Yes Man

It's even better as a love story that just happens to make you laugh.

This is basically a nerd-loosening-his-tie romantic comedy done in the manic-compulsive mode of "Liar Liar."

Genial but slim, picture is certainly a light-hearted alternative to weighty year-end awards bait, but the conceit isn't realized fully enough.

This picture evaporates midway through because the story itself is a one-liner. Yet it also has a cast that gets into the silliness.

Jim Carrey works the premise for all it's worth, but it doesn't allow him to bust loose and fly.

Enjoyable enough for what it is, a clever idea developed by fits and starts.

With Yes Man, Carrey has bled the well dry, doing everything he knows how to do, over and over again, just to prove that he still knows how to do it. It's exhilarating to see brilliance in a comic; but by the time you start smelling it, the game is over.

The liberating rhythm of positive surrender: A 4.0-star comedic "revelation" of saying yes.2008 (4.0)I watched "Yes Man" in the theater during its 2008 release, and it was a remarkably "sensational" experience that managed to balance its comedic beats with a surprisingly resonant message. Jim Carrey delivered a performance that was both "raw" and energetic, capturing the "chewy" transformation of a man stuck in a stagnant life who suddenly opens himself up to the world. Watching it on the big screen provided a high-tension rhythm of laughter and insight, as the protagonist's chaotic commitment to saying "yes" to everything created a series of unpredictable and thrilling scenarios. Unlike the "silent frustration" of the 1.0-star films in my archive, this movie felt alive and immersive, maintaining a 95% preservation of its upbeat and life-affirming energy. It wasn't just a simple comedy; it felt like a visceral reminder to break through the "fourth wall" of one's own comfort zone. The pacing was brisk, and the emotional payoff felt earned, making it a solid 4.0-star standout from my 2008 theatrical journey. It proved that a well-executed premise, when led by a charismatic lead, can turn a familiar story into an electrifying and unforgettable cinematic encounter.

Funny movie kind of like liar liar in a way. Instead he says yes to everything he is asked. All because he attended a seminar when he started going through rough times.

This film tells of a banking official who, because he is dissatisfied with his life, adheres to a positivist theory that promises to change his life if he stops saying no to everything. The theory, of course, was something to take with discernment, but Carl adopts it in a radical way, which brings him several and hilarious confusions, especially from the moment he meets Allison. The two roles are played by Jim Carrey and Zooey Deschanel, respectively, and both are excellent in the role, particularly Zooey. Terence Stamp plays the guru of self-esteem. The movie is interesting. It deals with a current theme that is low-self-esteem that affects us quite often at times. The need to face life in a cheerful and positive way. The jokes are good, although it's not a jaw-dropping movie. They are mainly based on situations created by the psychological inability of the central character to say no. The novel intertwines well in history and gives it a rational outcome. It's an interesting movie, especially for those who are accustomed to a crazier Jim Carrey. He is undoubtedly a quieter and quieter character than most of the actor's comic characters.

The meaning of the movie is nice, but the story, some dialogues and scenes are so dull, that they destroy the movie. Jim Carrey is also overacting sometimes.

Jim Carrey has the potential for something funnier, but instead stars in this painfully average and mostly predictable comedy that doesn't do anything new. Yes, this movie isn't funny.