Another Time Warp post about Time

I was thinking of the movie "Click" recently and decided to share this post I wrote about it almost 4 years ago, when I went to see it for my (actual) 30th birthday.

July 21st, 2006
11:24 am - Living in Fast Forward
This is actually a song by Kenny Chesney, but it comes to mind when I think of "Click". We saw it last night for my birthday. It was really good. It was funny, sad, and thought provoking. It's about a guy who has no time for his family because of his job and how he wants a way to control the world around him. However, his wish comes true in crazy ways and a lot happens while he's trying to get ahead. That's all I'll say, as to not spoil it. I definitely recommend it. Adam Sandler did a great job in his role. Christopher Walken was in it and was funny as usual. We also got to see Henry Winkler, a.k.a. "The Fonz", a lot. :)

BTW, AMC charges $9.50 for adults to see a movie! I know we're getting the experiences of stadium seating, a huge screen, and surround sound, but still!!! They need to lower their snack prices if they're going to keep raising their movie prices. It's ridiculous! We had a gift card, so that was nice. :) If we didn't, I would go to the less fancy theaters to pay normal prices!

Follow up: I really should not complain about movie theater prices from 4 years ago, as they have skyrocketed since then. In any case, I've only seen "Click" that one time, but it still resonates with me. The song "Linger" by The Cranberries was used in it a few times, and I always think of it when I hear that song on the radio nowadays.

"Click" was told in such a haunting way and even though it was fictional and goofy at times, it really does ring true. We let time get away from us when we absorb ourselves with getting ahead in our career path. I think that's why I like the job I have now. It allows me to feel good about what I do, but it also doesn't keep me from enjoying my personal life or watching my kids grow up. I definitely recommend stopping to smell the roses (or cherry blossoms, as we did this past Sunday). I also recommend seeing the movie at least once, if you haven't already, just to see what it is like for yourself.