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.
The architect Michael Newman has a typical middle-class family with his lovely and gorgeous wife Donna and their son Ben and daughter Samantha, and a constant visit of his parents. However, Michael is workaholic and under stress, trying to satisfy his boss with overwork and get a partnership in his company, giving priority to his work and neglecting the family issues. When the tired Michael goes to a department store to buy an universal remote control, he rests on a bed and he meets the weird salesman Morty that offers him a remote control capable of controlling his own universe. Michael uses too much and loses the control of the device, having his own life controlled by the remote control. Then Michael sees the worthwhile parts of his personal life he missed while working, and in the end of his life he lately concludes that the family comes first.
Written by Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
In the lake scene, Adam Sandler's character reminisces his childhood at Lake Winnipesaukee. Winnipesaukee is approximately 50 miles north of Manchester, New Hampshire; where Sandler grew up.
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Goofs
Continuity:
When the kids and Donna come downstairs to find that Michael has bought the kids new bikes, the green box for Donna is seen behind Michael on a small table without a bow. In the next shot, when Michael is giving the box to Donna, it has a bow.
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Quotes
Michael Newman:
[in a flashback of his and Donna's first kiss, just as it occurs]
Yeah! Janine:
[offscreen]
Donna!
[appears onscreen dressed as a punk, sees them kissing]
Janine:
Donna - Oh, my God! I'm so horny now. Michael Newman:
Oh, God. Get me out of here. See more »
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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