Yes Man

Although the rubber in Carrey’s face has grown a bit stiff after all these years, but luckily that isn’t what Yes Man is founded on. Reed shot a clean, mainstream non-crude comedy, while giving it something we haven’t seen for a long time. Wit and an incredible central pair. The chemistry between Carrey and Zooey is great that I hope that I see those two on the silver screen again. Ideally in something by Gondry. But the main thing is that I enjoyed myself immensely and if it weren’t for the rather slow introduction and rather awkward singing scenes on the parapet which is more than made up for with the Harry Potter party scene, I would have gone even higher with the score. And if Jim plans on earning his bread and butter with his artsy money-makers, then I can say just one thing: Damn it, man; go for it! (18.01.2009)

Yes Man has a particularly imaginative premise and the casting of the likeable Zooey Deschanel, but it’s also marred by a rather annoying Jim Carrey (I think I've had enough of his monotonous facial expressions) and the fact that I didn't laugh much, which is a bit of a problem with comedy. The romance line wasn't bad, but overall nothing above average. All in all, a pretty easygoing affair where you can actually switch off and not think, because this type of movie doesn't require it. (03.06.2014)

One of the better romantic comedies of today, which heavily relies on its main protagonist, Jim Carrey, who is the main attraction, and because of him, I give Yes Man four stars in the end. Zooey Deschanel also performs solidly, but she merely plays second fiddle to the main hero. Jim Carrey is a well-known eccentric comedian, but here the film's humor works precisely because Carrey balances on the edge between exaggeration and overacting. The movie mocks various courses that aim to improve one's personality through psychological methods. Jim Carrey has become an ungrateful bogeyman and, at the advice of a friend, tries to open himself up to the world. However, it has its consequences... Overall impression: 70%. (16.12.2009)

I like Jim Carrey and his rubber face a lot, but unfortunately this was nothing more than an ordinary and generic American film unable make good use of either the original premise or Carrey's comedy. It was a lot of fun, though, and it ends very quickly, but I still left the TV with an irrevocable feeling of emptiness, that those 100 minutes could have been spent in a much better way. Apart from the great Jim, thumbs up for Zooey Deschanel and the original idea, which was greatly marred by a contrived and incredibly clichéd romantic interlude. Maybe if the creators had just stuck to the fun and had left out the declarations of love, my rating would have been significantly higher. This way is worth 3 1/2*. (13.03.2013)

Family entertainment for all ages and all types of audiences. Yes Man manages to captivate with its idea, Jim Carrey in the lead role is perfect, his face is in a different league than anyone else in comedies. But most of all I have to praise the humour, which is natural, apt and makes you laugh from the heart. Great stuff and a hit for the first time in a good while. (01.05.2023)