Yes Day

Name: Yes Day
Genre: Comedy, Family
Released: March 12, 2021
Duration: 86 min
Rating: 46
Cast: Arturo Castro, Ava Allan, Cass Buggé, Édgar Ramírez, Everly Carganilla

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Netflix | Release Date (Streaming): March 12, 2021 | PG

Starring: Arturo Castro, Ava Allan, Cass Buggé, Édgar Ramírez, Everly Carganilla, Fortune Feimster, Hayden Szeto, Jenna Ortega, Jennifer Garner, Jordan Johnson-Hinds, Julian Lerner, June Diane Raphael, Leonardo Nam, Megan Stott, Nat Faxon, Taylor Cooper, Tracie Thoms

Summary: Always feeling like they have to say No to their kids and co-workers, Allison and Carlos decide to give their three kids a Yes Day -- where for 24 hours the kids make the rules. Little did they know that they'd be going on a whirlwind adventure around Los Angeles, that would bring the family closer to each other than ever before.

Director: Miguel Arteta

Genre(s): Comedy, Family

Rating: PG

Runtime: 86 min

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RogerEbert.com Nell Minow

Mar 12, 2021

It is an entertaining, family-friendly romp with wish-fulfilling yeses, extended comic mayhem, and satisfying consequences. Read full review

Jacob Oller

Mar 12, 2021

It’s a lightweight film befitting its premise’s “good vibes only” origins—and its uninspiring construction makes its solid performances a pleasant surprise rather than a compliment to an already good movie—but you could do a lot worse than say “Yes” to Yes Day. Read full review

IndieWire David Ehrlich

Mar 10, 2021

Assisted by his playful cast, Arteta brings so much clear-eyed, character-driven comic mayhem to every scene that even the wildest script contrivances and most egregious McDonald’s product placements (one scene might as well be sponsored by the McGriddle) are graced with an actual sense of fun. Read full review

Charles Bramesco

Mar 10, 2021

The difficult negotiations of childrearing might have been a fine subtext—something to occupy the attention of parents in the audience—for a comedy so unmistakably family-oriented in tone. But in Yes Day, that element of the story is less of a side dish served for a more mature palate than the whole entrée. Read full review

Bill Goodykoontz

Mar 10, 2021

The promising beginning shows that it could have been something more than dumb. Alas, it’s not. Read full review

Natalia Winkelman

Mar 12, 2021

Though Yes Day does not lack for energy, the jokes are too broad and the mishaps too safe for the movie to emerge as an honest or imaginative journey through family conflict and compromise. Read full review

John DeFore

Mar 10, 2021

It's parental wish-fulfillment that isn't at all interested in what being a kid actually feels like. Read full review

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sarakrish

Apr 15, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I like jenna''s acting .she is a such cutie pie.I'm really her biggest fan.actually I'm an Asian .please send this message to her.I love you jenna.all the best for your future .one day you will.become a big star. god bless you … Expand

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MarcoGiusti

Dec 31, 2021

Vert Funny. Mi sono immedesimato un sacco nelle dinamiche famigliari. Ottimo per passare una piacevole serata

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Dunkaccino

Mar 23, 2022

laws are flaws, they exist. But the innocence and sweetness of the film make it likable. Yes Day does not overstay its welcome, and knows exactly what it is. Is the concept of Yes Day original? No. But did I enjoy it more than I care to admit? Yes.

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r96sk

Mar 12, 2021

Rather unoriginal, though the cast make it more likeable than it would otherwise be.

'Yes Day' is exactly what it says on the tin, you will not be shocked to find out what the plot is. It plays out in the most predictable way possible, even the hearty moments are a little too sickly atRather unoriginal, though the cast make it more likeable than it would otherwise be.

'Yes Day' is exactly what it says on the tin, you will not be shocked to find out what the plot is. It plays out in the most predictable way possible, even the hearty moments are a little too sickly at times. With that said, there are some minor decent bits.

Jennifer Garner (Allison) and Édgar Ramírez (Carlos) work well enough together, though Garner definitely stands out more. Jenna Ortega (Katie) does alright in her role, one that isn't too dissimilar to Isabela Merced's in 'Instant Family' - as is the whole film, in actual fact. 'Yes Man', ft. Jim Carrey, also holds slight similarities as you might expect. Both those films are far better, fwiw.

Not one I'll be revisiting, but I could see families in particular having a fine time with this. Each to their own, of course.… Expand

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JLuis_001

Mar 14, 2021

The plot is just preposterous, but if you find yourself passing through that threshold, you may be more understanding of what this movie is trying to do, which is just family entertainment of the forgettable kind.

Although the most ironic thing of all, is that in this story, the adults areThe plot is just preposterous, but if you find yourself passing through that threshold, you may be more understanding of what this movie is trying to do, which is just family entertainment of the forgettable kind.

Although the most ironic thing of all, is that in this story, the adults are forced to accept whatever crazy stuff their children come up with, and basically the story teaches you - despite being permissive with them - Why, from time to time, you have to say no.

Although perhaps that's the lesson, and I only imagined the irony.

Another Netflix filler.… Expand

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MetacriticOnur

Jul 14, 2021

admirable
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worthy of admiration; inspiring approval, reverence, or affection.

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pedroassugeni

Apr 21, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Esse filme é ridículo, além de ter uma história medíocre, que qualquer pessoa poderia fazer, passa longe de uma realidade possível; como deixar seus filhos fazerem o que quiser? Como deixar uma menina de 14 anos pensar em ir a um festival de música? O filme é um conjunto de cenas ridículas com, com piadas forçadas e sem graça, seria um filme ridículo até mesmo para o Adam Sandler, uma perda de tempo!… Expand

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