Filipe Neto
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 Grand Master
Jim Carrey cemented his reputation as one of the biggest actors in the 1990's with a string of hit comedies. He briefly tried to go serious with dramedies The Truman Show (1998) and Man on the Moon (1999) with moderate success however he tried to branch off with the tearjerker The Majestic (2001) and the dark thriller The Number 23 (2007) however both were not successful. Jim Carrey returns to what he does best with Yes Man. Though Yes Man had some moments, I thought most of the movie reminded me a lot of Liar Liar (1997) in terms of the plot outline thus giving it a very derivative feel.Jim Carrey plays a miserable bank loan officer named Carl Allen who frequently turns down loan applications from clients as well as avoiding his friends Pete (Bradley Cooper) and Rooney (Danny Masterson) whenever they try to invite him out. Carl has an increasingly negative outlook on life, particularly after divorcing his wife. After being roped into visiting a seminar led by inspirational guru Terrence Bundley (Terence Stamp), Carl starts to turn his life around by saying Yes instead of No to things in life. This also leads him to meet a young woman named Allison (Zooey Deschanel) who he also falls in love with.We get to see the Jim Carrey of old in Yes Man however this movie is nothing new here. Depending on what mood you are in you may like it, but it just didn't feel the same.5/10.
myunghoonjoo
Yes! You live your life! That is what this movie is about. If you are already doing it, then you really know your own way to be happy. But there are some people who struggle to find their own freedom, and lock themselves up in prison called Eyes of Society. I am going to give them an inkling that might set themselves free. This is story of Carl who has been living in boredom. He has a negative look on his life, but becoming a "Yes Man" changes his life completely. Famous comedy actor Jim Carry played Carl, and he was flawless in the film.Someone like me will have sympathy for Carl because Carl is mirror image of me. Carl has a simple life(such as working every week, buying food, and watching TV then going to bed). Doing the same thing day in, day out gives him ennui. I feel for him. After watching how Carl's life changes I felt the urge to do things that I had in my mind for a long time. Such things like learning how to play piano, taking an acting class, and participating in a tango club on weekend make me feel alive, and satisfied. Money can not buy me these emotions because it never did and never will.I want you to look Carl carefully, and hope that you would feel the same way that I did. If some of you are experiencing this, then I highly recommend you to see this film. If I do something that I want, I always consider what other people might think of me, because I care so much about how people see me. I have been hiding my interests from everyone around me. Apparently I wanted to be a good person. Unfortunately the more I tried, the less I felt happy or satisfied. Carl may have the answer for you, just like he gave it to me.
JÄnis Locis
The movie itself was fine, had some very funny moments, of course had great actors, especially if you like Jim Carrey. But the thing that really made this movie awesome was the feeling you get afterwards. The whole concept of course was unreal, to say yes to everything, of course in real life that would result in you being in trouble and probably everything would turn worse not better for you. But what you can take away from this movie is the thought of saying ''yes'', when you really don't know what to do, maybe yes or maybe no, made me think about all the opportunities and fun memories i could have had if i said ''yes'' one of those times someone called me or offered me something. How much new people you can meet and how much more new and interesting stuff you can get yourself into if you simply accept the offers you are given. Maybe i should start saying yes more form now on!
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