Release Date: June 23, 2006
Every film critic has a set of rules they follow when they evaluate a movie. Some are very strict, and some only come into play in certain instances. For example, I once read about a critic who would use how many times he checked his watch during a screening as a gauge for how well paced the particular film was. Some critics always look at certain aspects of films, and some are a little easier on certain actors and actresses.
Like other critics, I also have a set of rules I follow. And some of my rules are directly related to specific actors. For example, any film that stars Christopher Walken is instantly granted an extra one star on the five-star scale. I am just that big a fan of his work. 2005’s Wedding Crashers would have probably been a four-star film in my eyes had it not been for the 15 minutes of screen time where Walken played Secretary Cleary. For me, that is just how it is.
Another rule I have is that most films that include David Hasselhoff are instantly deducted one star on the five-star scale. What does that mean for the recent release Click, starring Adam Sandler and Kate Beckinsale alongside the aforementioned Walken and Hasselhoff? Well, it means that Christopher Walken won’t be saving this one from ending up on my short list of bad movies for 2006. And when I say bad, I mean painful to experience.
I believe every huge actor is entitled their vanity project; to do a film just because they can. Tom Cruise has done this many times, citing Mission Impossible III as a perfect example. With no real reason but the $100 million dollar paycheck and an opportunity to spread the word of Scientology during the publicity route, he made the film. It didn’t matter if it was good or bad, people were going to see it.
The same is now true with Adam Sandler and Click. No matter how bad the movie is, it will still draw a decent crowd the first weekend, solely due to the fact that it stars Mr. Sandler. And unfortunately, that is all this film has going for it.
Article comments
1 - J
I agree with your review. I also have a problem with the tear jerker material being sprinkled into the story line. It's an obvious ploy to manipulate the emotions of the viewers, and it doesn't save the movie. I found that the funniest thing was seeing that hobbit guy, Sean Astin in a teeny weeny (no pun intended)speedo.
2 - My Comment
How do I get it to the producers of the movie "Click"? I took my 13 year old to see that movie because it is PG-13, and I was HORRIFIED! Why did they need 10 or more scenes or reference to the scene of a dog humping a furry duck! AND fast forward scenes of people humping in bed? I am outraged that they think this acceptable for a 13 year old! Has the movie industry LOST ALL SENSE OF DECENCY?
The story had a good purpose, but we walked out telling everyone we know NEVER TO SEE IT! It's a shame we lost the importance of the movie because some person with NO COMMON SENSE thinks this is entertainment!
3 - sri
hi,, the review is complete.cant get a better one. i got what i want to know.
4 - bryan
are you serious? this movie had everything. it was an emotional rollercoaster that can be enjoyed by everybody. yes, maybe it is a shock for people who go out on a friday night and our surprised with something they did not expect, but I bet everybody can relate to a scene in this movie, which makes it a success
5 - Mener
I could totally relate to the character played by Adam Sandler. Great story.