nightlydvdreviewReview - Yes Man
April 21st 2009 09:54
Previously stuck in a rut and disillusioned with life after divorce from his beautiful wife (Molly Sims), bank employee Carl Allen (Carrey) has stepped away from life and love. He ignores his mobile phone and avoids all contacts with his friends until his long lost friend Nick flies into his life and convinces him to attend a "Yes" self improvement seminar run by Terrence Bundley (Terence Stamp).
Immediately after the seminar he takes the lessons learnt onboard and a series of incidences leads him to Allison (Deschanel) and an unexpected kiss before she dashes off into the night. Happy with the first night's results, he then seizes each opportunity presented before him. Carl starts flying lessons, learns to play the guitar, joins a Persian date website, takes Korean lessons and attends Harry Potter theme parties to name a few.
For Jim Carrey, this is a return to the comedy roles that made his name. I am not a huge fan of his physical comedy preferring his straight roles (The Truman Show, Eternal Sunshine of The Spotless Mind) but I thought the physicality for the most part suited the role.
Allison herself lives life to the full and does not require a yes seminar to enjoy life and this is ultimately what comes between her and Carl. Can Carl win her over - well it's a rom com helmed by Jim Carrey so there are no surprises there. I didn't warm to all scenes - in particular the suicide musical scene (ala Adam Sandler) was a bit over the top for my personal liking.
This is definitely mainstream fodder and subsequently director Peyton Reed (The Break Up, Down With Love) played it fairly safe. Some definite fun and giggles to be had and it even comes sugar coated with a positive message.
Voyage Review: 3/5
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