This is basically a nerd-loosening-his-tie romantic comedy done in the manic-compulsive mode of "Liar Liar."Read Full Review »
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Philadelphia Inquirer: Carrie Rickey
Like many previous Carrey vehicles, the point of this one directed by Peyton Reed is that one should not live at the extremes, but should achieve a balance between low and high, no and yes.Read Full Review »
Jim Carrey works the premise for all it's worth, but it doesn't allow him to bust loose and fly.Read Full Review »
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Boston Globe: Wesley Morris
The biggest problem with this movie - not that it's mediocre, dull, or barely written (though it's guilty on all counts). It's that Carrey himself is miscast.Read Full Review »
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Village Voice: Robert Wilonsky
Yes Man is nothing more than warmed-over holiday seconds, a repackaged best-of for those who already own the hits.Read Full Review »
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ROLLING STONE: Peter Travers
If you're thinking "yuck," you're right. I added the extra star for Zooey Deschanel, who is so delicious as his honey that you want not to say no to Yes Man.Read Full Review »
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Time: Richard Corliss
Though the movie is no more than agreeable, it does provide a swell showcase for New Zealand wundercomic Rhys Darby (Murray the hapless agent on HBO's Flight of the Conchords) and gives the astrally adorable Zooey Deschanel a rare shot at a lead role in a big Hollywood movie.Read Full Review »
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The New York Times: A.O. Scott
Yes Man rarely rises to genuine hilarity. It takes no risks, finds no inspiration and settles, like its hero, into a dull, noncommittal middle ground. Should you see this movie? Maybe. Whatever. I don't care.Read Full Review »
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