Empire's Click Movie Review

Plot
A workaholic architect is given 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.

Steve Coren and Mark O’keefe, the writers who brought us Bruce Almighty (and its forthcoming sequel, Evan Almighty), are certainly mining the, “You think you can do better?” vein for every last nugget. This time around, God is left out of the equation, and their central themes are plundered from a much-loved film classic (we won’t tell you which one, lest we give too much away). But when the initial shock at their boldness wears off, the conceit works a charm.

Sandler, who has for years now been whittling down the rough edges of his angry-young-man SNL comedy persona and pouring more mainstream pathos into his characters — with varying degrees of success — seems to have finally matured into a comfortable and reasonably consistent leading man. On a roll from 50 First Dates and the more subtle Spanglish (leaving aside The Longest Yard for now), he’s grown out of the slacker roles and into everyman territory, which serves him well here as Click turns from a broad comedy into something else. The silly, shouty Sandler is reined in a little too tightly in the not-quite-funny-enough first half, but the reasons for that restraint become clear when the film takes an emotional turn for the dramatic later on.

The now familiar faces of the Sandler supporting troupe — Henry Winkler, Sean Astin, and a thankfully brief cameo from Rob Schneider — are joined by some well-cast newbies: Jennifer Coolidge, David Hasselhoff and Christopher Walken (being none more Walken), all of whom go for broke with the small roles they are given. Special mention, however, goes to Kate Beckinsale as Michael’s long-suffering wife. She does a terrific job of making a potentially generic role credible and vivacious — and, it has to be said, looks amazing in a Native-American headdress.

The Wedding Singer and Waterboy director Frank Coraci makes a good fist of the demanding, overfilled script: too many plot threads (a glimpse of Michael’s future in which he and his son are overweight feels, inevitably, flabby) begin to stall the story at a point where it should be moving swiftly to its conclusion. But happily, when that finale arrives, it’s an impressive enough moment to justify the wait.

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Click is a brilliant comedy for the entire family to watch, Adam Sandler is outstanding in this film, and hit all emotions mostly laughter and few tears at the end. If only life was that simpler controlling it by a remote, unfortunately most men would be in charge of it ;-) ... More


Posted by deppfanatic at 20:24, 20 February 2010 \| Report This Post



Click
Adam Sandler is one of my favourite actors and this is a good film, but it gets a bit too serious. I mean there isn't anything funny about a heart attack. But it does have some good parts, especially Rob Schneider as prince Habibu. ... More


Posted by CIW at 02:58, 27 October 2008 \| Report This Post



I've never hated Sandler more in my life.
I love Kate Beckinsale, Jennifer Coolidge and Christopher Walken. But really this was a piece of shit. I had faith in this movie and I thought it would be funny..i lauged once and I can't even remmber at what. Hasselhoff annoys me butI can tolerate him but here it was just wrong. I saw nothing good about this movie....you may think I am one of theimpacient viewers: you are wrong. I can sit through any 2001: a space odyssey's, there will be blood or anything long like that but I know it will be g... More


Posted by mosephland at 14:50, 03 June 2008 \| Report This Post



Very Good Family Film
This film is fun for the whole family to see with a brilliant plot including funny parts and sad parts especially the ending it is definately a must see. The cast includes Adam Sandler who stars as the main character and makes a very good job of it filling audiences with laughter like many of his films do and even David Hasselhoff, this film never gets boring to see. ... More


Posted by Jon walker27 at 10:18, 20 April 2008 \| Report This Post




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Posted by nc_jj at 23:33, 30 March 2008 \| Report This Post




a good laugh until the absolutely terrible ending ... More


Posted by jonjon2nd at 14:10, 01 January 2008 \| Report This Post



Click
Not very good - found myself getting bored! ... More


Posted by littlekatydid at 17:19, 03 November 2007 \| Report This Post



Click
Not very good - found myself getting bored! ... More


Posted by littlekatydid at 17:19, 03 November 2007 \| Report This Post




not bad - some funny parts ... More


Posted by Me100 at 10:41, 04 May 2007 \| Report This Post



SUCKS!!!
NOT FUNNY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ... More


Posted by minotaur3004 at 14:28, 16 April 2007 \| Report This Post



Fun
I am a big fan of Adam Sandler comedys as they are lots of fun. And Clck is no difrent, its realy enjoyable and funny. The third act is pretty awful but overall this is great fun. ... More


