This movie was great. At first I thought this would be another one of those obnoxious and vulgar films Adam Sandler is so famous for. I mean, I loved Happy Gilmore and Waterboy, but I think its great if an actor can portray more than one type of character.
As it turns out, this was one of the best performances by Adam Sandler. It did have those rude gestures Sandler is so well known for, but this movie left you with a very postive message when the credits rolled through. Don’t let life pass you by. Learn to enjoy and appreciate your family. Everything from enjoying initimate moments with your significant other, to spending time with your parents, and making the most out of your time with your children was covered in the film. Good stuff!
Oh and Kate Beckinsale as Sandlers wife! OUCH! Very hot! Great body and such a natural talent. Now I know why my brother-n-law loves her. I didnt realize how much natural beauty she had until I watched this film.
Synopsis:
Michael Newman is a loving father and husband, but he’s got an office and a career he sees more often than his own family. To only make matters worse is a boss who takes everything for granted, including advantage of Michael by dangling a promotion in front of his face. But when one late night trip to a Bed, Bath and Beyond store for a new remote control, Michael finds himself in the possession of a new kind of remote control, developed by an eccentric inventor. A remote control so significant that it allows Michael to be able to fast forward, rewind, pause and practically control all the events in his life. So much to an extent that it becomes a luxury for the overworked man who finally gets some quality time with his family and his life. But not everything lasts forever as Michael is about to find out, when the remote control begins to malfunction, causing Michael to deal with the consequences.
Gotta agree. I thought I was in for another laugh too but it got a little more serious but not in an overly-boring way.
And of course, Walken was great as always. :)
I should have done a reveiew on it too, after watching it last week.
I knew it wasn’t a comedy since 99% of the people in the theatre were unhappy they were misled. That’s probably why it didn’t do so well. I mean, it did okay, but not great.
It’s definitely the theme that gets you in the end and why it is, in my opinion, a worthwhile movie.
I also liked the movie. I was also impressed with how they were able to conceal Rob Schneider so well. =)
I also liked the underlying message of the movie, beneath the dog humping stuffed toy scene and all of those.. what I also liked was the reputed cameo appearance of Sandler’s good friends and parts of his life throughout the movie. =)
Yeah I saw the movie in theatre and then just last night thanks to NetFlix. No doubt that it’s one touching movie with a powerful message. Personally, best movie by Adam.
I just watched this movie tonight and I loved it. Made me cry. I’ve experienced what Kate experienced unfortunately and it is just that. Never put your job before your family..it ruins everything and one day your family may be gone before you know it.
BTW…HI TRENCH! :)
really? i thought it was cheesy but thanks for the recomendation. :)
Now I definitely wish we had seen this instead of ‘World Trade Centre’!! (It’s still out in the Cinema here in Ireland :P)
I still need to see this one.
I loved this movie. Absolutely nothing like the conventional Adam Sandler. I really didn’t expect I was going to witness such drama in a Happy Gilmore production.
i didn’t like it that much coz of the sick ending. however, i gotta say that Kate Beckinsale was soooo hot in that movie.. and Adam Sandler was his usual funny self. soo.. steady lang.
this is one of the movies that i’ve been wanting to watch. i have to get the DVD of this one. excellent review as usual. :)
I’m a slacker…especially when it comes to blogging and I know it. :) I’ll try harder to write more :)
Kate Beckinsale! I noticed her hotness since “Serendipity.” When Morte said he couldn’t stop thinking about her rockin’ body, I had to agree.
Have you seen the trailer for “300″ yet? Looks like a lot of CGI, but I don’t care! Bring it on! If you decide to pick up any movies at Blockbuster, I suggest you skip “Beowulf and Grendel.” Not a cheap movie, but the classic story just doesn’t translate well to an exciting movie.