Adam Sandler in Reign Over Me (Court Room scene and Monologue)

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In Reign Over Me Adam Sandler shows that he is great at dramatic roles, as well as comedy. He's absolutely amazing in this movie. This video consists of only 2 scenes, but imo, they show how brilliant his performance was. I purposely moved his monologue after the court scene because I feel it's not only the breakthrough moment for his character in the movie, but because of the raw emotion he shows and it would be hard to follow.

Adam plays Charlie Fineman, a man who lost his wife and 3 daughters in 9/11. Ever since, he's been avoiding everyone and everything that reminds him of his family and his life with them. He has no friends and his life consists of playing video games and listening to music. He then runs into Don Cheadle's character Alan Johnson, who was Charlie's college roommate. Alan, through friendship and patience, helps Charlie to see that he needs help getting through his tragic loss.

This has become one of my favorite movies and Adam Sandler was brilliant. He deserved at least some kind of nomination for this. He should do more dramatic roles, because he certainly has the talent. Everyone should see this movie if you haven't already. It's definitely one that I recommend.

I'm thinking of doing a video tribute to Adam's character, but I'm having trouble coming up with a song choice. If anyone has any ideas feel free to comment or message me.

Comments are welcome. :D

Enjoy.

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[jdncoke2]

i've got to admit i am not a fan of adam sandler, however i think this is his most noteable performance to date and certainly worth recognition!

[sweetsolitude99]

@jdncoke2 I've got to admit, I'm not a fan of his comedy much anymore either, but when he does drama, especially this, he catches my attention. I've always heard that comedians were great in dramas, because comedy is so much harder to achieve. I'm starting to believe that. Thanks for your comment! :)

[BTxLiVeR]

monologue b b4 court room

[sweetsolitude99]

@BTxLiVeR I know, but the audio turned out to be horribly out of sync. Once I switched the clips, it worked fine. I have no idea why. Lol.

[wolverinex2000]

god.. what is it with people who cant see when someone is hurting so bad that they visable cant function.... freakin hate it when they feel like they are the victims and the person in true pain is just a heartless bastard in their own eyes.. (sigh)..

[sweetsolitude99]

@wolverinex2000 I know what you mean. It's pathetic.

[jflc87]

This should shut the people that say Adam Sandler can't act. He really transfers the emotion of his character.

[GothicChickDemiFan11]

I watched this movie and these two scenes made me cry. I don't usually cry at movies but this did, such a great actor :)

And that lawer was an ass!

[69HEMY]

That lawyer would be dead if I was there fucking prick!

[BlueShedMasters]

@wolverinex2000 Exactly....well said.

[InvalidAuthorization]

ALL - Hulu has this film available for viewing right now. Go to Hulu.com and watch it if you haven't. Or rewatch it if it's been a while.

[wd1250]

@MrFrankyGification it is a special on the Biography on TV you can probably find it on here if you looked

[MrFrankyGification]

@wd1250 No I haven't, where is it?

[wd1250]

@MrFrankyGification yeah have you seen the biography of Jim Carry wow

[wd1250]

I cried during this movie best performance ever so far Adam.