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Universal Remote is a comedy movie from 2007 which tells the story of the frustrated and overworked television executive Bob (played by D.C. Douglas) who comes across a mysterious universal remote control that can fast forward, rewind, pause and mute real life. When Bob discovers the magical powers of the remote, he decides to use it to make his life easier.

The movie starts by introducing Bob, a highly ambitious and career-driven television executive who spends most of his days at work. Bob has a beautiful wife and two adorable kids, but he is too busy with his job to give them proper time and attention. Bob's life takes a turn when he encounters a street vendor selling universal remotes. The street vendor tries to sell him a regular remote, but Bob insists on the universal remote, which he eventually gets for a discounted price.

Bob is shocked to discover that the remote not only works on his TV, but it can also control every aspect of his life. With the help of the remote, Bob can fast forward through arguments with his wife, pause his children's tantrums, and mute his nagging boss. Bob becomes addicted to the power of the remote and starts using it all the time, neglecting his family and work in the process.

One day, Bob's best friend and colleague, Joe (played by Howard Alonzo), comes to his house and discovers the remote. Joe is amazed and convinces Bob to use the remote to their advantage. They start using the remote to manipulate their coworkers and bosses, improving their positions in the company. However, they soon realize that the remote has a mind of its own and causes unintended consequences.

Meanwhile, a group of hackers led by Samantha (played by Devin McGinn) is trying to hack into the remote and expose its secrets. Samantha is a tech-savvy and confident woman who is determined to uncover the truth about the remote. She infiltrates Bob's workplace and discovers his involvement with the remote. When Bob and Joe discover Samantha's presence, they try to get rid of her, but the remote malfunctions and alters reality to prevent them from doing so.

The rest of the movie revolves around the trio's attempts to regain control of the remote and put things back to normal. In their quest, they encounter various challenges and obstacles that they must overcome. The movie reaches its climax when Bob realizes that his addiction to the remote has come at a great cost to his family and friends. He must decide whether to give up the remote and make amends or continue to be consumed by his lust for power.

Overall, Universal Remote is a light-hearted comedy that explores the consequences of power and addiction. The movie is full of funny moments and cleverly uses the concept of a universal remote to challenge the audience's perception of reality. The cast delivers impressive performances, with D.C. Douglas being particularly noteworthy as the lead. While the movie may not have achieved great commercial success, it remains a hidden gem for fans of comedy and fantasy films.

Universal Remote is a 2007 comedy with a runtime of 1 hour and 23 minutes. It has received mostly poor reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 3.4.