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Reign Over Me (2007)

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Adam Sandler, B.J. Novak, Cicely Tyson

A man, who lost his family in the Sept. 11th attacks and has never recovered from his grief, runs into his former college roommate who is determined to help his ex-roomie come to grips with his loss.

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R, 2 hrs. 4 min.
Directed by: Mike Binder
Release Date: Mar 23, 2007
DVD Release Date: Oct 09, 2007

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3 days ago
Adam Sandler. After watching him in that distasteful the Zohan movie, I swore I would never watch any of his films again. It is almost ridiculous to see Adam Sandler and the words 9/11 in a same sentence. I mean his biggest success is usually when he... (read more)
4 days ago
Only movie i have ever cried in! but it was just one tear!
4 days ago
This Beautiful Powerful Drama is Jawdopping good film.This film charming, Heartwarming & Sweet, affecting tale of friendship and loss of dead Family memebers (Which people who lost their family or friend from 9/11 may not like this movie but I feels ... (read more)
4 days ago
Fantastic. Easily Sandler's best work. If only he would act this well in his other films. This is a great, great film that focuses on not only the transformation of a fallen man, but one who seems to be doing just fine as well. I recommend to any... (read more)
10 days ago
It was Adam Sandler playing himself in a serious role? Yes, yes it was.Its disturbing to think though that this is what post-traumatic stress could look like. A world full of Adam Sandlers. The story/side stories etc. is really great though and I lov... (read more)

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982 days ago
Pete Hammond, Maxim
This is a film you must see, a profound and deeply affecting experience that will stay with you long after its over.
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982 days ago
David Edelstein, New York Magazine
The film is slick when it needs to be raw, tidy when it needs to sprawl, and amorphous when it needs to focus.
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985 days ago
Claudia Puig, USA Today
This is not a simple, uplifting tale. It's never clear whether Charlie will fully recover, and that sense of realism is the film's strength.
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986 days ago
Amy Biancolli, Houston Chronicle
It's a tough ride, but worth it.
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986 days ago
A.O. Scott, The New York Times
Reign Over Me uses the rhythms and moods of comedy to explore, and also to contain, overpowering feelings of loss.

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