"Over his five-decade career, Rob Reiner - who was found dead Sunday at his Brentwood home along with his wife, Michele - never stayed put, roving from music spoofs ("This Is Spinal Tap") to horror movies ("Misery"), political thrillers ("A Few Good Men") to coming-of-age dramas ("Stand by Me") and romantic comedies both glibly teenaged ("The Sure Thing") and bracingly adult ("When Harry Met Sally..."). Reiner bobbed and weaved and, in the process of entertaining himself, directed at least one of everyone's favorite movies."
"Over five decades, Reiner resisted typecasting and studio formulas, choosing creative risks over lucrative opportunities to direct films across multiple genres. From 'All in the Family' to 'Stand by Me' and 'Misery,' his filmography spanned comedy, drama, horror and romance with consistent excellence."
Rob Reiner died at his Brentwood home alongside his wife Michele. Over five decades, he resisted typecasting and studio formulas, choosing creative risks over lucrative opportunities. His filmography ranged from music spoofs (This Is Spinal Tap) to horror (Misery), political thrillers (A Few Good Men), coming-of-age dramas (Stand by Me) and romantic comedies (The Sure Thing; When Harry Met Sally...). His 1987 adventure The Princess Bride blends swashbuckling, fantasy, romance and comedy into a concise classic. Reiner directed at least one widely beloved film for many viewers and maintained consistent excellence across genres while evading industry expectations.
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