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  • Actors: Adam Sandler, Don Cheadle, Jada Pinkett, Liv Tyler, Saffron Burrows
  • Directors: Mike Binder
  • Format: Anamorphic, PAL
  • Language English
  • Subtitles: English, Greek, Hindi
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
  • DVD Release Date: 20 Aug 2007
  • Run Time: 119 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (23 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B000SKATAI
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 7,231 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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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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Demonstrating the same understanding of the complexities of human relationships that characterised his 2006 film, THE UPSIDE OF ANGER, and his short-lived television series, THE MIND OF THE MARRIED MAN, writer/director Mike Binder once again taps into the same fertile ground in this story of one man’s difficulty reconnecting with the world after experiencing a great tragedy. In another role showcasing his relatively untapped talent for dramatic roles, Adam Sandler is Charlie Fineman, a New York dentist whose post-traumatic stress caused by the loss of his wife and children on 9/11 sees him regressing to a sort of second childhood dominated by videogames, record collecting, and riding his motor scooter around the city. A chance run-in with his former college roommate, fellow dentist, and family man Alan Johnson (Don Cheadle) spurs Charlie’s first attempts at remembering his past. But though Alan is genuinely glad to try and help Charlie, it will take more than the company of a good friend to get Charlie back to the world. Striking just the right balance between comedy and pathos, Binder’s script elicits another great performance from Cheadle, and allows Sandler to continue to prove that he’s capable of far more than the comedies that made him a box-office superstar. They are accompanied by a stellar supporting cast including Jada Pinkett Smith as Alan’s vigilant wife, Janeane; Liv Tyler as the therapist who finally gives Charlie a healthy outlet for his grief; and Saffron Burrows as a neurotic patient of Alan’s. Though REIGN OVER ME could be classified as a post-9/11 film, Binder never exploits the point and never actually mentions the event by name. The stunning New York location shots look as lovely as any in cinematic memory.

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars emotional dentistry, 9 Aug 2007
By marty mcfly "sparklethewonderhorse" (London, England) - See all my reviews
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i think Reign is the first attempt at emotional drama using two dentists as the leading chracters. the fact that the film succeeds in the face of that is down to the performances of the two leads (and the chemistry between them) and some excellent cinematography, showing NY in all it's night-time glory.

Sandler's almost child-like portrayal of the vulnerable and troubled Charlie seems overdone in the early stages of the film, but somehow it makes the breaking point more believeable and it makes the audience more sympathetic. Cheadle's well-meaning family-man by night cum dentist by day is the perfect protrayal of a man who cannot remember what he cares about or why and it takes Charlie's suffering to bring him back. despite seeming an unlikely couple, the two form a great partnership on screen that begs the question of who is most troubled - the 'crazy' guy or the 'normal' guy?

