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The Daily OrangeSandler's departure from comedy carries emotional "Reign"
By Dan Hubsher
Posted: 3/22/07, 11:57 PM EST Section: Splice
"Reign" is heartwarming, tragic and hilarious in all the right places, without overselling it a single bit. Surprisingly enough, Cheadle provides most of the laughs, not necessarily because he's an especially funny guy (no offense Mr. Cheadle, I'm sure you know some excellent knock-knock jokes) but because of the ridiculous situations he finds himself in, for instance, dealing with a character's dangerous obsession and offers of oral sex.
The most striking part of the film is the ending. It isn't necessarily a happy ending, rather a satisfying one. In life, people's problems aren't always resolved, and writer/director Michael Binder realizes that. And something about watching Don Cheadle ride into the distance on a motor-scooter to Pearl Jam's rendition of "Love, Reign O'er Me" just seems fulfilling.
"Reign Over Me" starts off strong, only to lag behind here and there, trying to catch up with itself. However, overall, it is a film with plenty of heart that tells a story about something all films should: people.
The most striking part of the film is the ending. It isn't necessarily a happy ending, rather a satisfying one. In life, people's problems aren't always resolved, and writer/director Michael Binder realizes that. And something about watching Don Cheadle ride into the distance on a motor-scooter to Pearl Jam's rendition of "Love, Reign O'er Me" just seems fulfilling.
"Reign Over Me" starts off strong, only to lag behind here and there, trying to catch up with itself. However, overall, it is a film with plenty of heart that tells a story about something all films should: people.
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