Click

Starring: Adam Sandler, Kate Beckinsale, Christopher Walken, David Hasselhoff, Sean Astin, Julie Kauner, Henry Winkler, Jennifer Coolidge, Jonah Hill
Directed by: Frank Coraci
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Comedy, Drama
2006

Times Seen:
Tim: 1

Summary: A man (Adam Sandler) is given a universal remote control by a strange inventor (Christopher Walken), which actually controls his life. While he fast forwards, rewinds, and pauses, he begins to learn something value about his life- but is it too late to change?

Review:

Tim: Adam Sandler has proven himself enough times at thsi point that I find myself looking forward to his movies. I figured I had his formula down at this point, but I didn't expect this movie to pack the emotional punch that it does. This really is a touching movie that has some lessons about life to teach us. It is a far cry from It's a Wonderful Life, but it does just enough right.

Sandler is good, playing a close variation of the chracter he usually plays. The old age make up is impressive, and Sandler looks surprisingly distinguished as he gets older. Kate Beckinsale is decent as Sandler's long-suffering wife. Christopher Walken is pretty insane in his slightly over-the-top role, but he's funny as usual. David Hasselhoff and Sean Astin are more odd and frightening than anything else. I loved seeing Henry Winkler as Sandler's dad, but his character was mostly just stupid.

There is plenty of low brow comedy here, and if you focused too much on it, it can drag the movie down. However, I believe that is is all in good fun, and doesn't detract too much from the heart of the movie.

I like the concept behind this film. Who wouldn't want to have a remote control that allows you to rewind, fast forward, or pause your life? The movie stumbles in the third act, but it had done enough right so that we don't feel too upset about it. Click is a movie with a great message that delivers it in an entertaining and often humorous way. You should like this film.

Rating 1-10
Tim's Rating: 7.5



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