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Reign Over Me [Widescreen]

Actor(s): Adam Sandler, Don Cheadle, Jada Pinkett Smith, Liv Tyler, Saffron Burrows
Director(s): Mike Binder
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Movie Details

MPAA Rating: R
Content Advisory: Adult Situations, Adult Humor, Profanity, Sexual Situations
Movie Release: 2007
DVD Release: 10/09/2007
Format: DVD - Enhanced Wide Screen Letterbox for 16x9 TV
Audio Tracks: English, French, Spanish, Thai
Subtitles: English, French, Korean, Spanish, Thai
SwapaDVD Credits: 1
Number of Discs: 1
Run Time: 2 hrs 4 mins
Studio: Sony Pictures
Total Copies: 9
Genres: Drama, Psychological Drama, Buddy Film
See Also: Reign Over Me [Blu-ray], Reign Over Me [Fullscreen]

DVD Synopsis

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 Five years have passed since Charlie lost his family, and now the once-successful and sociable man has become a withdrawn shadow of his former self.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

Actors

Adam Sandler - Charlie Fineman
Don Cheadle - Alan Johnson
Jada Pinkett Smith - Janeane Johnson
Liv Tyler - Angela Oakhurst
Saffron Burrows - Donna Remar

Member Movie Reviews

Dawn M. from LEESVILLE, LA wrote on 9/13/2009...

A widower who lost his family on 9/11 can't seem to get it together, but his friends are determined to try. It was the first serious role I've seen Adam Sandler play and it was a powerful and moving performance. Unaware of the background story,I just happened to watch it on 9/11/09 and realized that for many people-this day is a reminder of loss. But we can't give up hope and happiness and replace it with sadness and fear!

Julie A. wrote on 12/12/2007...

4 of 4 member(s) found this review helpful.

Don't think you know what Adam Sandler is capable of until you see this movie! He deserves an award for this portrayal. If you want to know what a true broken heart looks and acts like, watch this movie. People say time heals all wounds, not in Charlie's case. It's been years since his entire family was killed in the 9/11 attacks and in response to not being able to live without them he creates his own reality, where he actually doesn't have to live in the moment, because he can't. It was painful to watch Charlie take one step forward, then two steps back, but you'll still be rooting for him no matter what.
Tho his friend, Alan's, motives are mainly selfish, he still cares deeply for his friend, and stands by him when many others would have walked. He's rewarded by actually coming to see that the reality he's created for his life is also preventing him from living in the moment.
It's brilliant to watch 2 men, with so much in common, exhibit it in such different ways, and walk the same path toward healing. Really lovely and moving film.