Sadler's best effort

Rating: 7/10 (25 October 2014)

Yes, that's not saying much. Adam Sadler hardly deals in 'high-brow' comedies. And, basically, this isn't one either. However, it does easily kill an hour and a half.
It's a 'one-joke' movie. Sadly is given a magical remote control which can pause, rewind and fast-forward time (and much, much more). This, therefore, leads him into all sorts of trouble.
Luckily, Sadly is surrounded by a talented cast which frequently take the pressure off him to be the film's sole attraction. Christopher Walken is - as you might expect - excellent as the man who gives him the remote (and frequently pops up throughout the movie).
There's not a lot of 'meat' to this movie - it's just one to munch popcorn to. Personally, I would have preferred if the film ended about ten minutes before it did - but that's just me being cynical - you'll have to judge for yourself.
It's nothing perfect, but then it has Adam Sadler in, so what are you expecting? If it's watchable, it's definitely one of his best (I'm still reeling from forcing myself to sit through twenty minutes of 'Jack and Jill.')