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Yes Man

  • 2008
  • 14A
  • 1h 44m
IMDb RATING
6.8/10
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A man challenges himself to say "yes" to everything.A man challenges himself to say "yes" to everything.A man challenges himself to say "yes" to everything.

  • Director
    • Peyton Reed
  • Writers
    • Nicholas Stoller
    • Jarrad Paul
    • Andrew Mogel
  • Stars
    • Jim Carrey
    • Zooey Deschanel
    • Bradley Cooper
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
    375K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    3,457
    442
    • Director
      • Peyton Reed
    • Writers
      • Nicholas Stoller
      • Jarrad Paul
      • Andrew Mogel
    • Stars
      • Jim Carrey
      • Zooey Deschanel
      • Bradley Cooper
    • 341User reviews
    • 133Critic reviews
    • 46Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 3 wins & 9 nominations

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    Jim Carrey
    Jim Carrey
    • Carl
    Zooey Deschanel
    Zooey Deschanel
    • Allison
    Bradley Cooper
    Bradley Cooper
    • Peter
    John Michael Higgins
    John Michael Higgins
    • Nick
    Rhys Darby
    Rhys Darby
    • Norman
    Danny Masterson
    Danny Masterson
    • Rooney
    Fionnula Flanagan
    Fionnula Flanagan
    • Tillie
    Terence Stamp
    Terence Stamp
    • Terrence
    Sasha Alexander
    Sasha Alexander
    • Lucy
    Molly Sims
    Molly Sims
    • Stephanie
    Brent Briscoe
    Brent Briscoe
    • Homeless Guy
    Rocky Carroll
    Rocky Carroll
    • Wes
    John Cothran
    John Cothran
    • Tweed
    Spencer Garrett
    Spencer Garrett
    • Multack
    Sean O'Bryan
    Sean O'Bryan
    • Ted
    Kai Lennox
    Kai Lennox
    • Flyer Guy
    Cecelia Antoinette
    • Woman Bank Employee
    Patrick Labyorteaux
    Patrick Labyorteaux
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    • Director
      • Peyton Reed
    • Writers
      • Nicholas Stoller
      • Jarrad Paul
      • Andrew Mogel
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    • Trivia
      While filming the scene in the bar where Carl runs into a waitress and falls on his back, Jim Carrey did the stunt incorrectly, fell to the floor harder than he expected, and broke three ribs in the process.
    • Goofs
      In the scene where they travel to Nebraska and attend a football game and their friends see them on TV, the bottom of the screen reads "Nebraska vs. Oklahoma". It should read the other way around; as they were in Lincoln at a home game; the home team appears second.
    • Quotes

      Allison: The world's a playground. You know that when you are a kid, but somewhere along the way everyone forgets it.

    • Crazy credits
      There are no opening credits. The title doesn't even appear on screen until the start of the end credits.
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert & the Movies: Observe & Report/Lymelife/Hannah Montana The Movie/The Mysteries of Pittsburgh/Anvil! the Story of Anvil (2009)
    • Soundtracks
      Separate Ways (Worlds Apart)
      Written by Jonathan Cain and Steve Perry (as Stephen Perry)

      Performed by Journey

      Courtesy of Columbia Records

      By arrangement with Sony BMG Music Entertainment

    User reviews341

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    7/10
    Jim Carrey returns with full force; if only "Yes Man" could keep up
    Yes Man

    Directed by Peyton Reed. Starring Jim Carrey, Zooey Deschanel and Bradley Cooper.

    In the late '90s, Jim Carrey decided he'd had enough of playing the silly goofball and started on a path to more serious films like "The Truman Show." Ten years later, he's had his share of hits, but for the most part, his comedic efforts have fallen flat. Excusing 2003's fairly enjoyable "Bruce Almighty", Carrey hasn't had much recent success with the genre that he once dominated ("Fun with Dick and Jane", anyone?).

    In "Yes Man", the skilled physical comedian has dusted off the cobwebs and is back in good form. Carrey really seems to be enjoying himself, putting on his best game face and immersing himself in the sight gags and slapstick madness that were so commonplace in his earlier films. He hasn't lost his touch or his talent at making people laugh, and he makes sure that the audience knows it.

    Truthfully, the plot to "Yes Man" is irrelevant. Carl Allen (Carrey), a man afraid of living life, challenges himself to say 'yes' to everything for an entire year. Hilarity ensues and in the end, everyone learns a lesson. It's nothing more than a vehicle to showcase Carrey's ability. But really, which one of his comedies isn't? There are no unexpected twists or surprise endings, just Jim Carrey doing what Jim Carrey does best. Everything else is secondary.

    The film is rounded out rather nicely by a few of its supporting players. Zooey Deschanel is a cute and bubbly romantic interest who even adds a bit of mayhem to the proceedings, instead of being relegated to straight-man status. "Flight of the Conchords'" Rhys Darby shines as Carl's Harry Potter-obsessed co-worker. However, some of the cast feels extraneous. Bradley Cooper and "That '70s Show's" Danny Masterson are given little to do, and contribute little as a result. The missed opportunities are irksome, but will do little to affect one's enjoyment of the film.

    "Yes Man" is a fun time waiting to be had for those who know what to expect. The movie is generally funny throughout, but not clever or inventive enough to justify a second look. It's the kind of entertainment that leaves you chuckling, but won't be remembered long after viewing. The biggest thing going for the film is that it has re-energized Jim Carrey. He's an absolute joy to watch; one only wishes that "Yes Man" could keep up with him.

    Final Grade: C+
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 19, 2008 (Canada)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Languages
      • English
      • Korean
    • Also known as
      • Monsieur oui
    • Filming locations
      • Memorial Stadium - 10th Street and Stadium Drive, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, Nebraska, USA(b-roll)
    • Production companies
      • Warner Bros.
      • Village Roadshow Pictures
      • Heyday Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $70,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $97,690,976
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $18,262,471
      • Dec 21, 2008
    • Gross worldwide
      • $223,241,637
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 44 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • DTS
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1
      • 2.39 : 1

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