Click (DVD, 2006, Special Edition)

Click was directed by Frank Coraci who also directed Sandler in the Wedding Singer and the Waterboy. The movie centers around Michael Newman (Sandler)who is an overworked and frustrated architect. His wife Donna (Kate Beckinsale)constantly complains that Newman neglects his family in favor of his work. His boss, played by David Hasselhoff, is constantly giving him more and more work which is causing more problems at home. One night Newman, frustrated at his lack of a remote control for his television, drives to Bed, Bath and Beyond in search of a new remote. After entering the "Beyond" section he meets Morty, played by Christopher Walken, who provides him with a Universal Remote. This remote changes more than just the tv, it can change Newman's universe.

Sandler gives his best performance since he starred in the Wedding Singer. He's simultaneously funny and sympathetic and some of the scenes in the movie make you laugh out loud. Kate Beckinsale is excellent and Christopher Walken is his usually creepy self although he does have a few funny lines. The movie starts out as a typical Sandler comedy but eventually attempts to make a statement reinforcing family values.

The movie is rated PG-13 and absolutely deserves that rating. There are also some decent extras on the dvd including deleted scenes, some commentaries, and some behind the scenes features. Overall, Click is a good movie even if it gets a little preachy and dramatic at the end. Some of the scenes are laugh out loud funny, the soundtrack is excellent, and the acting is solid. Finally, the ending is extremely predictable but still entertaining and after all what's wrong with a happy ending.

A workaholic architect, frustrated in his job but determined to make a better life for his family, is bestowed with a powerful universal remote that allows him more control over his life than he ever knew possible in director Frank Coraci's high-concept fantasy comedy. On the surface, Michael Newman (Adam Sandler) seems to have it all, yet with all the demands forced upon him by his ungrateful boss (David Hasselhoff), Michael finds that setting aside time to spend with his loving wife, Donna (Kate Beckinsale), and two picture-perfect children, Ben (Joseph Castanon) and Samantha (Tatum McCann), has grown increasingly difficult. When a frustrating bout with the television remote leads the overworked husband and father to a nearby Bed, Bath & Beyond in search of a universal remote with the power to control all of his electronic devices, a curious peek into the back room leads Michael into the company of eccentric employee and talented inventor Morty (Christopher Walken). It seems that Morty has created a device that will not only allow Michael complete control over his television and stereo, but his entire life as well. As Michael discovers that the remarkable device has the power to muffle the barks of the family dog, zoom himself past an irritating quarrel with his wife, and even allow him to travel back and forth through time to different points in his life, the rush of being able to skip straight to the good parts in life soon leaves him feeling as if he's missing out on the total experience. Only when Michael begins to realize that the he has lost control of his life and the remote is now programming him does he finally learn that life is as much about the moments he'd rather forget as it is the moments he will always remember. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide

Running Time: 107 mins
Complete Cast:
Adam Sandler - Michael Newman
Christopher Walken - Morty
David Hasselhoff - Mr. Ammer
Jennifer Coolidge - Janine
Jake Hoffman - Ben at 22-30 Years Old
Rachel Dratch - Alice
Tatum McCann - Samantha Newman
Jonah Hill - Ben at 17 Years Old
Cameron Monaghan - Kevin O'Doyle
Jana Kramer - Julie
Sid Ganis - Doctor Bergman
Mio - Watsuhita Executive
Toshi Toda - Watsuhita Executive
Katheryn Cain - Kirsten
John Pagano - Band Leader
Ireesha - Jogger
Elliot Cho - Ping Woo
Lily Mo Sheen - Lakeside Camp Girl
Gary Holm - Fat Michael Body Double
Cheyenne Dean - Samantha's Friend
Ryan Keiser - Firecracker Teen
Nickole Reyes - Firecracker Teen
Robert Jones - Firecracker Teen
Manish Goyal - Habeeboo Entourage
Ahmad Jordan - Habeeboo Entourage
Alireza Tanbakoochi - Habeeboo Entourage
Sally Insul - Aunt Peggy
Kate Beckinsale - Donna Newman
Henry Winkler - Ted Newman
Julie Kavner - Trudy Newman
Sean Astin - Bill
Sophie Monk - Stacy
Joseph Castanon - Ben at 7 Years Old
Katie Cassidy - Samantha at 27 Years Old
Lorraine Nicholson - Samantha at 14 Years Old
Michelle Lombardo - Linda
Nick Swardson - Bed, Bath & Beyond Guy
Michael Yama - Watsuhita Head Executive
Eiji Inoue - Watsuhita Executive
George K. Eguchi - Ancient Executive
Frank Coraci - Male Nurse
Tim Herlihy - Doctor
Emilio Cast - Michael at 10 Years Old
Willy Goldstein - Lakeside Camp Boy
Carolyn Hennessey - Kathy O'Doyle
Elena Patten - Samantha's Friend
Alan Au - Ping Woo's Father
Christopher Gutierrez - Firecracker Teen
Brianne Davis - Firecracker Teen
Jenae Altschwager - Judy
Marco Kahn - Habeeboo Entourage
Jamil N. Hodaly - Habeeboo Entourage
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Called a 21st century remake of It’s a Wonderful Life (1946), Click (2006) is Adam Sandler’s second take in this genre (after Mr. Deeds (2002)) but with an added twist—“a universal remote control that remote controls his universe.”

Playing architect Michael Newman, Sandler’s character is not unlike most employees nowadays—who dream big. Wanting what everyone else covets—becoming a boss, a big shot, so that he can eventually hire idiots to do his work for him.

But at what cost?

