Reign Over Me

Almost forgot to give my review of Reign Over Me, which Phil and I saw last weekend. We all knew Don Cheadle was a spectacular actor, but Adam Sandler was a surprise. Well-done, good movie.

There was a good level of humor and a good level of seriousness. I appreciate movies like this one that have a specific storyline, but give a general application to everyone's life, even if they have not been through specifically what the main character has been through. Even though I haven't experienced great loss when it comes to the lives of my immediate family, I can appreciate the process of mourning in other ways and the role of friends and family when it comes to healing. The reminder to enjoy the time with those in our lives in this moment was great. It's easy to get stuck in the day-to-day chores instead of enjoying the blessings of time together with friends and family. Great reminders, given in an entertaining but poignant way.

I should note that I'm generally not a fan of dramas, but I can tell the difference between good dramas and bad dramas. I abhor crying, especially from movies. When someone says to me, "The Notebook was a great movie! I cried my eyes out!" I say, "Yeah, I'm definitely not seeing it now." And, for the record, I still haven't seen The Notebook and I don't really have a desire to see it. I did cry one happy tear during Reign Over Me, which is an acceptable Kacie-crying-in-movie level, so I can recommend it with a clear conscience. Another one worth seeing!

You might be wondering at this point if I ever don't recommend movies. I am a pretty optimistic person generally, but, don't worry -- summer is coming and I'm sure I'll discover my fair share of duds for the year. Hang tight!