Posted by mrdoom14 at 17:13, 19 March 2007 \| Report This Post



Pretty average by the numbers 'comedy'?
This film had such a sentimental edge to it by the final 3rd act, it wouldn't have surprised me to see Robin Williams pop up in it to add a bit more schmultz (this is the kinda film he'd have been in all the time in the 90's). Great idea for a ccomedy. poorly executed in a script that laid too heavy on the drama/family edge. If they'd have really let loose with this, it could've been really good. Disappointing - and I'm a Sandler fan. ... More


Posted by discodave101 at 16:40, 04 March 2007 \| Report This Post




i must admit the appeal of adam sandler has escaped me in the past i have only seen one of his previous films wedding singer and wasnt very impressed truthfully it was the charms of kate b that tempted me to this filmplus the potential intersting concept. i know there are times when i wish i could fast forward my working day or relive a recent holiday but click also plays up the nigthtmarish aspects of the idea as well going throu... More


Posted by quizkid at 12:00, 01 November 2006 \| Report This Post



RE: much better than the trailer will have you believe
What a surprise this was. I went merely because I'd seen the Departed and World Trade Centre and the only other films showing were Open Season and Click, so we went with Click. Have to say this was far from what I expected from the film, from the trailer it looked like a silly idea that I imagined would have Sandler using the remote to his advantage to carry out a load of gross out comedy set pieces (Don't get me wrong it does have a couple of these moments and they are funny). But no, this ... More

Posted by Marvel_79 at 10:50, 16 October 2006 \| Report This Post



much better than the trailer will have you believe
Click was funnier, smarter and ultimately a much better movie than i thought it would be. there is one scene that made me laugh out loud and thinking about it still makes me laugh (wont spoil it for u) I also enjoyed that in the 'serious' bits - they still managed to include some killer gags to remind u that this is a comedy. if anything, this film 'borrows' alot from other films...but who cares? i loved it. ... More


Posted by claudemg at 20:28, 13 October 2006 \| Report This Post



Finally saw the whole thing
Last week i found time to finally see it, i enjoyed it, but due to class i had to leave early. The teacher always arrives late, so this week i stuck with the film, and i am glad. This is Sandler's best acting job yet, it's really a moving film, i was almost in tears, me! and it's got some really funny moments, i think it has the potential as a Sandler turning point. ... More


Posted by Ethanial at 17:26, 12 October 2006 \| Report This Post



Great
Funnest film since wedding crashers, Was laughing all the way till the end (also nearly had me in tears too), Trailier made it look rubbish and I did not want to see it till my girlfriend made me, Loved it all. ... More


Posted by Schroder1981 at 00:21, 12 October 2006 \| Report This Post



Great
Funnest film since wedding crashers, Was laughing all the way till the end (also nearly had me in tears too), Trailier made it look rubbish and I did not want to see it till my girlfriend made me, Loved it all. ... More


Posted by Schroder1981 at 00:20, 12 October 2006 \| Report This Post




There's a lot of Adam Sandler haters out there, but I've always enjoyed his films as entertaining if instantly forgettable. Click is no different, though it was far more touching than I expected. Sure it could have been trimmed by about ten minutes and does slow down a bit towards the end, but its never the less very watchable. Reminded me of It's A Wonderful Life actually! ... More


Posted by skeletonjack at 08:17, 08 October 2006 \| Report This Post



click
it was an interesting idea for a film which could have been much better- considering it wasn't that funny for a comedy. a pretty average performance from all- best part was the fart scene- not much else to ruin as it plods on. ... More


Posted by moviemaniac2 at 20:13, 04 October 2006 \| Report This Post



Click
I really did enjoy this film! It has everything that Adam Sandler fans (moi) hope for in one of his films: good acting, soppy moments and lots of humour! And this film deff delivers that! A nice heartfelt comedy which will make you laugh, cry and maybe want to eat a little less when you see Adam Sandler in the fat suite! However it loses a star as it seems a little slow in some places! ... More


Posted by Empo at 10:02, 03 October 2006 \| Report This Post




Fantastic! ... More


Posted by Bubba76 at 18:32, 02 October 2006 \| Report This Post




Fantastic! ... More


Posted by Bubba76 at 18:32, 02 October 2006 \| Report This Post



RE: CLICK
i was dragged along to this at ten thirty last night and fully expected to hate it but it really wasnt that bad. i think its a strong concept, and if handled by a more capable filmmaker such as michel gondry it could have been amazing. of course the expected hollywood ending took a lot away from the film but it really wasnt bad. ... More


Posted by adambatman82 at 02:54, 02 October 2006 \| Report This Post



RE: CLICK
I hated every minute of this movie, the dialogue was crass, the acting was poor and what ever made hollywood think we need to see Sandler in a fat suit is beyond me all in alll i give this 1 star ... More

Posted by gregmss100 at 21:29, 01 October 2006 \| Report This Post



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