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Yes Man

A comedy movie directed by Peyton Reed

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Yes! Man

Jun 23, 2010

by Danele
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Any movie with Jim Carrey is the best movie ever!! This one is also very funny.
Definite recommendation for this one.

This man *played by Jim Carrey* has a dull life and says no to just about everything in his life.. Including not going out with friends and even missing his best friends wedding rehersal.
He is convinced to go to this YES! meeting.
So he has to say yes to every opportunity that comes along.
Well, He doesn't have to but when he ends up saying no bad luck happends.
Everything ends up turning out for the best in the end.
He deals with many funny situations and It's so much fun to
watch :)
He deals with ups and downs in the movie but
never stopped showing the funny side of Jim Carrey.

This movie is a big ball of fun =)

-VERY good movie.
-Any movie by Jim Carrey is funny and entertaining

I'm pretty positive if you watch this movie it will even make you want to take more chances in life because you don't realize how many possibilities there are out there in the world.
Even right now.
Don't just let your life go by.. Take chances and have some fun!!
That's what message I think this movie is giving you when you watch it.

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dgwithrow062405 August 29, 2010

I thought this movie was pretty funny as well.

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Scotman July 19, 2010

Great review, thanks.

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Quick Tip by Sharrie. January 03, 2011

posted in Movie Hype

A Quick Tip by Sharrie

I haven't decide whether to like this film or not, am still in the process of watching it while multi-tasking over here on Lunch! It's a comedy, very ridiculous one, pretty much Jim Carrey's stuff. I suppose if you're a fan of his, it's great! Otherwise, probably a waste of time! Not much brain works needed and good way to relax...

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review by newtonooi. June 09, 2010

Would have been great 20 years ago

The success of a movie is, like phrases and clothing styles, all about timing. For example, this latest comedy by Jim Carrey would have been great if it was released in 1990. But coming out in 2008, after other Carrey films such as The Mask, Me Myself and Irene, and Bruce Almighty, this movie actually seems like a rehash of Carrey's previous films. In The Mask, Carrey plays a meek bank employee who after encountering a mask, becomes an alpha male that takes everything he wants. In Me, Myself and … more

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review by FoodDude. December 18, 2008

"Yes Man" drowns an upbeat message with over-the-top characters and a formulaic story.

Say Yes to the philosophy of "Yes Man" – to welcomingly embrace new opportunities - but No to its contrived film execution. Based in concept on the spirited autobiography by Danny Wallace, the film recounts a guy's decision to get off the coach, stop ignoring his friends and live a more open life by saying "yes" to everything. However the film changes most of Danny's anecdotes in favor of ridiculous scenarios and over-the-top characters. Jim Carrey stars as bored, uninvolved financial … more

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review by Husher315. May 05, 2009

Yes Man Review...

I have heard a lot of people say that Jim Carrey just isn't that funny any more, and up until I saw Yes Man, I would have agreed with them, but Carrey goes back in time to some of his funnier moments to bring out his best in this movie. I mean there were just some scenes in the film were we were just hysterically laughing. Let's face it, there are some really funny things in the world that you would have to say yes to if you were in his position which is what makes Yes Man so funny. A … more

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review by Shugrshell. April 12, 2009

Cookie Cutter predictability but cute nonetheless

While the 2008 flick Yes Man with Jim Carrey and Zooey Dechanel certainly isn't Oscar nom-worthy, it's a fun way to pass a couple of hours. Yes, it's your run-of-the-mill Jim Carrey comedy with goofy faces and wacky humor but the story line is as solid as a romantic comedy can get. There are many funny parts but more of a haha than a ROFL. It's exactly what you think it is but it isn't terrible. If you got spare time I'd give it a look but wait until it's on cable if you can. … more

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review by KevinTRod. April 13, 2009

Just Say No...I Mean, YES!

If you can only see one version of "Liar, Liar" this year make sure its "Yes Man" starring Jim Carrey. Carrey plays Carl, a man who is isolated from life and his friends. The reason for this is because he spends all his time saying ‘no' to everything. Then a friend from his past brings him to a "Yes!" motivational seminar where the Yes Guru (Terrence Stamp) makes it so that Carl can only say yes to everything. This is a terribly dangerous thing to do, and one that could easily be taken advantage … more

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review by mint910. May 17, 2009

Hilarious but not over the top!

I was pretty much over Jim Carrey's crazy over the top funny movies but I liked the idea behind a man that decides to say YES to everything and had to check it out. It was surprisingly good yet not really annoying like I thought it could be. It also didn't hurt that Zooey Deschanel was in it, she can really do no wrong in my mind (well besides The Happening er) and also Rhys Darby from Flight of the Concords! And this is going to sound weird and probably make no sense, but … more

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review by ZeeDan. April 12, 2009

posted in Movie Hype

It is a Maybe Convention

Yes Man has some decent laughs and the chemsitry between Allison (Zoey Deschanel) and Carl (Jim Carrey) is really sweet. The idea of saying yes and having good things happen to people is a sweet idea, and it's played well here. Sadly Jim Carrey does a few too many goofy faces, silly talk, and bad singing. A good percentage of the jokes fall pretty flat. The good: Zoey Deschanel's body of work is beginning to look like fun. A band-aid in Almost Famous, always quirky. She performs … more

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review by KellyKlepfer. April 11, 2009

I Wanted to Like this Flick....

Jim Carrey's latest film has some good moments. Carrey gets to squish his face into well-known rubbery poses. The storyline is cute. Hints of Liar, Liar are present but it's different enough to be clever and fresh on its own merit. I have really appreciated most of Carrey's movies, both the serious like The Truman Show and more slapstick like Fun with Dick and Jane, and think he's a good actor. Zooey Deschanel is sarcastically charming as usual. I'm drawn to dry humor and … more

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review by KellyKlepfer. April 11, 2009

I Would've Liked it, But

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Jim Carrey does wonders with a slight premise that finds his reserved, emotionally-distant character, Carl Allen, a banker who routinely turns down loan applications, accepting a challenge to open up to life by saying "yes" to everything. A man who constantly disappoints friends by weasling out of opportunities for bonding and happiness, Carl radically changes into a creature of complete spontaneity. By never saying no anymore, he gets into situations with unpredictable outcomes, such as driving a homeless stranger to a scary-looking park at night. But for the most part, whatever Carl says yes to becomes a road to worthwhile experiences, even receiving a promotion at work for approving hundreds of micro-loans against all policy. Zooey Deschanel, who often plays appealing kooks, is very good as Carl's girlfriend, a free spirit who takes to his positivity about everything--for awhile, anyway. Director Peyton Reed (Down with Love) makes the most out of the gimmicky comedy, as does Carrey, who does wonders with scenes that are often left open-ended just to see what the brilliant comic will do with them. -- Tom Keogh

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