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Regarding Henry

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An unscrupulous corporate lawyer, Henry Turner (Harrison Ford) will do whatever it takes to win a case, and treats his family with the same degree of ruthlessness. After Henry gets caught in the middle of a robbery and is shot in the head, he wakes from a coma to find that he has amnesia and can't even remember how to do the simplest of tasks. As he recovers and relearns how to function, Henry reveals a much kinder and more thoughtful personality, much to the surprise of his family and friends.
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Although Harrison Ford makes the most of an opportunity to dig into a serious role, Regarding Henry is undermined by cheap sentiment and clichés.

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David Ansen Newsweek 03/31/2008
One can make excuses for a 23-year-old writer's misunderstanding of human behavior, but how could Mike Nichols look at himself in the mirror when he directed such dumbfounding scenes. Go to Full Review
Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times 01/01/2000
2/4
This is a film of obvious and shallow contrivance, which aims without apology for easy emotional payoffs, and tries to manipulate the audience with plot twists that belong in a sitcom. Go to Full Review
Sue Heal Radio Times 01/25/2024
3/5
A cynical, manipulative exercise that remains compulsively watchable despite its flaws thanks to the star power on board. Go to Full Review
Chris Bumbray JoBlo's Movie Network 01/08/2024
While not a huge highlight for either Ford or Nichols, Regarding Henry remains a sweet, entertaining morality tale that's run to revisit. Go to Full Review
Don Shanahan Cinephile Hissy Fit Podcast 09/10/2023
This was an enjoyable chance to see a softer side of Harrison Ford we don't often see. Go to Full Review
Terry Francis Southern Voice (Atlanta) 05/09/2023
1.5/4
Nichols, who directed Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf and The Graduate, takes grave and serious issues and gives them the West Coast treatment, placing him within hailing distance of becoming an industry-for-hire hack. Go to Full Review
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Ed . @RT01276001 Aug 29 Regarding Lobotomies The natural progression is to then study the effects on a family of a ruthless breadwinner who receives an unexpected lobotomy. We can then brainstorm other methods that render jerks increasingly docile. Regarding Henry is a good example of a movie that basically keeps our interest yet never rises above pablum. While not 'art' or even a 'good film', this is in itself an achievement. See more s c @RT10042420 02/24/2025 Strong performances by Annette Bening (always excellent) and Mikki Allen are the highlight. Harrison Ford is good but not great in this one. The rest of the supporting staff are also excellent. I would watch it again. See more Candice B @RT82135728 12/30/2024 I love this movie. I watch it at Christmas time. It’s hopeful. Second chances. If you can watch with a box of Mallowmars - even better. See more 06/15/2024 Great movie that will keep you hooked. See more Marvels51 R @RT39406631 03/18/2024 This was a sad, yet charming love story. And, about doing the right thing. See more Pikachu p @Crafnight405 05/15/2023 Henry Turner (Harrison Ford) ist ein erfolgreicher Anwalt mit einer Frau und einer Tochter. Er verbringt nicht viel Zeit mit seiner Familie, sondern konzentriert sich eher auf seine Arbeit und er ist in seiner Kanzlei bei seinen Kollegen sehr beliebt. Eines Tages er von einem Ladendieb angeschossen wird, fällt er ins Koma. Als er aus dem Koma erwacht, hat er alle seine Fähigkeiten verloren und auch sein Gedächtnis. Henry muss alles wieder neu erlernen und benimmt sich wie ein Kind. Harris Ford spiel hier seine Rolle wie eigentlich immer super. Am Anfang spielt er einen unsympathischen Anwalt. Ab dem Moment wo er sein Gedächtnis verliert und sich wie ein Kind benimmt, spielt er sehr überzeugend. Generell muss man sagen, dass der Cast perfekt ist und die Beziehung zwischen Henry und seiner Familie ebenfalls gut dargestellt wurde. Wer einen dramatischen Film erwartet, könnte sehr enttäuscht werden. Der Film bringt viel Humor mit sich und ist nicht so stark auf Emotionen fokussiert. Es gibt auch emotionale Momente, welche gut funktionieren. An einigen Stellen zieht sich der Film und der Charakter Bradley hat mir am Anfang nicht gefallen, aber es hat sich gebessert. Die Beziehung zwischen Henry und seiner Tochter hat mir am besten gefallen, da sie so authentisch gewirkt hat. Der Film hat viele Elemente, die es auch in anderen Filmen gibt, es ist nicht besonders neues dabei, trotzdem überzeugt der Film mit tollen Charakteren. Die anderen Anwälte sind nicht näher beleuchtend und sind eher nur Geldgierig. 8,5/10 See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis An unscrupulous corporate lawyer, Henry Turner (Harrison Ford) will do whatever it takes to win a case, and treats his family with the same degree of ruthlessness. After Henry gets caught in the middle of a robbery and is shot in the head, he wakes from a coma to find that he has amnesia and can't even remember how to do the simplest of tasks. As he recovers and relearns how to function, Henry reveals a much kinder and more thoughtful personality, much to the surprise of his family and friends.
Director
Mike Nichols
Producer
Mike Nichols, Scott Rudin
Screenwriter
J.J. Abrams
Production Co
Paramount Pictures
Rating
PG-13
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
May 2, 2008
Box Office (Gross USA)
$41.0M
Runtime
1h 47m
Sound Mix
Surround, Stereo
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