FAUST MOVIE

So this movie is not directly about Faust but it certainly has some great themes in it. The movie "Click" starting Adam Sandler is an extremely enjoyable movie. The protagonist Michael Newman (played by Adam Sandler) is displeased with his life. He wants to provide a nice life for his wife and kids; however, he must sacrifice a lot of his time with them to work. One night, he goes to buy a universal remote control at Bed, Bath, and Beyond. Michael falls asleep on one of the beds and is woken by a clerk named Morty who strikes a deal with him. Morty gives Michael a universal remote, the only condition being that Michael cannot return it.

At first Michael is overjoyed upon realizing that the remote control can control everything in his life, ie fast-forwarding fights, allowing him to pause events, etc. However, things soon begin to go wrong as the remote takes over his life because it has programed himself.

I won't ruin the entire movie but I will say that there is conflict resolution at the end. Michael is like Faust, letting desire overwhelm him to the point where he makes great sacrifices. They are both so consumed by what they want, that they initially don't see what they have given up until the very end. Unlike Faust, Michael ultimately achieves salvation. I love the fact that Faustien themes can be found in modern movies and would highly recommend this movie.