It wouldn't kill this guy to say 'no' at least once

Rating: 4/10 (28 March 2010)

Of all the Jim Carrey films I've seen, I've enjoyed every one, except 'Yes Man'. Here is a potentially good idea for a movie, especially a James Carrey movie, wasted. There are a lot of missed opportunities here. I did enjoy one scene that took place in an airport. But this is an otherwise disappointing movie. Didn't someone have the nerve to tell Jim Carrey to carefully read the script? What the movie boils down to is, that this is just an idea in search of a movie. Jim Carrey (or his character, for that matter) doesn't take any chances. He may say yes, but shouldn't he show it as well? He and Zooey Deschenal exhibit little chemistry (These two have the same birthday in real life, by the way, except for the years). Let's cut to the chase: this guy doesn't look like he's really in a crisis (If that's what he's supposed to be in). It's a mildly entertaining film, but basically, I didn't buy it for a second. It's not especially funny, believable, or interesting. But it does have its moments.
** out of ****