Probably any movie fan, if you didnât watch the film âAlways say yes,â at least I heard about it. It is expected - the film is a reference comedy for fans of the work of incomparable Jim Carrey. The wonderful play of the actors, combined with a good script and an interesting message make the film a must to watch and save in the family collection.
Briefly about the plot
To begin with, we note that the film was released in 2008. The plot âAlways say yesâ may seem boring in the first minutes of viewing, but addictive pretty quickly.
The main character of the film is Carl Allen. This is a rather unsociable, boring person who does not even have anyone to complain about his bitter fate. His wife left him, no career promotions are expected at work, and friends are gradually forgetting about Karl, knowing for sure that he will not agree to go to a party, or just to joint friendly gatherings. And the thing is that the guy is used to all the answers to definitely answer "no."
Everything changed when Carl met his old friend. He learns that in the city, an eccentric expert on personal growth - psychologist Terrence - organizes a training with the intriguing title "Yes - a new look no." Karl goes there out of interest, although he is rather skeptical.
During the training, Terrence offers him a simple deal: every time Carl says yes, life will reward him. But as soon as he says no, everything will go awry right there. Inspired by new perspectives and unusual changes in life, the hero quickly earns serious problems without money, gas, or even charging for a phone. He is already ready to abandon the new philosophy and return to the old, dull being. However, here life throws him a pleasant surprise: he meets Alison at a gas station - a pretty girl who offers to give him a ride on a scooter. From this began a completely new life of Karl.
Now he does not refuse even the most amazing and absurd offers. Jump from the bridge? Why not! Learn Korean Easy! Learn to fly a plane? You have to try this too! Yes, Karlâs life has seriously changed. He falls in love with a girl. At work, completely changes the line of behavior and gets promoted. It is becoming the center of attention among friends and colleagues.
And only he himself knows the terrible truth - he simply can not say no to anyone. After all, this will turn into a real catastrophe, and each time they become more and more dangerous and frightening. What will lead such a rich and interesting life, limited to just one word? Watch the movie "Always say" Yes "" - reviews about him speak about themselves, so obviously you will not have to regret the time spent.
The basis for the film
Not all fans of the film know that it was based on the autobiographical book of Denny Wallace. This British writer, journalist and producer decided to stage an extremely unusual experiment, the main object of which he became. Throughout the whole year, he answered all the proposals exclusively with "yes." And, according to Wallace, this completely changed his life.
He shared the result of this experiment in his book, which subsequently became a comedy that many viewers loved. Still, the reviews of the film âAlways Say Yesâ, although not the most unequivocal, are, on average, very positive.
main characters
Now let's talk about the main characters of the film. Still, it often depends on the acting, how successful and reliable the film will become.
The main character in the movie âAlways Say Yes,â Jim Carrey played. Needless to say, he coped with his role just brilliantly, as with the vast majority of other roles in comedies that instantly became hits. There is no need to introduce Jim Carrey - many films in which he took part will do it. And there are a lot of such paintings, and almost every one was included in the golden collection of comedy lovers. First of all, it is worth noting such projects as "Dumb and Dumber", "Mask", "Ace Ventura", "Truman Show", "Bruce Almighty". Of course, this is not a complete list of films with Jim Carrey. But they are enough for even the reader, very rarely watching television, to remember this legendary comedian.
The role of Alison went to Zoe Deschanel. Previously, she starred in good films, but mostly these were supporting roles. Viewers could see her in the films "Bridge to Terabithia", "Elf", "Good Girl", "Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy". But the film âAlways Say Yesâ was a real breakthrough. In it, the actress managed to reveal all her talent, playing the main role.
Talking about the actors of the 2008 film âAlways Say Yes,â Bradley Cooper cannot fail to be mentioned - it was he who played the role of Peter, Karlâs best friend. Another very famous actor who has starred in many tens of films from 1999 to the present day. Debuting in Sex and the City, Bradley Cooper continued his successful ascent to the creative ladder. Viewers can know him from such films as âThe Hangoverâ, âCase No. 39â, âTeam Aâ, âAreas of Darknessâ, âGuardians of the Galaxyâ, âAvengers: War of Infinityâ and many others. Needless to say, wherever he starred, Cooper was able to play roles just fine.
Finally, it is worth saying about John Michael Higgins. In the film, he played the role of Nick - a friend of Carl. It also boasts a very rich âtrack recordâ. He first appeared on the screen back in the distant eighties when he starred in the series "Miami Police: Department of Morals." Subsequently, the audience saw him in the films âKiss of the Vampireâ, âSoldier Janeâ, âDarling, I have reduced childrenâ, âBicentennial Manâ, âBlade: Trinityâ, âEvan Almightyâ and several others.
Well, with such a cast it would be strange if the film turned out to be weak!
Film crew
However, the film crew also plays an important role. After all, much depends on the work of a screenwriter, director, cameraman and other figures in the field of cinema. Perhaps if one of them did its job worse, then the film âAlways Say Yesâ would have received less positive reviews.
As mentioned earlier, the main idea of ââthe film is taken from the book of Danny Wallace. But the adaptation of the book to the script involved Nicholas Stoller. Admittedly, he changed the plot quite a lot to fit the events of the whole book into an hour and a half movie. It is amazing that such work was entrusted to him: before that, Nicholas wrote only one script - for the film "Scammers: Dick and Jane have fun." However, he coped with the task perfectly, so the filmmakers decided to give him a chance to show himself again. Subsequently, he also wrote scripts for the films "In Flight", "Gulliver's Travels", "Escape from Vegas", "Neighbors. On the Warpath-2" and a number of other equally popular films.
