Review of Reign Over Me (2007) by Jacob B — 25 May 2015

Great performances by Adam Sandler and Don Cheadle with great directing and story.

This review of Reign Over Me (2007) was written by Jacob B on 25 May 2015.

Reign Over Me has generally received positive reviews.

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