In 'Click', not everything gels, but it's elaborately clever and surprisingly heartfelt

Rating: 10/10 (1 July 2006)

CLICK;; Sandler portrays Michael Newman, an over-worked architect who puts work before his kids, 7-year old Ben and 5-year old Samantha, and his wife Donna. But hi entire world is about to change when Michael goes out in search for a universal remote.
This is where he meets oddball Morty, after going through the WAY BEYOND doorway in Bed, Bath & Beyond. Here Morty gives him a device that allows him to revisit any part of his life, pause or fast forward. What seems to be a life-saver ends up fast-forwarding through large periods of time on it's own, and Michael realizes he's missing out on life itself.
You'd think Sandler & Co. couldn't pull off punchy drama. I mean, 'Click' is being advertised as a comedy. And yes, it has it's comedic moments. But for me, it excelled better as a life-lesson drama. The reason, I believe, is the funny part of the premise is a bit too gimmicky.
As previously stated, not everything gels in 'Click'. Both halves work. Whether they work together is a good question. But 'Click' is more cleverly done and heartfelt that anything Sandler's done in the past. 'Click' shows us there's much to be appreciated in your life, like family and friends. So let those people know you love them.
3 out of 4.