The film was directed by Peyton Reed. Prior to that, he already had experience in the cinema, making the films âAchieve successâ, âTo hell with love!â and American Divorce. After filming "Always Say Yes," he was noticed by major film producers, entrusting Peyton with directing such superhero films as Ant-Man and Ant-Man and the Wasp.
Perhaps any film critic will agree that the success of the film in many respects depends on the work of the operator. Therefore, this role was entrusted to Robert Yeomen, an experienced specialist who had worked on film sets many times before. He worked on films such as Too Much Sun, Water Life, Child from Mars, Hen Night in Vegas, Bottle Rocket, Dogma, Tenenbaum Family, and many others.
Perhaps it was thanks to a strong team that the 2008 film âAlways Say Yes,â received positive reviews from even the most picky critics.
Filming
Perhaps, on the set of any film there are a lot of curiosities and various memorable situations - when they are funny and when dangerous. Of course, this one was no exception.
For example, not all viewers know that Jim Carrey specifically worked with a tutor to learn a little Korean - he really wanted to say flawlessly a few phrases in scenes that show him attending language courses.
Many remembered the scene in the bar when Karl refused the offer and as a result paid, slipping and collapsing to the floor. But not everyone knows that during the fall, Jim Carrey broke three ribs - the shooting had to be interrupted so that the main actor returned to duty.
Some fans of the movie "Bruce Almighty" recognized the bar where the filming of "Always Say Yes" was held. After all, it was here that the main character - Bruce - had to face hooligans.
In the scene where Karl was supposed to jump from a bungee bridge, Jim Carrey refused the services of an understudy and performed the jump on his own. And it turned out to be the same bridge that "lit up" in one of the series of the series "Clinic" - the heroes also jumped from it with a bungee.
Interesting facts about the film
It is curious that both actors who played the main roles - Jim Carrey and Zoe Deschanel - celebrate their birthdays on January 17. True, Deschanel was born in 1980, and Kerry much earlier - in 1962.
The writer Danny Wallace, according to the book of which the film was shot, also appeared in a small scene - an attentive viewer can notice it during a bachelorette party.
Interestingly, when signing the contract for filming in the film, Jim Carrey refused the fee, which is usually paid to the actors. Instead, he demanded 36.2 percent of the fees, taking into account the deduction of the cost of the shoot itself and marketing. Of course, the actor took risks, but as a result, his profit increased significantly.
Chic music
The filmmakers were well aware of the importance of musical accompaniment. After all, it depends on him how much the viewer can feel the atmosphere, immerse himself in the film. Therefore, quite a few venerable performers and groups were involved in the work on the film. For example, quite a lot of the composition of the American rock band Eels was used. In addition, in the film you can hear four songs from Munchausen by Proxy.
The film also included one melody from Blackmore's Night, Expatriate, Bloc Party, The Raconteurs and several others.
Of course, the soundtracks didnât sound completely - it would take the whole film. But the true music lovers could easily identify individual fragments, according to the latter, in many respects it was these compositions that created the wonderful atmosphere of the film - sometimes reckless, now sad, sometimes romantic.
Prizes and nominations
It is worth noting that the film âAlways Say Yes,â received mostly positive reviews from critics. Jim Carrey was even awarded the MTV Channel Award as the best comedian in 2009. And that says a lot!
In addition, the film was nominated for the Russian national film award "Georges" in the nomination "Best Foreign Comedy". True, it was not possible to win here - he circumvented the "Hangover". But, of course, the competition in 2010 was extremely fierce.
The film was also nominated in several categories for the Teen Choice Awards, but here it was not possible to get the award.
The main idea of ââthe film
Throughout the film and the book on which it was put, one thought can be traced - you should never be afraid of something new. Yes, perhaps this will lead to a fall. But it can lead to a dizzying take-off! Moreover, a fall is not always unconditionally bad. In some cases, it is thanks to the recognition of previous mistakes that great success can be achieved in the future.
And in any case, it is better if life will consist of a series of falls and ups than an endless tedious and unforgettable routine.
The creators of the film were guided by this thought, trying to convey to the audience one simple thought: always say yes! For any offer to learn or try something new - agree. Of course, such a simple and uncomplicated rule will forever change your life, enrich it and make it much more exciting.
Reviews
The film, as mentioned above, received rather mixed reviews. On Kinopoisk, its rating is 7.8, and on IMDB - 6.8. Moreover, in both cases, hundreds of thousands of people voted, so the assessment is fairly objective.
Many experts and ordinary viewers appreciated the magnificent humor. However, how could he do without him? After all, the film starred Jim Carrey himself, whose name is synonymous with humor.
However, they also highlighted a beautiful plot - on the one hand, it seems homely, simple and cozy. And on the other - it is extremely saturated, contains a large number of action. Therefore, the film is watched in one breath - there is no desire to interrupt to have a bite or do other, more important things.
The soundtrack deserves special praise - perfectly selected compositions very successfully convey the spirit of the film, forcing the viewer to believe in the reality of what is happening on the screen and plunge headlong into the adventures and experiences of the protagonist.
Finally, it is impossible not to say about the game of the main characters. According to the audience, itâs immediately clear that they gave everything in full, revealing all their acting talent. Moreover, this applies equally to experienced actors and beginners. Therefore, one simply does not succeed in not believing in authenticity.
And of course, many critics appreciated the freshness and unusualness of the idea itself - how a change in a single habit can forever change a personâs life.