Loved it... every minute

Rating: 7/10 (20 October 2006)

"Click" is about a harried workaholic architect, Michael Newman (Adam Sandler) who doesn't have time for his family. Wishing for a way to make his life easier, Michael encounters a quirky sales clerk (Christopher Walken), who gives him a remote that allows Michael to fast-forward and rewind to different parts of his life. Complications arise and hilarity ensues as the remote gradually starts overruling Michael's choices.
The previews for "Click", at least from the previews I've seen, make it out to look like a comedy and nothing but. So naturally, I went into the film expecting to see Adam Sandler make an idiot out of himself.
What I got was something entirely not what I was expecting.
Sure, there are a few elements of standard Sandler fare, like the farting and the dog humping. But when it took a turn for the serious, that's when the film's message is hammered home, and Sandler's skills as an actor really shine. It was hard fighting back the tears at some parts.
Of course, Sandler couldn't have done it without an exceptional supporting cast. Kate Beckinsale was excellent in her role as Michael's wife, Donna. And Christopher Walken was great as always as the eccentric Bed Bath & Beyond sales clerk.
"Click" is funny. Maybe not as funny as Sandler's other movies, but funny nonetheless. It's also a very powerful, emotional, and moving film. Definitely one of Adam Sandler's best, if not the best. I highly recommend this film to anyone who likes a good laugh, but also likes really well done drama. You won't be disappointed.
10/10