Expecting Adam Sandler to carry off the role of a man who attempts to put his life back together having lost his family in the 9/11 tragedy might appear on the surface a risky business, but in ‘Reign Over Me’ (SPHE, €24.99) Sandler proves he’s more than a one-trick pony.

We have here an interesting and interweaving tale of family life – often in turmoil – in which the excellent Allen emerges with a performance of note.