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 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 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 | workaholic | architect | employer employee relationship | heart attack | 

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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 [France] Sony Pictures [United States]

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 USA:

$40,011,365, 25 June 2006, Wide Release

Gross USA:

$137,355,633

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$237,681,299

Company Credits

Production Co:

Columbia Pictures, Revolution Studios, Happy Madison Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

107 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital DTS SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

In the DVD audio commentary, director Frank Coraci states that the scene set in the past where Michael Newman (Adam Sandler) and Donna Newman (Kate Beckinsale) kiss for the first time was deliberately overlit to look like a late 1980s or early 1990s film.

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Goofs

When Michael asks to watch the last time he saw his Dad, at the first run (without pauses), when his Dad is leaving, Ben is at the right side of the desk. After Michael rewinds and pauses a few times when his Dad is leaving, Ben is at the left side of the desk.

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Quotes

Janine: [after Donna kisses Michael] Oh, my God. I want that so bad. A husband that I can kiss and love and give juice too.
Michael Newman: You've already cheated on three different husbands with their brothers. I think you've given enough juice to everybody. Love juice.
Janine: You know way too much about me. I should've never done that Montel Williams show.
Michael Newman: Even Montel Williams thinks you're crazy and he's seen a lot of shit.
Janine: I was desperate for companionship! All of my husbands... All of them have emotionally abandoned me.
Michael Newman: ...

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Crazy Credits

The credits play over the "main menu" sequence from when Michael is selecting moments from his life.

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Connections

Featured in MsMojo: Top 10 Crying in the Rain Scenes in Movies (2018)

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Soundtracks

Call Me Irresponsible
(1962)
Music by Jimmy Van Heusen
Lyrics by Sammy Cahn
Produced by Brooks Arthur
Performed by John Pagano

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!