There is nothing worse in life than suddenly losing someone you
love, and for Charlie played by Adam Sandler, the loss of his
beloved wife and three children after the September 11th attacks
are memories he would rather bury deep within then ever acknowledge
again. Continuing to live in denial and isolation, Charlie meets
his old College friend Alan played by Don Cheadle who is
dissatisfied with his career, his inability to connect with his
wife and kids and life in general. Alan begins to find happiness
again and a real purpose as his friendship with Charlie deepens but
soon realizes he must do whatever it takes to not give up on
someone who has already given up on himself.
Whether you actually mourned the loss of someone close to you
during September 11th, or just felt compassion towards those whose
lives were forever changed that day, this is a movie you will never
forget. I couldn't have asked for a better pairing as the bond
between Alan and Charlie never seemed forced and they were both
genuinely committed to their roles. Adam Sandler is known mostly
for comedic roles, but he certainly proves that his talents are not
limited to one genre. I also thought that although only a very
brief part, Donald Sutherland as the judge gave a great
performance. Overall, an inspiring movie that really shows how
someone can come back into our lives after years of absence and
still help to transform us even in times of crisis.