Click
Click

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Click

2005
Movie
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Italian

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IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes33%
Metacritic51/100
Google Users72%
Director: Frank CoraciGenres: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance

Plot Summary

Michael Newman, a workaholic architect, finds his life spiraling out of control as he tries to balance his demanding career with his strained family life. Desperate for more control, he encounters a mysterious universal remote that allows him to fast-forward through tedious moments, pause his life, and skip ahead to desired parts. Initially, he uses it to avoid unpleasantries, but soon discovers the remote has a mind of its own, overriding his commands and fast-forwarding through crucial life events, leading to unforeseen and emotional consequences.

Critical Reception

Click received a mixed reception from critics, with many praising its unique premise and Adam Sandler's surprisingly emotional performance, while others found its blend of comedy and drama uneven and its message heavy-handed. Audiences, however, generally responded positively to its blend of humor and poignant life lessons.

What Reviewers Say

  • Adam Sandler delivers a surprisingly touching performance in a film that attempts a more mature, emotional tone.

  • The film's concept of a universal remote that controls life is inventive, though its execution is sometimes uneven.

  • While balancing comedy and drama proves challenging, the movie ultimately resonates with its heartfelt message about appreciating life.

Google audience: Google users appreciated the film's emotional depth and the way it drove home the importance of family and cherishing life's moments. Many found Adam Sandler's performance compelling and the story to be a thought-provoking, albeit sometimes sad, viewing experience.

Fun Fact

The concept of the 'universal remote' used in the film was originally intended for a more adult-oriented dark comedy before being adapted for a broader audience with Adam Sandler.

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