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Yes Man! – Review

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Yes Man

YES, YES, YES! Finally Jim Carrey has produced another film that isn’t total crap (The Number 23). Sure, Yes Man has it’s flaws, but overall it was a good film.

First off, let’s get to the flaws. My biggest gripe has to be Zooey Deschanel. I really think they could have casted the role of the love interest a bit better. I am going to leave it at that. My second gripe is the fact that I really felt that some more extreme humor could have come from saying yes to everything. Yeah, a few things that Carrey says yes to places him in some hillarious circumastances (like buying a Persian wife), but I really feel like they could have pushed it a bit further. Perhaps it was the creators trying to keep with the PG-13 rating.

Now that I have gotten that out of the way lets move on to the positives. This is Carrey’s first decent film in 3 years (Fun with Dick and Jane). The Number 23 nearly ruined Jim Carrey for me. I was honestly on the edge about even watching Yes Man but I am very glad I did. Yes Man has a very slow start but after the first ten-fifteen minutes pass it is all uphill! Basically as soon as he agrees to start saying yes, the film becomes an excellent comedy. Yes Man‘s  comedy and humor reminded me a lot of Bruce Almighty, but with way better jokes.

The story was very original, which is hard to find in films these days. I know, someone is probably going to chime in and say that it is ripped off of another film, but I felt the story was very original.

So what is the final verdict? Give Yes Man a chance! I really think you will be glad you did.

Hopefully we will see more films like this from Carrey. I have always liked Jim Carrey, but there were just some films he wasn’t meant for. I am very excited for I Love You Phillip morris which is set to release in 09′, but I am worried that he will fall back into a slump with his part in A Christmas Carol (in 3-D).

What do you guys think? Have you seen Yes Man? Did you like it? What do you think of his future releases?

  • 790

    This strikes me as a lift from a plot from a Sienfeld episode. Fans of that show will know what I’m talking about. Its also similar to the plot of Liar Liar.

    Zooey was great in Weeds,,, she’s a total psycho chick.
    hmm I’m thinking this is a rental.

  • Jon Stephens

    Yes, I see both things 790. Liar Liar was one of the last films Jim Carrey did that I actually really enjoyed. His films after that have not necessarily been horrible. They range from bad to okay. But I loved the early Jim. Ace Ventura, The Mask, and even before those, when he was on In living Color. Now he has really watered down his act. I understand, it seems like all big comedians who become movie stars tone it down. But I always miss the old times. Same thing with Adam Sandler. He went from Billy Madison and Happy Gilmore to You don’t mess with the Zohan. It makes me sad.

    But I will rent this for sure, as I do most of Jim Carrey’s comedys. They are usually worthy of that.

    790, I love weeds man. Great show. Zooey is great, but I think the show stealing performance is Kevin Nealon.

  • I think Carrey in a Christmas Carol would be amazing. 3D, that’s another angle I don’t want to get in to!

    Though I think Carrey can pull off a lot, one still cannot defeat the wayward hands of an editor!

    Thanks for the insight Stan.

  • Metallicat79

    Love Jim Carrey,although i love to see comics stretch themselves and do dramatic or serious roles, but even Robin Williams takes a break and goes back to silly comedies after one or two serious roles, and thats where Jim Carrey has failed. He was continually doing the serious stuff and forgeting what got him where he is. I am looking forward to seeing Yes Man at somepoint, and i am totally stoked about A Christmas Carol, not just because of Carrey, but some of the other Big talent that has signed on as well.

  • Studebaker Dude

    I like Jim Carrey movies. He uses a lot of Studebakers. Check the background shots….

  • Studebaker Dude

    I realize that you probably didn’t like the Majestic, but there’s a real nice Bullet Nose driving down the street in the background. I’ts in several scenes. There are others too. You have to hone your Stude-eye.

  • Jon Stephens

    The mask, right? I can’t remember any other examples…

  • It isnt a film i regret watching.

    @Stude
    I havent noticed. My Stude eye isnt as honed as yours. However, i can pick out a vintage GMC or Jeep a mile away.

  • 790

    Some nice cars in “Ed Wood”

  • Jon Stephens

    It was okay, not his best film, but not bad. I’ll have to get some more practice.

  • Arash

    very disappointing jim carry! I loved you so much. Iranians loved you. I say no to ‘Yes Man’!

  • Stan-Lee

    It wasnt his worst film, but I agree that it could have been better. It wasnt as bad as I expected.

    I am sorry you didnt like it Arash, but what in particular did you dislike? Was it the idea in general or something else?

    Thanks for stopping by :)

  • Studebaker Dude

    I like Jim Carrey movies. He uses a lot of Studebakers. Check the background shots….