Yes Man

Jim Carrey's back, and he's proven he can still carry a movie and make us love him for it (no pun intended with the carry reference there).

For those of you who still see Mr. Carrey as a bizarre caricature with a wild hair-do and Hawaiian attire and are wary of his films, fear not. His comedic appeal is mellowing - but he is still the king of physical humour. Thankfully with "Yes Man" he portrays everyman, Carl Allen, with honesty and sincerity, so that the humour becomes more embedded in the character rather than a presentation from the actor, and we actually care about him.

Depressed after a breakup, Carl is coaxed by a long lost compadre to attend a seminar in which he makes a "covenant" with a guru-like motivational speaker named Terrence (Terence Stamp) to open his life to possibilities and say "yes" to anything and everything that comes his way. Of course this results in some silly and rather hilarious situations (namely being seduced by the randy old woman next door), but it also brings unexpected happiness when scooter-riding rocker-girl/photographer Allison comes into his life and the two begin to fall for each other.

"Yes Man" was a wonderful mix of old and new Jim Carrey. A little bit of the earnestness of "The Majestic" and "Eternal Sunshine" mixed with the silliness of "Liar Liar" and "Bruce Almighty" to create a perfect fun film. And on top of that, Zooey Deschanel is enchanting as the free spirited Allison. One look from her big blue eyes and you're hooked on her "happy-what-life-brings-you" attitude.

I would go so far as to say that "Yes Man" was so endearing that it managed to stir up my own desires to live life to the fullest, which says a lot about how easy it is to enjoy this film. Definitely recommendable, and highly entertaining. A great date movie, or if you just want to feel good about life.