Yes Man is a 2008 American comedy film directed by Peyton Reed written by Nick Stoller and starring Jim Carrey and Zooey Deschanel. The film is based on the 2006 book Yes Man by British humorist Danny Wallace who also has a cameo appearance in the film.
The film was a critical and commercial success grossing $223.8 million on a $70 million budget. Carrey’s performance was praised and earned him a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Actor in a Motion Picture Musical or Comedy.
Yes Man has an approval rating of 73% on review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes based on 212 reviews with an average rating of 6.5/10. The website’s critical consensus reads “Yes Man is a decent romantic comedy that’s elevated by the efforts of a charming cast — and of course the inclusion of Jim Carrey.” On Metacritic the film has a score of 63 out of 100 based on 37 critics indicating “generally favorable reviews”.
According to CinemaScore audiences gave Yes Man a “B” grade.
Critics praised Carrey’s performance in the film. Peter Travers of Rolling Stone wrote “Jim Carrey says yes to everything in Yes Man and the result is often hilarious. He’s irresistible.”
Carla Meyer of the San Francisco Chronicle said “Carrey brings the same manic energy to Yes Man that he did to such earlier hits as Liar Liar and Ace Ventura: Pet Detective but with a more sympathetic character.”
Derek Adams of Time Out London said “Carrey is on top comic form.”
Roger Ebert of the Chicago Sun-Times gave the film 3 out of 4 stars saying “This is one of those comedies where you have to accept the premise and then it’s a lot of fun.”
What is the rating for Yes Man?
PG-13
What is the meaning of the rating for Yes Man?
Parents Strongly Cautioned- Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13
How many ratings are there for Yes Man?
2
What is the other rating for Yes Man?
R
What does the R rating for Yes Man mean?
Restricted- under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian
What is the plot of Yes Man?
A man decides to say yes to everything that comes his way for an entire year
Who is the main character in Yes Man?
Carl Allen
What is the name of the movie Yes Man?
Yes Man
Who directed Yes Man?
Peyton Reed
When was Yes Man released?
2008
Who wrote Yes Man?
Nicholas Stoller
What is the runtime of Yes Man?
104 minutes
What genre is Yes Man?
Comedy
What is the budget for Yes Man?
70 million dollars
What is the box office for Yes Man?
227.
9 million dollars
