Yes Day
Yes Days are, like fun. And Mom and Dad are, like, fun-killers
Summary:
After saying no for quite a few years to her children, Allison is shown that her kids are beginning to resent her for being too strict. While leaving her kids parent-teacher conferences Allison and her husband Carlos are made aware of a Yes Day which is a day when parents say yes to everything their kids want (with some ground rules) for 24 hours. Deciding that’s what her family needs Allison and Carlos decide to let their kids have a Yes Day. What ensues is a series of hijinks and a fun family adventure.
Characters:
Yes Day features a family of five: Allison, the mother, Carlos, the father, Katie, the oldest sibling, Nando, the middle child, and Ellie, the youngest. Before children, Allison and Carlos always seized every opportunity with a ‘yes’. However, after the birth of their children, Allison hardened her views to ensure the survival of her children. While Allison is off being the ‘bad cop’, Carlos is able to become the fun dad. Katie is a fourteen-year-old girl who years for independence and has a talent in writing haikus. Nando is eleven and is interested in sciences and catalysts. Ellie is the youngest and just tries to have fun.
Sebastian: 8.3/10
I thoroughly enjoyed this movie and thought it was a good fun time with some great laughs and heartfelt moments. Now keep in mind this movie isn’t groundbreaking in terms of family films but it’s not supposed to be. This film is designed to be a fun time for the whole family with some goofy shenanigans and it all is resolved by the end. This is the movie that will lift your spirits and you can watch it with anyone and they will have a good time. To start with a bit of analysis I thought that the story was very clever and different and while based on a book the idea of a Yes Day sound really cool. The kids in the movie use their Yes Day well with many creative and different activities that you can tell were quite enjoyable to film. Each member of the cast gets their moment to shine with Jennifer Garner as Allison getting a lot of the heartfelt scenes but also quite a few comedic moments to balance out. Edgar Ramirez as Carlos and all three of the main kids get many funny moments as well. This movie can lean towards the cheesy side from time to time but overall, I did laugh at most of the jokes.
All in all, this is a fun family comedy that has many good laughs and quite a few funny scenarios that I would recommend to any family planning on watching a movie and it might even get you thinking about your own Yes Day. Hop on Netflix and check it out for yourself!
Austin: 8.3/10
Yes Day is a pretty enjoyable movie that will be a hit with younger audiences. With a funny plotline, some pretty decent characters, and a bunch of cringey yet moments, this movie is a fun watch. It brings a lot of aspects we have come to expect from the genre, but it is still a good movie.
With Yes Day being a children’s movie, the plot is very straightforward. Although it is very predictable and kinda thin, the writing allows for enjoyment for scenes you know are coming. Let’s be honest, if you are looking for a strong, surprising plot line you are in the wrong genre of movie. Anyways, I thought the way the comedy was written was great, and the emotional ups and downs really add to the movie. The dialogue isn’t great, and it feels sloppy at times, but nothing that takes away from the scenes. The plot is okay, but I really enjoyed the characters.
From top to bottom, these characters are great. With it being an hour and a half, most of these characters fit into an archetype. That being said, they also have their own like quirks and characteristics that create a very funny dynamic between characters. We do see some pretty solid character development, but for the most part, the characters find their box and stay in it. Per usual, we get some very funny side characters that show up in a variety of different scenes, some without rhyme or reason, and add to the situational irony. It works well for this movie, and the side characters were some of the best characters in this entire movie. Yes Day is a pretty solid, goofy movie that earns a thumbs-up from me. The characters are lovable, almost everyone can relate to at least one, and the plot makes you think a little bit about what a Yes Day would be like in your family. While it isn’t quite a Disney-quality family film, and I still think Raya and The Last Dragon is a much better watch, it does cross off a few boxes and will be a fun evening watch!
Nathanyal: 8.0/10
Yes Day is a pretty solid, family-friendly movie. Filled with fun characters, a simple plot and message, and comedy, this is a movie that is sure to bring smiles to any families watching together. This movie is similar to Flora and Ulysses, in the sense that they are targeted to children. This movie is best watched in the company of others, as it is pretty dry to watch on your own. Especially for older audiences, the humor does tend to get stale after a while.
The good parts of this movie are mainly the characters. Each one of the family members start off as archetypes but have pretty good development throughout the movie. The best characters are for sure the side characters, particularly the PE teacher and the police officer. These are the characters that brought a fresh spin on the comedy each time they enter the screen.
Overall, the movie is a pretty solid movie to watch as a family. With a group of people, this is definitely one to watch, but if alone, and older, this may not be the movie for you.
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