Funny, serious, emotional- surprised? So was I

Rating: 8/10 (15 April 2010)

I went into this expecting a typical Adam Sandler comedy- silly, violent, but at the same time relaxing. I found that Click was none of these things. Firstly it isn't really violent, at least not as much as Sandler's other films, Happy Gilmore, Anger Management. Secondly, it isn't silly. It's funny when it needs to be, but it knows when to stop. Lastly, it isn't relaxing. Whether that's a good thing or not, this film is a Sandler film that's actually about something. It has a story to it, an emotional story. It's even quite scary in one or two places. Either way, I really enjoyed Click. Sandler shows he can act in a semi-serious role, switching between funny and serious depending on what's needed for that particular scene. There is also a really good performance by Christopher Walken who, as always, steals the show. I laughed and cried my way through this film, which demonstrates perfectly that comedy doesn't have to be stupid or violent. All's it takes is a good story.