Click
The brief
Click starts as typical Adam Sandler wish-fulfillment comedy but morphs into something unexpectedly heavy about regret and missed connections, with Christopher Walken delivering his usual delightful weirdness as the mystical remote salesman. The tonal whiplash between broad slapstick and genuine emotional weight doesn't always land smoothly, but when it works, it hits harder than you'd expect from a PG-13 family comedy. Sandler actually commits to the dramatic moments instead of undercutting them with jokes, making the third act surprisingly affecting despite the silly premise. Perfect for anyone who thought The Truman Show needed more fart jokes, or fans of high-concept comedies that aren't afraid to get a little dark.
The verdict
If you enjoy high-concept comedies that balance Sandler's signature goofiness with genuine emotional stakes, this delivers surprisingly effective drama wrapped in a silly premise. If you prefer your comedies to stay consistently light or can't tolerate jarring tonal shifts between slapstick and heavy family drama, the uneven pacing will likely frustrate you.
Watch with
- 👨👩👧👦 Perfect for family movie night with tweens/teens
- 👫 Great date night comfort watch
- ⚠️ Skip with very young kids (heavy themes)
Heads up
- Character death in emotional context (moderate)
- Adult themes about mortality and regret (moderate)
- Brief crude humor and innuendo (brief)
Credits
- Director
- Frank Coraci
- Cast
- Adam Sandler, Kate Beckinsale, Christopher Walken, David Hasselhoff, Henry Winkler, Julie Kavner, Sean Astin
Official synopsis
'A married workaholic, Michael Newman doesn''t have time for his wife and children, not if he''s to impress
The Double
Make a night of it
Pair this with Beau Is Afraid (2023)
Both explore men overwhelmed by life's pressures through surreal, darkly comic storytelling.
Total runtime: 1h 47m + 2h 59m = 4h 46m
