Absolutely stunning...a comedic, dramatic, touching achievement. A MUST SEE!!

Rating: 10/10 (23 June 2006)

Click looked good from the minute I saw the first trailer. I had no idea how good it would turn out to be. To say that Adam Sandler's acting choices and films have matured is the understatement of the decade. We have seen a gradual progression of stupid, idiotic comedy (ie: Billy Madison, Happy Gilmore) to much more mature, intelligent, laugh out loud comedies (ie: The Wedding Singer, Big Daddy, and even Mr. Deeds.) Click is the epitome of what he has to offer. The jokes are good fun...it even manages to throw in the stupid humor that audiences seem to love, fart jokes, dog-sex jokes, ridiculous things and still manages to crank out this desperately sincere message that will literally bring tears to your eyes it is so heartfelt. It is easily comparable to A Christmas Carol or It's A Wonderful Life with a moral message about treasuring each and every moment with those you love. It is the feel good film of the year hands down, you will leave the theater with such a smile on your face and really be thinking about the message. I might even go so far as to say that this is the best film I have seen all year, definitely this summer so far.
Adam Sandler delivers his best performance to date period. He plays brilliant architect and workaholic Michael Newman who also has the best home life and doesn't even realize it. Beautiful wife, two great kids, a nice home, nice parents...everything. Sandler plays the "Scrooge" half of his character to a "T" He's an all around ass. He yells at his kids, fights with his wife, does everything he can to avoid anything that doesn't further his work. The film progresses his character at a perfect pace until he finally realizes what he's missing out on. By the time he's aging and dying he's missed everything that is truly important. If you don't have tears in your eyes as he lays in the rain on the street dying in his son's arms...you're made of stone. Kate Beckinsale is a beauty in this film. She plays Sandler's wife Donna Newman and as he points out in the film she really is out of his league and yet they make a great couple, even when they are at each other's throat. And they have a beautiful, real romance that transcends time and even divorce. Beckinsale plays off of Sandler's brilliant performance and supports him in every way and she does a good job herself playing the mother and wife all at once. She's a little subtle in most scenes but she is there and makes an impression. Irrepresible Christopher Walken plays mysterious Morty, the man behind the remote. He has done some brilliant comedy as of late (Blast From The Past, Wedding Crashers) and this is no exception. He has a style so unique and he automatically ups the ante of any cast. Him and Sandler play well together and he's perfect for the role. David Hasselhoff really leaves his campy acting behind him to take on a role where I think he really gives up the ego to make fun of himself. He plays Sandler's overbearing obnoxious boss who always ends up getting made fun of and some of the best scenes are with him being made to look like a fool but still he does a terrific job. This might really open doors for him in the comedy bits. I laughed to tears during the "sexual harassment" speech. Henry Winkler, Sean Astin, and Jennifer Coolidge plays great smaller roles that really do add to the script. Winkler plays Sandler's Dad and does a great job as such. Also definitely worth mentioning is the young actors that plays Sandler's kids. Joseph Castanon plays his son Ben at 7 and gets the most screen time out of the Ben character. He really does a terrific job playing opposite Sandler. Adorable Tatum McCann plays his daughter Samantha and does just as good a job especially when they are feeling the absence of their father in their lives.
Director Frank Coraci who also directed one of my Sandler favorites The Wedding Singer but also did Sandler's The Waterboy probably is getting to know his style pretty good. He definitely has a way with subtle comedy, a little darker than your average laugh out loud knee-slapper but has a very real style to his films. It's so hard to explain a movie that is genuinely funny, you'll be laughing out loud and at the same time such a moving and powerful movie with such a nice message. I admit that a lot of the funny scenes are definitely used up in the trailer but still funny to see. I also think I would have liked to have seen more of a wrap up in the end...seen him go to his boss and quit or do something. Nonetheless I haven't felt this good leaving the theater in MONTHS!! It is absolutely THEE movie to see right now, take your special somebody, your family, your kids (although there is a fair bit of bad language and sexual innuendos) I will watch Click again and again. AMAZING!! Happy 21st to my girl Sarah who I took to see Click and we both loved it!! Happy Birthday baby!! 10/10