Regarding Henry (1991)

In Mike Nichols' poignant drama *Regarding Henry*, Harrison Ford delivers a powerful performance as Henry Turner, a ruthless, self-serving lawyer who survives a violent robbery only to find himself a stranger in his own life. The shooting leaves him with severe amnesia, erasing his past, and crippling his ability to speak and move. Suddenly stripped of his identity and all that defined him, Henry must embark on a painstaking journey of recovery, confronting the man he was and the man he might become, with the unwavering support of his wife, Sarah (Annette Bening), and their daughter. While *Regarding Henry* might not be as overtly comedic or outwardly experimental as some of Mike Nichols' most celebrated works, it showcases the director's masterful ability to delve into profound human experiences and character transformation. Nichols excels at capturing the intimate struggles of individuals grappling with immense personal change, and here, he navigates Henry's complex emotional and physical rehabilitation with sensitivity and depth. The film’s focus on rebuilding a life and identity, a core theme in much of Nichols’ filmography, resonates powerfully, making *Regarding Henry* a significant, if understated, entry in his distinguished career.