Click (2006/I)

Director:

Frank Coraci

Writers (WGA):

Steve Koren (written by) &
Mark O'Keefe (written by)

Release Date:

23 June 2006 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Drama | Fantasy

Tagline:

What If You Had A Universal Remote... That Controlled Your Universe?

Plot:

A workaholic architect finds a universal remote that allows him to fast-forward and rewind to different parts of his life. Complications arise when the remote starts to overrule his choices.

Plot Keywords:

Remote Control | Architect | Workaholic | Argument | Dog

Awards:

Nominated for Oscar. Another 2 wins & 11 nominations

Cast

Adam Sandler	...	Michael Newman
Kate Beckinsale	...	Donna Newman
Christopher Walken	...	Morty
David Hasselhoff	...	Ammer
Henry Winkler	...	Ted
Julie Kavner	...	Trudy
Sean Astin	...	Bill
Joseph Castanon	...	Ben Newman at 7 Years Old
Jonah Hill	...	Ben Newman at 17 Years Old
Jake Hoffman	...	Ben Newman at 22-30 Years Old
Tatum McCann	...	Samantha at 5 Years Old
Lorraine Nicholson	...	Samantha at 14 Years Old
Katie Cassidy	...	Samantha at 27 Years Old
Cameron Monaghan	...	Kevin O'Doyle
Jennifer Coolidge	...	Janine

MPAA:

Rated PG-13 for language, crude and sex-related humor, and some drug references.

Runtime:

107 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English | Portuguese

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital | DTS | SDDS

Certification:

UK:12A | Australia:M | USA:PG-13 (certificate #42007) | Finland:K-7 | Singapore:PG | Ireland:12A | Norway:11 | Hong Kong:IIA | Malaysia:U | Argentina:Atp | Switzerland:10 (canton of Vaud) | Switzerland:10 (canton of Geneva) | Netherlands:AL | Sweden:7 | Philippines:PG-13 | Germany:6 | Iceland:10 (original rating) | South Korea:12 | Taiwan:PG-12 | Brazil:Livre

Filming Locations:

Brooklyn Bridge, New York City, New York, USA

Company:

Columbia Pictures Corporation

Trivia:

Michael passes on a favor from Mr. Ammer, to which Mr. Ammer replies, "I'll put Swardson on it." Nick Swardson is a friend of Adam Sandler, appearing on Sandler's most recent comedy album, "Shh... Don't Tell" (2004). Swardson is also the Bed, Bath & Beyond Guy who asks Michael to be his friend.

Goofs:

Continuity: When Michael first goes back to his old house after getting fat, the radio says it 2017 but when we see him again in the hospital, Donna says it's been six years since the accident. Out in the lobby when he sees his son, the intercom says it's 2018. Shortly after when he finds out his father died and he goes to the cemetery, his father's grave says he died in 2021.

Quotes:

Michael Newman: Ben... family... always comes first...

Movie Connections:

References The Wedding Singer (1998)

Soundtrack:

Theme from S.W.A.T.

Family Comes First

The architect Michael Newman (Adam Sandler) has a typical middle-class family with his lovely and gorgeous wife Donna (Kate Beckinsale) and their son Ben and daughter Samantha, and a constant visit of his parents. However, Michael is workaholic and under stress, trying to satisfy his boss with overwork and get a partnership in his company, giving priority to his work and neglecting the family issues. When the tired Michael goes to a department store to buy an universal remote control, he rests on a bed and he meets the weird salesman Morty (Christopher Walken) that offers him a remote control capable of controlling his own universe. Michael uses too much and loses the control of the device, having his own life controlled by the remote control. Then Michael sees the worthwhile parts of his personal life he missed while working, and in the end of his life he lately concludes that the family comes first.

"Click" is a very interesting comedy, with a serious approach about the importance of having a balanced life between family and work businesses. Adam Sandler performs the role of a liberal professional that does not give priority to his family trying to be successful in his own career, and having the chance to see how his procedure would affect his beloved family. There are some low level jokes, like the "entertainment" of his dog, but they are also hilarious. Kate Beckinsale is extremely beautiful, as usual, even when she is aged, and shows a great chemistry with Adam Sandler. Christopher Walken is very funny in the role of a quite crazy angel. In the end, this highly recommended "Click" is a big surprise, leaving the important message that family comes first and many entertaining moments. My vote is eight.

Title (Brazil): "Click"