Totally Unexpected.

Rating: 7/10 (25 March 2007)

This movie totally caught me off guard. Like everybody else I also was fool by its trailer thinking this might me another of Adam Sandler fun comical comedy that he is famous for. But this is a serious movie like his previous Spanlish and I must say he did a pretty good job in both of them.
Synopsis: A mysterious scientist gave a workaholic architect a chance of a lifetime. A universal remote, that allowed him to fast-forward and rewind to any part of his life. A big problem come when it start to take control over his life choices.
What I really like about this movie is total unexpected story, though quite predictable but the sad story was totally surprising. This film is quite meaningful but almost every movie of his do have hidden message like Water Boy - to stand and believe in one self, Billy Madison - to grow up and take responsible. So it is not surprise that this movie also has one - don't take family for granted. Nice.
The cast of this movie quite awesome especially David Hasselhoff and his ultra ego womanizer is funny. One thing I don't really buy that much was Kate Beckinsale as an Adam Sandler wife, lol. And though in real life she is a mother I don't really feel mother wives from her on screen. And Christopher was great as creepy looking scientist.
This movie has been Oscar nominated for best make up for fat suit that Adams Sandler wear and it is one of the best fat suit I have ever seen, specially that movement of his fat and stomach.
This movie consists of many time changes that I find it quite surprisingly interesting. I did quite expect to see the 80s' but not the long future ahead. The change of the set and location make the make more exciting. Though as the film gone by everything seem so abrupt but consider the pace it was all right. If you gone for 2 min bathroom break you'll be missing quite a lot.
I feel they should added more humor and I feel the movie was a bit too long but overall it is a very satisfying experience and worth every penny.
Recommendation: Do Expected Sad Movie. Worth Rental If You Don't Like Sad Movie; If You Like Then Worth DVD.
Reason To Watch: Nice Overall Movie. David and Adam Were Great. Kate Looks Really Gorgeous.
Reason Not To: Really Sad Story.
Rating: 7.5 (Grade: B-).
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