Click (2006)

A workaholic architect finds 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.

Director:

Frank Coraci

Writers:

Steve Koren, Mark O'Keefe

Stars:

Adam Sandler, Kate Beckinsale, Christopher Walken

Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 3 wins & 11 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Adam Sandler	...	Michael Newman
Kate Beckinsale	...	Donna Newman
Christopher Walken	...	Morty
David Hasselhoff	...	Ammer
Henry Winkler	...	Ted Newman
Julie Kavner	...	Trudy Newman
Sean Astin	...	Bill
Joseph Castanon	...	Ben Newman at 7 Years Old
Jonah Hill	...	Ben Newman at 17 Years Old
Jake Hoffman	...	Ben Newman at 22-30 Years Old
Tatum McCann	...	Samantha Newman at 5 Years Old
Lorraine Nicholson	...	Samantha Newman at 14 Years Old
Katie Cassidy	...	Samantha Newman at 27 Years Old
Cameron Monaghan	...	Kevin O'Doyle
Jennifer Coolidge	...	Janine

Storyline

Michael Newman (Sandler) is a hard working family man, who must please his boss (Hasselhoff), in order to get promoted. Problem is he gets less time with his family, and wishes for a remote in which he can control his life. This soon comes true for Newman, when he meets Morty (Walken), a crazy sales clerk, who has the ultimate remote. A remote in which he can do anything, including muting, skipping and dubbing his life. He finds this to be the opportunity in which he can not only skip every argument, but also skip to his promotion. He sees this as a good idea, until the remote goes horribly wrong.

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Plot Keywords:

remote control | inventor | dog | argument | office | 

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Taglines:

What If You Had A Universal Remote... That Controlled Your Universe?

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Fantasy | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for language, crude and sex-related humor, and some drug references

Details

Official Sites:

Gaumont Columbia Tristar [fr] Official site [br]

Country:

USA

Language:

English Portuguese Japanese

Release Date:

23 June 2006 (USA)

Also Known As:

Click - perdiendo el control

Filming Locations:

Brooklyn Bridge, New York City, New York, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$70,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

£1,797,073 (UK) (29 September 2006)

Gross:

£7,873,855 (UK) (17 November 2006)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Columbia Pictures Corporation, Revolution Studios, Happy Madison Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

107 min

Sound Mix:

SDDS DTS Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Frank Coraci:  the male nurse who attempts to sedate Michael in the hospital but sedates himself instead.

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Goofs

When Michael farts in Mr. Ammer's mouth it is completely open, but when he freezes him his mouth is open but his teeth are closed. It actually changes positions about three different times.

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Quotes

Michael Newman: It took that son of a bitch a whole year to promote me?

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Crazy Credits

This movie is dedicated to my mom and dad, and to all our parents who never thought twice about putting their family first. And to my wife and daughter, thanks for making it so easy for me to do the same.

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Connections

Featured in Friday Night with Jonathan Ross: Episode #11.4 (2006)

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Soundtracks

"Feelings Got to Stay"
(1993)
Written and Performed by Ric Ocasek
Courtesy of Metro Tube Productions Limited

User Reviews

Refreshing comedy gags meets heartfelt, reflective story to appreciate life's little details

Going in to this movie I expected to have the normal 2 hour thoughtless escape from everyday life that these type movies normally deliver. Instead I laughed. I even cried. I left pleasantly surprised. Leaving the theatre I couldn't help reflect upon the need to really appreciate life's little moments and close friends and family more. Walken was outstanding. Sandler was effective and really funny in his toned down approach to this more intelligent comedy than the usual Sandler fare. Kate Beckinsale is very lovable as the wife and mother of his children and Hasslehoff couldn't have been more perfectly cast as the cluelessly self-absorbed exec/ boss. I liked it a lot and I'm not normally one to feel either way about these type of movies. I'd go see it next time with family and friends that I really should spend more time with anyway!