Official Movie Website Theatrical Release 06/23/06 Home Video 10/10/06 MPAA Rating Rated PG-13 for language, crude and sex-related humor, and some drug references Running Time 1 hour 48 minutes Genre Comedy Director Frank Coraci Writer Mark O'Keefe, Steve Wayne Koren, Tim Herlihy Cast Adam Sandler, Christopher Walken, Kate Beckinsale, Blake Heron, Allen Covert, Peter Dante, David Hasselhoff, Sean Astin, Rachel Dratch Studio Columbia Pictures |
CLICK
SYNOPSIS
Michael Newman (Adam Sandler) is married to the
beautiful Donna (Kate Beckinsale) and they have two
terrific kids, Ben (Joseph Castanon) and Samantha
(Tatum McCann). But he doesn't get to see them
much because he's putting in long, hard hours at his
architectural firm in the elusive hope that his
ungrateful boss (David Hasselhoff) will one day
recognize his invaluable contribution and make him
a partner.
Once he's on easy street, he'll be able to lavish
attention on the wife and kiddies. At least, that's
what he tells himself.
After staying up all night to work, a tired Michael
becomes frustrated because he can't even figure
out which of his remotes will turn on the TV set.
Michael sets out to find the perfect device to
operate all his electronic equipment and stumbles
into the back room of a Bed, Bath & Beyond, where
an eccentric employee, Morty (Christopher
Walken), gives him an experimental one-of-a-kind
souped-up gadget guaranteed to change his life.
Morty wasn't kidding either. Soon Michael is master
of his domain, turning on every appliance with the
click of a button.
Michael Newman (Adam Sandler) is married to the
beautiful Donna (Kate Beckinsale) and they have two
terrific kids, Ben (Joseph Castanon) and Samantha
(Tatum McCann). But he doesn't get to see them
much because he's putting in long, hard hours at his
architectural firm in the elusive hope that his
ungrateful boss (David Hasselhoff) will one day
recognize his invaluable contribution and make him
a partner.
Once he's on easy street, he'll be able to lavish
attention on the wife and kiddies. At least, that's
what he tells himself.
After staying up all night to work, a tired Michael
becomes frustrated because he can't even figure
out which of his remotes will turn on the TV set.
Michael sets out to find the perfect device to
operate all his electronic equipment and stumbles
into the back room of a Bed, Bath & Beyond, where
an eccentric employee, Morty (Christopher
Walken), gives him an experimental one-of-a-kind
souped-up gadget guaranteed to change his life.
Morty wasn't kidding either. Soon Michael is master
of his domain, turning on every appliance with the
click of a button.
But the device has other, more startling functions. It can somehow muffle the barking of Sundance, the
family dog, and even more astoundingly, fast forward through an annoying quarrel with his wife.
Michael is fascinated by his new toy and a little freaked out as well. He decides to pay another visit to
Morty, the guy who sold him the mysterious device. Morty tells Michael he gave him exactly what he
asked for, a universal remote that lets him control his universe. Right before Michael's astonished eyes,
Morty demonstrates the device's mind-boggling advanced features, including a function that lets
Michael travel back and forth through his life at different speeds.
Michael quickly becomes addicted to this new rush of power, which literally allows him to have his cake
and eat it too. But before he knows it, the remote is programming him, rather than the other way around.
And try as he might, a panicked Michael can't stop the device from deciding which events of his life he'll
experience and which ones he'll miss. Only then does he begin to truly appreciate and embrace his life,
the good, the bad and the ugly.
--© Sony Pictures
family dog, and even more astoundingly, fast forward through an annoying quarrel with his wife.
Michael is fascinated by his new toy and a little freaked out as well. He decides to pay another visit to
Morty, the guy who sold him the mysterious device. Morty tells Michael he gave him exactly what he
asked for, a universal remote that lets him control his universe. Right before Michael's astonished eyes,
Morty demonstrates the device's mind-boggling advanced features, including a function that lets
Michael travel back and forth through his life at different speeds.
Michael quickly becomes addicted to this new rush of power, which literally allows him to have his cake
and eat it too. But before he knows it, the remote is programming him, rather than the other way around.
And try as he might, a panicked Michael can't stop the device from deciding which events of his life he'll
experience and which ones he'll miss. Only then does he begin to truly appreciate and embrace his life,
the good, the bad and the ugly.
--© Sony Pictures
BRENDA AND DAVID
Is Christmas around the corner? While watching Click I found myself thinking about It's A Wonderful
Life and A Christmas Carol. Michael Newman (Adam Sandler) is a workaholic dad that doesn't spend
much time with his wife, Donna (Kate Beckinsale) and two kids, Samatha (Tatum McCann) and Ben
(Joseph Castanon). Michael can't even relax while watching television with the number of remotes it
takes to control the box. He goes shopping for a new remote at Bed, Bath, and Beyond and stumbles
upon an employee name Morty (Christopher Walken) that has the perfect "universal" remote that
guarantees to make life easier. Michael uses the remote to fast-forward through life causing him to
miss out on some important moments. Click is like two stories rolled into one film. It started out as a
comedy but turned serious the second half. The highlight of the film is Christopher Walken as Morty.
Is Christmas around the corner? While watching Click I found myself thinking about It's A Wonderful
Life and A Christmas Carol. Michael Newman (Adam Sandler) is a workaholic dad that doesn't spend
much time with his wife, Donna (Kate Beckinsale) and two kids, Samatha (Tatum McCann) and Ben
(Joseph Castanon). Michael can't even relax while watching television with the number of remotes it
takes to control the box. He goes shopping for a new remote at Bed, Bath, and Beyond and stumbles
upon an employee name Morty (Christopher Walken) that has the perfect "universal" remote that
guarantees to make life easier. Michael uses the remote to fast-forward through life causing him to
miss out on some important moments. Click is like two stories rolled into one film. It started out as a
comedy but turned serious the second half. The highlight of the film is Christopher Walken as Morty.
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