Yes Man
Jim Carrey stars as Carl Allen in a comedy about a man who takes it upon himself to say yes to everything he is asked for an entire year (seems eerily reminiscent of Liar, Liar when Carrey couldn't tell a lie). The underrated Zooey Deschanel (Almost Famous) stars as the love interest, and Flight of the Conchords' awesome Rhys Darby plays Carrey's boss. It is adapted from Danny Wallace's 2005 book, an autobiographical account of his own attempt to answer in the affirmative for six months of his life.
- Director:
- Peyton Reed ('Bring It On', 'The Break-Up')
- Writer:
- Nicholas StollerJarrad PaulAndrew Mogel
- Cast:
- Jim CarreyZooey DeschanelTerence StampRhys DarbyJohn Michael Higgins
Reviews & comments
Flicks, Andrew Hedley
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I walked in, with nothing but the recommendation from a friend to convince me to watch it. Sitting down with my M&M's, I prepared for a laugh-a-palooza. I was dissapointed at first, but it certainly does grow on you. The first part of it is really just building up characters, and not much funny, but towards the end when everything starts coming together, it...
Variety
pressGenial but slim, picture is certainly a light-hearted alternative to weighty year-end awards bait, but the conceit isn't realized fully enough.
The New York Times
pressYes Man rarely rises to genuine hilarity. It takes no risks, finds no inspiration and settles, like its hero, into a dull, noncommittal middle ground. Should you see this movie? Maybe. Whatever. I don't care.
San Francisco Chronicle
pressThe comedy, to the extent there is any, consists mainly of Carrey's verbal asides and strained reactions to people. The script gives him very little to work with.
Rolling Stone
pressIf you're thinking "yuck," you're right. I added the extra star for Zooey Deschanel, who is so delicious as his honey that you want not to say no to Yes Man.
Roger Ebert
pressJim Carrey works the premise for all it's worth, but it doesn't allow him to bust loose and fly.
Hollywood Reporter
pressCarrey's most satisfying live-action effort since "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind."
Empire Magazine
pressIt's charming enough with some nice comedy touches, but the initially intriguing premise is soon railroaded out of sight by its desire to conform to a tried-and-tested cinematic formula.
Dominion Post
pressIt exists as a hollow, plastic, and utterly disposable example of Hollywood doing what Hollywood does best: putting bums on seats, making money, and calculating the possibilities of a sequel.
Christchurch Press
pressIt won't set the world on fire and doesn't even intend to, but it will certainly keep you out of trouble for a couple of hours.
Flicks, Andrew Hedley
flicksVariety
pressGenial but slim, picture is certainly a light-hearted alternative to weighty year-end awards bait, but the conceit isn't realized fully enough.
The New York Times
pressYes Man rarely rises to genuine hilarity. It takes no risks, finds no inspiration and settles, like its hero, into a dull, noncommittal middle ground. Should you see this movie? Maybe. Whatever. I don't care.
San Francisco Chronicle
pressThe comedy, to the extent there is any, consists mainly of Carrey's verbal asides and strained reactions to people. The script gives him very little to work with.
Rolling Stone
pressIf you're thinking "yuck," you're right. I added the extra star for Zooey Deschanel, who is so delicious as his honey that you want not to say no to Yes Man.
Roger Ebert
pressJim Carrey works the premise for all it's worth, but it doesn't allow him to bust loose and fly.
Hollywood Reporter
pressCarrey's most satisfying live-action effort since "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind."
Empire Magazine
pressIt's charming enough with some nice comedy touches, but the initially intriguing premise is soon railroaded out of sight by its desire to conform to a tried-and-tested cinematic formula.
Dominion Post
pressIt exists as a hollow, plastic, and utterly disposable example of Hollywood doing what Hollywood does best: putting bums on seats, making money, and calculating the possibilities of a sequel.
Christchurch Press
pressIt won't set the world on fire and doesn't even intend to, but it will certainly keep you out of trouble for a couple of hours.
Read below.
I walked in, with nothing but the recommendation from a friend to convince me to watch it. Sitting down with my M&M's, I prepared for a laugh-a-palooza. I was dissapointed at first, but it certainly does grow on you. The first part of it is really just building up characters, and not much funny, but towards the end when everything starts coming together,...
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