With the excessive demands of his boss John Ammer (David Hasselhoff—its so weird hearing The Hoff’ call someone else “Michael.”), Newman (Sandler) workaholic tendencies become more apparent as he foregoes quality time with his family (children (Ben (Joseph Castanon) and Samantha (Tatum McCann), wife (Donna (Kate Beckinsale)), and parents (Theodore K. "Ted" Newman (Henry Winkler) and Gertrude "Trudy" Newman (Julie Kavner)) in order to pursue the American Dream.

That is until an inadvertent evening trip to Bed Bath & Beyond (BBB) in search of a universal remote—which he had hoped would “make life easier; quicker; not that much complicated”—turned out to be more than what he bargained for.

Enter BBB employee named Morty (Christopher Walken) and his non-refundable universal remote. Morty is cryptic as to the true nature of the device which he bestows onto Newman.

Newman discovers that the universal remote not only works on his television but on his Labrador named Sundance as well. Newman begins to frequently use the device and fast forward’s though other facets of his life that he is unwilling to deal with at that moment such as: arguments, Sundance taking a dump, shifting things to his favor, disturbances, sickness, showering, travel, a tan, a boring seminar, promotions, and “family time.” In the end, the remote assimilated his preferences and only his work remained.

One year goes by. Ten. Six. Seven. Newman’s life flashes before him.

His children have grown.

His father has passed away.

He losses his wife to a hobbit (“Captain Speedo” Bill played by Sean Astin is also Hobbit Samwise Gamgee of Lord of the Rings fame— Ouch, baby, very ouch).

Newman got what he wanted, he became a renowned architect. A boss. A big shot.

But was it worth it?

Newman finally sees the importance of his family.

Family first.

And luckily--much like "It’s a Wonderful Life’s" lead character George Bailey--Newman has a chance to do things right a second time.

Click is a film a lot of Adam Sandler fans are divided on but this movie was close to perfect Ilove this movie. Click was directed by Frank Coraci who directed the Waterboy & The Wedding Singer so he knows how to use Sandler right unlike a lot of other Sandler movies. It stars Adam Sandler as Michael Newman Kate Beckinsale as Donna Newman Christoper Walken as Morty & David Hasselhoff as Mr.Ammer. Plot is Michael Newman is a workaholic who just can't seem to fit anytime in for his Wife & kids. His Wife Donna doesn't like the fact that he can't keep his promises to the kids. Later he goes to a Bed Bath & Beyond he finds a room called Beyond this guy named Morty gives him a remote that controls his universe. The remote ends up taking control & fast forwards through his kids growing up his marriage falls apart & Donna's with this other guy. It even skips his Dad's death he never learned the quarter trick that he wanted to know since he was a kid it's a heartbreaking scene. I'm not spoiling it for you Click is a movie that earned my laughs & it leaves you with a good feeling at the end. I like how it didn't say it was totally a dream leaving it open.

"Click" is the first "all-around" package deal comedy in years. Stunningly hilarious in his "Happy Gilmore", "Billy Madison" and other classic belly-bursters, Adam Sandler began to show a more serious and loving side in films like "50 First Dates" (see my review) and "Punch Drunk Love". -- Then came "Click". WOW! I saw the previews and thought this was a fresh upbeat comedy along the softer side of "50 First Dates", and with Christopher Walken in it, it must be good, right? Oh Yeah, very very right and way more. "Click" has created a whole new level in the Adam Sandler genre. Christopher Walken is the ultimate compliment to this movie with a heartwarming message. Walken is over-the-top and perfect. No one else would have done. -- "Click" is definately filled with more than it's share of outright hysterical laughs guaranteed to have you choking on a Sour Patch Kid or soda.... but it has MUCH MUCH MORE I never expected. Sandler plays an average guy trying to work his way to the top in an architectural firm. Facing the unrelenting schedule life is dealing him of overwork, a nagging and pestering family, in-laws, children's school activities and MORE WORK that seems to envelope his every hour.... Sandler ends up frustratingly obtaining a UNIVERSAL REMOTE to control his UNIVERSE. While thinking he has just finally got a universal remote to run all his house appliances, he learns it has the ability to do far more. It will, in fact, do whatever he wants. He can fast-forward through fights with his wife, activities with the kids, dinner with his family or even intimate nights with his wife....all in the name of making sure he can get more time to dedicate to work. Thinking he is working towards a purpose, he begins to fast forward his work to his next promotion, then his next, then his next, as financial woe's pile up at home. (This is where "Click" takes on a whole new level that even Sandler is breaking-thru into for the first time -- A level that made me re-evaluate my own life). -- Without revealing an unbelievable ending that will have you talking about this film with others for a long long time, Sandler puts in CLEARLY the "performance of his career" as the films serious side takes over. (Some laughs are still in there, don't fret). Sandler soon realizes in very heartwrenching ways, that the UNIVERSAL REMOTE has self-programmed his fast-forward choices and is now doing it on it's own based upon his own "Customized Preferences" -- (His Choices To Fast Forward Initially). He can't stop it or get rid of it. Every time he thinks of being with his wife, it fast-forwards. Every time he thinks of doing something with his kids, it fast-forwards. -- What started out as a dream-device (missing all arguments with his wife and boring family time), has now become an implosive device. Sandler soon realizes his whole life is passing him by....and very quickly, and with heart-piercing consequences. -- This film sends a heartwarming message that can reinvigorate every home and family. It becomes clear, to Sandler, that he has missed his kids grow up, missed his wife and their life together. He missed it all....in the name of work. And what did that really get him? Can he get a chance to go back and live the life he just fast-forwarded through to appreciate what was really important all along. -- His wife and children. You'll have to watch? DON'T MISS THIS! It will change your life. SERIOUSLY !!!!

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