Good - but not why you think

Rating: 8/10 (26 June 2006)

The premise is great. The movie is great. My husband and I went to see this movie because we're Adam Sandler fans. We like Happy Gilmore and Billy Madison. We've seen 50 First Dates, WaterBoy, The Longest Yard, and Mr. Deeds. We've also seen Punch Drunk Love, which grew on us after watching it 3 times (had to see it that many times just to figure it out)! This movie doesn't really fit any of these movies. It is more along the lines of Anger Management.
We went into the theater expecting funny, because the trailer indicates that. However, Adam Sandler, although acting with a lot of his typical costars, isn't acting as his typical character. He acts as a normal guy who happens to gain control of a remote control that controls his life. The movie focuses on a life lesson and makes a point.
The biggest problem with the movie is the child stars who overact their lines and scenes. Christopher Walken, who is always funny just being present, has some memorable scenes...and you won't soon forget Sean Astin either! Funny? Sometimes. It is worth the cost of the movie ticket, YES!