Click

On the surface, Click seems like another happy-go-lucky Adam Sandler film. But in an attempt to add a meaningful moral to silly comedy, viewers are left wondering whether to laugh out loud or cry hysterically in this drawn-out movie.

The story is based on the classic A Christmas Carol tale about a man who wastes his life but has a chance to redeem himself. The over-worked and frustrated Michael (Sandler) obtains a remote control that allows him to fast-forward through parts of his life, but he ends up skipping some of the most important moments. When it seems too late, Michael realizes that he took his family for granted and is given another chance.

The beginning of the film is promising with some great laughs, including Sandler's classic bathroom humor and a memorable performance by Christopher Walken.

A few scenes with Michael's pompous boss, played by David Hasselhoff, provide several hilarious moments--mostly about the random fact that Haselhoff is in the film.

Though Click begins with some great comedy, the film drags on through Michael's life, leaving viewers so anxious for the ending that we really don't care too much about him.

DVD extras include a commentary by Sandler, director Frank Coraci, writer Steve Koren, and executive producer Tim Herlihy. There are six featured extras that focus on special effects and the making of Click. The best is the feature called "Fine Cookin'" in which Sandler runs around in a fat suit. Now that's comedy.

If it wasn't for the slow plot, Click could have been a much better film. It was refreshing to see a seasoned comedic actor try his skills at a meatier role, but the writing couldn't quite support Sandler's acting chops. Even so, everybody's gotta love Sandler's goofy charm.