My Take - Click - review
My Take on the Movies
A Mini-Review of
CLICK
By: A. L. “Toni” Anderson
Adam Sandler stars in the 2006 film Click, the story of an oppressed family man whose search for a “universal” remote nets him more control over his universe than he bargained for. The screenplay is written by Steve Koren and Mark O’Keefe. The film is directed by Frank Coraci (The Wedding Singer - 1998).
As the film opens, Michael Newman (Sandler), the father of two small children, is overworked at his job and harassed at home. Of the many things his annoying young neighbor continually points out that he is lacking, all he asks is to trade in the hodgepodge of remotes which operate everything from his garage door to his ceiling fan. He makes a late-night trip to the local Bed, Bath & Beyond (with emphasis on the “Beyond”), and meets a very unusual gentleman (Christopher Walken), who grants his wish in an unusual fashion. Life is good—for all of fifteen minutes. Things soon go haywire, as they are prone to do in Sandler films, and what had initially seemed like a good idea turns really bad—rapidly!
To make matters worse, there is no going back.
Newman’s wife is played by Kate Beckinsale (The Aviator - 2004); his loving children are played by Joseph Castanon and Jake Hoffman (Liberty Heights - 1999) as Ben, and Tatum McCann and Katie Cassidy (When a Stranger Calls - 2006) as Samantha. Newman’s parents are played by Henry “Fonzie” Winkler and Julie Kavner (the voice of Marge Simpson). The lying boss, Ammer, is played by David Hasselhoff (Knight Rider and Baywatch).
In some places the film is funnier than expected, but it is not all giggles and smiles. The film takes an unexpected detour and explores a more serious side of life. It plausibly addresses some issues that concern most of us as parents, and as adult children of aging mothers and fathers. It is a cautionary tale about being careful of what you wish for, and about too much of a good thing.
Surprisingly I sort of liked Click, and the idea of being in control for a change has a certain appeal. I want to think I would have made wiser choices, however, but that may not be the case. It is surely something worth considering. I am kind of on the fence on this one, neither advocating for nor against. Perhaps you’ll want to wait for the DVD, and judge for yourself. [1:38]
♠ ♠ ♠ ♠ ♠
[© 06/28/2006]
A Mini-Review of
CLICK
By: A. L. “Toni” Anderson
Adam Sandler stars in the 2006 film Click, the story of an oppressed family man whose search for a “universal” remote nets him more control over his universe than he bargained for. The screenplay is written by Steve Koren and Mark O’Keefe. The film is directed by Frank Coraci (The Wedding Singer - 1998).
As the film opens, Michael Newman (Sandler), the father of two small children, is overworked at his job and harassed at home. Of the many things his annoying young neighbor continually points out that he is lacking, all he asks is to trade in the hodgepodge of remotes which operate everything from his garage door to his ceiling fan. He makes a late-night trip to the local Bed, Bath & Beyond (with emphasis on the “Beyond”), and meets a very unusual gentleman (Christopher Walken), who grants his wish in an unusual fashion. Life is good—for all of fifteen minutes. Things soon go haywire, as they are prone to do in Sandler films, and what had initially seemed like a good idea turns really bad—rapidly!
To make matters worse, there is no going back.
Newman’s wife is played by Kate Beckinsale (The Aviator - 2004); his loving children are played by Joseph Castanon and Jake Hoffman (Liberty Heights - 1999) as Ben, and Tatum McCann and Katie Cassidy (When a Stranger Calls - 2006) as Samantha. Newman’s parents are played by Henry “Fonzie” Winkler and Julie Kavner (the voice of Marge Simpson). The lying boss, Ammer, is played by David Hasselhoff (Knight Rider and Baywatch).
In some places the film is funnier than expected, but it is not all giggles and smiles. The film takes an unexpected detour and explores a more serious side of life. It plausibly addresses some issues that concern most of us as parents, and as adult children of aging mothers and fathers. It is a cautionary tale about being careful of what you wish for, and about too much of a good thing.
Surprisingly I sort of liked Click, and the idea of being in control for a change has a certain appeal. I want to think I would have made wiser choices, however, but that may not be the case. It is surely something worth considering. I am kind of on the fence on this one, neither advocating for nor against. Perhaps you’ll want to wait for the DVD, and judge for yourself. [1:38]
♠ ♠ ♠ ♠ ♠
[© 06/28/2006]
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