doesn't take advantage of a great opportunity

Rating: Null/10 (7 December 2018)

Dispirited bank loan officer Carrey is a pessimistic divorcee who never seizes the moment and sticks to his safe, monotonous lifestyle which alienates his friends and virtually everyone around him. Having attended a motivational seminar, he reluctantly enters a covenant to say yes to every opportunity, leading to surprising results (including crossing paths with hip nonconformist Deschanel). You know just by hearing the setup that this creates all sorts of possibilities, and would usually be perfect comic fodder for Carrey who can play zany and outrageous in his sleep, but the film lacks a certain spark and never quite takes off the way it should. Director Reed makes a fundamental error in not fully unleashing his lead actor's considerable talents, but it's still pleasing despite the lukewarm results. **½