb1978from monroeville, pa
"i never expected to see adam sandler in such a deep and serious role. it was amazing. i disagree with everything the professional review said. it leads me to believe that the reviewer went into it thinking he was going to get either a typical adam sandler movie or that it was going to be a movie focused soley on 9/11. Neither of which is the case. the fact that it focused on the remnants of a man's life after a tragedy rather than the fact that it was a 9/11 tragedy made it so easy to empathize with charlie. yes he was a difficult character to figure out, but once you realized what his issues are, it's so easy to empathize with him. it's a beautiful movie in which a real friendship resurfaces and helps both men involved. one of the all time best."
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Review 4 for Reign Over Me - Widescreen Dubbed Subtitle AC3
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5.05
Excellent movie
04/08/2008
By Steve6789from Northwest Houston, TX
What's great about it: Great acting, appropriate timing of humor What's not so great: Adam Sandler with long hair
"This is a great movie, I would strongly recommend it to any of my friends. I love watching Adam Sandler movies, and this one was one of his best. Liv Tyler also stars in the movie, and she's pretty gorgeous as always. I could relate to Charles Fineman (Adam Sandler) in this movie a lot, because he leads a realistic life for someone of his predicament. I felt sorrow during the movie sometimes as I have ties with the 9/11 incident as well. The acting in this movie is very good, and a clever mix of comedy and drama makes this a good movie to keep on the shelf."
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Review 5 for Reign Over Me - Widescreen Dubbed Subtitle AC3
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5.05
Best Adam Sandler movie
02/13/2008
By Subzero92000from Plano, TX.
What's great about it: Really hits home on that it is based on facts of real people. What's not so great: NOTHING AT ALL
"This is a great movie showing that Adam Sandler is a great all around actor. This movie is filled with so many emotions that the person watching it can not help but feel all of them. I bought this movie just cause I am a fan of Adam Sandler, but after watching it the first time I just had to restart the movie again to watch it again. I watched this movie about 5 times with in the first 2 days I owned it. It is such a great master piece that you will fall in love with it and it will become one of your main movies in your collection."
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Review 6 for Reign Over Me - Widescreen Dubbed Subtitle AC3
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5.05
ADAM SANDLER CAN ACT!
01/05/2008
By DirtyHarryfrom Dallas, TX
What's great about it: The best movie I've ever seen! What's not so great: Absolutely nothing
"This movie proves that Adam Sandler is a brilliant actor. I was pulled in from the beginning and couldn't look away from my TV. Easily the best film I've seen in a long long while. Charlie Fineman is an intriguing character that you just have to love. A must see movie is your a person. Brilliant!"
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Review 7 for Reign Over Me - Widescreen Dubbed Subtitle AC3
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5.05
Arguably the best
10/16/2007
By Dominickfrom New Hampshire
What's great about it: Captivating storyline, great acting What's not so great: None
"Arguably the best 9/11 movie to date. Reign Over Me takes a very personal and close-up look at how 9/11 affects just one individual, a man who lost his entire family in the attacks. Great acting, as usual, by Don Cheadle, but Adam Sandler was a huge surprise. I usually avoid his comedies, but this time around, in a dramatic role, he really impressed. Plus, he looked so much like Bob Dylan in this movie that he just has to do a movie about Bob Dylan soon!"
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Review 8 for Reign Over Me - Widescreen Dubbed Subtitle AC3
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5.05
Sandlers Best Performance
10/13/2007
By TRomo2TOwensfrom Orlando, Florida
What's great about it: A++ Acting and Storylines!!!! What's not so great: N/A
"Reign Over Me was truley a test to Sandlers acting abilities in which he passed amazingly. This is a great movie for any movie fan, even if your not a typical Sandler fan. This was his final step in acting to show he is more than just a comedic goof. He started with semi-acting in Big Daddy, then changed it up with Spanglish and a great job in Click but by far Reign Over ME is like no Sandler you,ve seen before. Don Cheadle put up one of his best performances yet to compliment Sandler in every way, they worked PERFECT together. Not to mention the great supporting cast, including Jada Pinkett Smith, Liv Tyler, Saffron Burrows, and Donald Sutherland. Every character had a different storyline and different problems as they all effected one another. Throughout the whole movie you see how much Sandler and Cheadles characters need each other. Without hesitation I recommend this movie to any movie fan, it honestly should been at least nominated At The Oscars, It is truley that good."
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Review 9 for Reign Over Me - Widescreen Dubbed Subtitle AC3
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Customer Rating
5.05
Very Good Movie
10/09/2007
By Infamous216from Cleveland, Ohio
"If you like Adam Sandler, especially in a movie like Click then you'll love this movie. It's a little darker or almost an independant type flick, which I usually don't care for, but I thought this movie was excellant. Funny, sad, encouraging, just overall very good. Great supporting cast like said in other reviews. I love every movie by Adam Sandler, I think personally his acting gets better and better in every movie he's in."
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Review 10 for Reign Over Me - Widescreen Dubbed Subtitle AC3
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Customer Rating
5.05
REIGN OVER ME IS A WINNER
10/07/2007
By MEROCK
What's great about it: AWESOME ACTING, EMOTIONAL What's not so great: NONE
"ADAM SANDLER IS AT HIS BEST. THIS MOVIE IS EMOTIONAL AND A TEARJERKER. DO NOT EXPECT THE USUAL SMARTA** SANDLER- HE SHOWS HE HAS HIS SHOWN HE CAN ACT HERE. SUPPORTING CAST IS AWESOME. THERE ARE SOME POINTS WHERE YOU WOULD NOT WANT A KID TO WATCH- MIGHT HAVE TO ANSWER QUESTIONS BUT VERY GOOD"
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Review 11 for Reign Over Me - Widescreen Dubbed Subtitle AC3
Customer Rating
5.05
Reign Over Me
10/05/2007
By Choor
What's great about it: A lot What's not so great: Not a lot
"Basically the pro review for this movie just bashes the entire thing, but myself along with everyone I know who has seen this film, loved it. I strongly suggest you see this flick and don't listen to a word that the movie review says."
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