The Most Surprising Movie I've Ever Seen

Rating: 9/10 (29 March 2009)

In order for me to write a review, there must be a good reason. Im not one of those people that can just pull some huge review out of my @$$ for every movie I see. Click is something special, and I feel obligated to do my part to make people aware of the fact that this is actually a great movie, and not at all what you probably think it is.
Let me start by saying, Click is advertised all wrong. It is advertised as just another mindless Adam Sandler comedy. And while it certainly has its typical Adam Sandler moments, it has true heart. Something you hardly see in a Sandler movie.
It starts off light-hearted and comical, and remains that way for a while. However, slowly but surely, you watch as the transition between goofy comedy and deeply emotional drama begins. The contrast is stark, and of a magnitude not often seen. The truth is, there are several scenes that are brutally sad. One in particular really threw me for a loop, and is among the most emotional scenes I've ever laid eyes on. In the midst of all the heavy stuff, there are some little reminders that, hey, you are still watching an Adam Sandler movie. Quite frankly, I could have done without them. And it is one of the movie's few true flaws. In my opinion at least.
Many people bash the ending. But the reality is, it was written exactly the way it had to be, in order to make the movie as effective as it is. Had it ended differently, the whole message behind it would have been diminished somewhat. That's all I will say.
The bottom line is, it is an incredibly overlooked and misrepresented movie. One with some deeply moving moments, and a powerful message to go along with it. I recommend it to everyone, unless you really have a hard time with the sad stuff. In that case, it may be best to avoid it. At the very least, it will surprise you. At best, it will shock you, and really have an impact on you emotionally.