Genre - Drama
Rating - 7.5/10
This film first interested me when looking online under a list of movie entitled 'Movies You Have to Watch Before You Die'. I then came to realise that one of the films protagonists was 'Adam Sandler' and I had become a big fan of this actor after seeing his amazing performance in 'Funny People' (2009).
Plot
Alan Johnson, played by Don Cheadle, reignites with his old college room mate, Charlie Fineman , played by Adam Sandler. As their friendship develops Alan soon finds out the full extent of Charlie's suffering after his family were killed by a plane crash.
The plot develops as Charlie faces more mental challenges and overcomes them with the help of his old friend.
Verdict
Overall a charming, down-to-earth drama with a true insight in how people deal with loss and grief and how, with the help of their friends, they can overcome this and the challenges it brings.
The film is remarkably moving but at times it lacks direction. This is because it is not made up of vast amounts of dramatic events occurring throughout which makes the audience wonder if anything is actually going to happen, which is doesn't. On the other hand this is made up for through the high amounts of character development used through the clever use of camera angles and dialogue between the two protagonists.
Also by the film focusing on only two characters it allows the audience to connect with them and almost feel as if they are involved in their lives. This also represents a clear message of friendship and how friends can help each other to deal with everyday issues and challenges that occur on a day-to-day basis.
A truly inspiring drama which, at times, can become a bit boring, but leaves the audience thinking about the issues people must face and how friends can help to overcome these issues.
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