i had tears in my eyes by the conclusion and i have to say i didn't find it overly sentimental in the slightest. harsh, real, brilliant and difficult to watch at times, this is highly recommended.
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9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A little gem, 26 Aug 2007
By Mr. David Halliday (Ilkeston Derbyshire United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
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Lets get one thing straight from the start, I really cannot stand Adam Sandler, so why 4 stars? Well this is something rather different. Sandlers character has lost his wife & 3 daughters, they were all on one of the flights flown into the twin towers on 9/11. Cheadle is his old college roomate who bumps into him several years after the disaster. At this point Sandler is a lost soul unable to face the horror of what has happened to his family and hiding behind a batchelor life of video games, playing in a band & pootling around New York on his motorized scooter. Cheadle has hit his middle class high point as a dentist with his own practice and pefect little family. Their accidental meeting sparks some uncomfortable truths for both men that eventually leads to them both facing up to the changes they need to make.
Both leads absolutely nail their parts here with cheadle spot on as the slightly anaethetized & dull middle class everyman longing for his old friends 'freedom' & Sandler really surprises with his ability to protray a man who cannot face life without his girls but cannot face their having gone. He goes from being selfish and needy to devastated & desperate in one superb performance that for my money has been criminally underrated by the critics. This is a superb display by both men and as slowly as this is allowed to build there is not a dull moment. I have to admit that sandler can do the job when pushed because he nails it here and quite frankly Cheadles ability was never in doubt & he doesn't disappoint here. Excellent stuff that avoids a preachy, cloying atmosphere & instead manages humour with some really touching scenes.
This is far better than it has any right to be and stands up to repeated viewing.
If you loved Sandlers previous efforts then don't waste your time, but if you want something a little different from the rest with two underrated actors showing their absolute best alongside a teriffic & meaningful storyline then. please. grab a hold of this great little film and settle in for a really enjoyable & well acted little film.
The sound and picture are both good but the extras are a little stiff.
Overall this is a well recommended little title. Watch & enjoy.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A very good heart warming story with some humour., 28 May 2009
By Dragonlord (Cornwall) - See all my reviews
This is the best film I've seen about two men helping eachother when in a bad point in their lives, since the great film "The Shawshank Redemption". I've always found Adam Sandler to be funny but in this film he really shows he can be a very good serous actor too. Don Cheadle is very good as well. This film will make you laugh and cry at the same time which is very touching. The person Adam Sander plays is always playing my personal favourite PS2 game of all time. If you want to know which PS2 game it is then watch the film to find out or look at my other reviews! Liz Tyler ( the daughter of Aerosmith lead singer Steve Tyler ) and, Donald Sutherland have small roles and also give very good performances. The sound track to Reign Over Me is most excellent and includes The Who song of the same name. All in all this is a great original story with fantastic acting and, it was a real nice surprise for me.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing!
This film is well acted by the two leads - some people think that Adam Sandler is a one trick pony but here he plays a far more serious role and expresses his loss and sorrow, as... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Alison Petrie

5.0 out of 5 stars Good
This film is a good and quite emotional film but also funny, i think adam sandlers acting in it is also very good.
Published 3 months ago by G. A. COX

4.0 out of 5 stars a moving story with great moments
'reign over me' is a surprisingly moving narrative that tells of the very different experiences of two men affected by the 9/11 tragedy - one has moved on and buried himself in... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Donald M. Macdonald

4.0 out of 5 stars Reign Over Me
i must admit i had my doubts when i saw that Adam Sandler was playing a character who's main role wasn't to act like a five year old. Read more
Published 9 months ago by Ms. Kayleigh M. Richardson

4.0 out of 5 stars Sandler Impresses In Surprisingly Un-pompous Heartfelt 9/11 Loss Film.
This was one of those films that bites you in the backside. Hard. Harder than most because of both it's subject line and the most shocking thing you'll ever hear. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Mr. S. Wright

5.0 out of 5 stars Drama and humor
I just watched Reign Over Me. Brilliant movie.

Normally one would think it would not be something for me, because it's a "human drama" story. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Eolake

5.0 out of 5 stars pure genius....sandler is superb!
I like Sandler's comic movies as well as the next person but was astounded by his portrayal of a greiving husband and father...he truly surprised me. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Gayle Davey

5.0 out of 5 stars Sandler shows he is not a 1 trick pony
AT FIRST I THOUGHT THIS IS TO SLOW & NEARLY EJECTED THE DVD AFTER 10 MINUTES. I STUCK WITH IT & FOUND IT TO BE AN ABSORBING MOVIE. VERY MOVING,SAD IN MANY PLACES. Read more
Published 15 months ago by ALEX FLETCHER UK

4.0 out of 5 stars Maybe Sandler's best performance to date..Lost 1 Star due to DVD cut.
This could be Adam Sandler's best work to date. Despite being internationally known for his 'stupid comedy' roles, Reign Over Me shows that Sandler is more than as the token... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Big Proof

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazed
I watched this tonight. Initially I wasn't expecting to like it and didn't really think Sandler would pull off a performance that wasn't purely comical. Read more
Published 17 months ago by V. Smith

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