Metacritic Movie Ratings
Yes Man Reviews

A sample of reviews from critics across the country.

• 70

  out of 100

  The Hollywood ReporterMichael Rechtshaffen

  Carrey's most satisfying live-action effort since "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind."

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• 67

  out of 100

  Entertainment WeeklyOwen Gleiberman

  This is basically a nerd-loosening-his-tie romantic comedy done in the manic-compulsive mode of "Liar Liar."

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• 63

  out of 100

  USA TodayClaudia Puig

  Yes, yes, it's Liar Liar 2.

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• 60

  out of 100

  VarietyBrian Lowry

  Genial but slim, picture is certainly a light-hearted alternative to weighty year-end awards bait, but the conceit isn't realized fully enough.

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• 50

  out of 100

  Chicago Sun-TimesRoger Ebert

  Jim Carrey works the premise for all it's worth, but it doesn't allow him to bust loose and fly.

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• 40

  out of 100

  The New York TimesA.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.

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• 40

  out of 100

  Wall Street JournalJoe Morgenstern

  Enjoyable enough for what it is, a clever idea developed by fits and starts.

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