Click
Click

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Click

2011
Movie
15 min
English

At the end of a long day, five children look to fill in the remaining hours of sunlight before they return home. Bored, and looking for a new playground, they enter an imposing, decaying building that has been abandoned for years. Abandoned and distressed, the building stands alone in its surroundings. No other buildings dare approach. A warning to visitors the children should have noticed. Using classic horror motifs and contemporary characters, CLICK discovers why we are afraid of the dark. A discovery that the children make in possibly the last building they will ever enter.

Insights

IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes32%
Metacritic51/100
Google Users75%
Director: Frank CoraciGenres: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance

Plot Summary

Michael Newman, a workaholic architect, finds a universal remote that allows him to control his life. He can fast-forward through unpleasant moments, rewind to relive good ones, or pause time altogether. However, as he increasingly relies on the remote, he begins to lose control of his life and realizes the profound impact his actions have on his family and future.

Critical Reception

Click received mixed reviews from critics, with many praising Adam Sandler's performance and the film's emotional depth, while others criticized its predictability and tone shifts. Audiences, however, generally responded positively, appreciating the blend of comedy and heartfelt moments.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for Adam Sandler's surprisingly dramatic turn and the film's exploration of life choices.

  • Criticized for a sometimes jarring shift from slapstick comedy to serious drama.

  • Seen as a cautionary tale about work-life balance with a touch of fantasy.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed 'Click' for its humor and touching message about appreciating life. Many found the emotional core to be effective, though some felt the pacing could be uneven.

Fun Fact

Christopher Walken's character, Morty, is depicted as an angel who guides Michael. Walken himself has spoken about how the character was written with him in mind, and how he enjoyed playing a more benevolent, almost mythical figure.

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