Movie: Click

Never thought that an Adam Sandler’s movie could touched me so deeply--can't really say that I ultimately enjoy his movies or definitely will laugh at his jokes. There was, though, an exception, for 50 First Dates, cause that movie was totally and utterly romantic. And I guess, the list is now growing for I found watching Click as a great experience.

Though began with Sandler’s movies typical anecdotes, after a while the plot of the movie grew heavier, with weighty issues that I think, we ourselves often face in our everyday lives. Just forget the unfunny jokes, toss away the not-so-important flatulence scene or David Hasselhoff’s scenes or whatever, cause after that you’ll see how the movie tried to remind us—no matter what the critics said—that you should definitely treasure time more.

The story was about Michael Newman (Sandler), a husband and a father of two who’s trying so hard to get a promotion as a partner in his boss’ architecture company. While focusing for it, he put aside everything, including his family and his own well-being. On a one really stressful day, he met an eccentric scientist named Morty who gave him a special newly developed universal remote control.

Not only worked on ceiling fan and television, it turned out that the remote control worked also on… yes, dog, people and basically everything! It enable him to fast forward, go to the next chapter, or click into the mute mode, and even gave Michael a glimpse of his past and future life, in complete DVD mode menu. This reminded me a bit of Charles Dickens’ Christmas Carol—you know, with the whole ghost from the past, present, and future stuffs.

But then just like in other stories, things that you get so easily sooner or later will eventually claim its rewards. The same happened to Michael. One day he found himself leaping through chapters of his life involuntarily. The remote control had self-programmed itself so Michael will leap through the things he dreaded, such as dinner with family, fight with his wife, sick period, etc. Soon he realized that he had missed almost every small detailed but precious moments with his family; his parents were getting older, he himself was getting fatter, and his children were becoming adults without him knowing.

And to this, I can relate. There were times when I want to fast forward some things, really tired with the process and cannot wait for the outcome—the whole routine that can choked you up sometimes. Times when I cut off conversations with my mom or little sis or grandma, saying that I was busy doing other things to have that “not-so-important” kind of talk. There were also the times when I was so bored with family gathering, family dinner, and wished that they would be over soon so I could go back to work.

Fast forwarding all of those—seemed like boring—times with your family or forcing yourself to be there but turning out more like a zombie rather than your whole self would seem harmless at the time, but recently I found myself missing all of that and wondering, "Do I easily take anything for granted?" What will happen when time no longer want to be my ally?

Boy oh boy… do I’ve become so melo. ;-p

Anyway, Kate Beckinsale looked great in this movie; she got the hair, the body, and the make-up. Almost didn’t recognized her without the light blue contact lenses and tight leather black suit ;-p

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Casts: Adam Sandler, Kate Beckinsale, Christopher Walken, Sean Astin, Jennifer Coolidge, Rachel Dratch, David Hasselhoff Director: Frank Coraci Screenwriters: Steve Koren, Mark O'Keefe Producers: Adam Sandler, Jack Giarraputo, Neal H. Moritz, Steve Koren, Mark O'Keefe Source: rottentomatoes.com