tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704583061723470804.post3849326089437894701..comments2024-03-10T07:42:17.071-04:00Comments on The Film Doctor: Yes is the new whatever: Jim Carrey in Yes ManThe Film Doctor http://www.blogger.com/profile/03073505923746994988noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704583061723470804.post-30364455177091995682008-12-30T20:07:00.000-05:002008-12-30T20:07:00.000-05:00No worries, and i have linked you in my bloglist.I...No worries, and i have linked you in my bloglist.<BR/><BR/>I thoroughly enjoy good writing to read. Especially about films.<BR/><BR/>Cheers.CSouthwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01704468733949923847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704583061723470804.post-72472639822697471402008-12-30T10:03:00.000-05:002008-12-30T10:03:00.000-05:00Thanks for the further clarification and recommend...Thanks for the further clarification and recommendation, C Southwell.The Film Doctor https://www.blogger.com/profile/03073505923746994988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704583061723470804.post-39629437527934653342008-12-29T15:04:00.000-05:002008-12-29T15:04:00.000-05:00Interestingly, though i would say that the story i...Interestingly, though i would say that the story itself was actually funnier and more romantic.<BR/><BR/>He actually failed the challenge of 6 months set by his close friend. By saying no to a proposition from another woman. <BR/><BR/>Its hard to say quite how different the book is from the film. As there are so many little laughs that are genuine character building, as apposed to the 'cinema friendly' scenes added.<BR/><BR/>There were classic gems in the book, for example. like being invited to dinner with his ex and new bf. and accepting, and sitting there just being awkward.<BR/><BR/>obviously there is a lot that couldnt be included, i appriciate that, but i think that so much was lost by moving it into the american context.<BR/><BR/>He did accept [i suspect only some of] the hundreds of junk emails. And the charity people collecting on streets. And joining random groups of people handing out flyers for days. And i suspect a lot of it was irritating, but when poised with the question of will things be better because of the small irritants, and the goodwill it was spreading.<BR/><BR/>Obviously the idea itself is beyond silly, and needs the justification of wanting to say yes to things.<BR/><BR/>I would reccomend you the read though. Genuinely.<BR/><BR/>:) It personally, was a book that got me interested in reading again.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Sorry about the rant. btw your reviews are extremely well written.CSouthwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01704468733949923847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704583061723470804.post-2007161871728556782008-12-29T09:52:00.000-05:002008-12-29T09:52:00.000-05:00C Southwell,Thanks for letting me know about the b...C Southwell,<BR/><BR/>Thanks for letting me know about the book version. I haven't read it. I can see how saying yes to everything would greatly open up one's life to new experiences, but I also wonder about how it would allow others to exploit you, and ultimately commit you to a bunch of things that would become oppressive and irritating. I wonder if Wallace has an answer to that. The movie version would seem to smooth out many of the book's subtleties, in part to fit the romantic comedy structure.The Film Doctor https://www.blogger.com/profile/03073505923746994988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704583061723470804.post-71111948977031320852008-12-29T09:44:00.000-05:002008-12-29T09:44:00.000-05:00I have to say, i am a massive fan of the book, whi...I have to say, i am a massive fan of the book, which is an awful lot funnier and more subtle.<BR/><BR/>When carey was cast, i was a little distraught. I think it stands up as a unny film in its own right, but wont be a classic in years to come.<BR/><BR/>The book however is great. Though did you notice Danny Wallace the author's appearence in the film as an extra in the baby shower scene? He looked rather uncomfortable.<BR/><BR/>I feel sorry for his real story, having been changed in this way (despite being a co-producer on it)<BR/><BR/>The films still made me laugh, but in a much more crass, and less subtle way than the book, which had genuine warmth.CSouthwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01704468733949923847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704583061723470804.post-43011480579038615792008-12-21T12:52:00.000-05:002008-12-21T12:52:00.000-05:00Wow. No wonder he is not a big fan of the George W...Wow. No wonder he is not a big fan of the George W. Bush years.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704583061723470804.post-1881805299993535212008-12-21T08:13:00.000-05:002008-12-21T08:13:00.000-05:00Thanks, Mr. Coleman. I just realized that Carrey'...Thanks, Mr. Coleman. I just realized that Carrey's <I>Liar, Liar</I> (1997) is very similar to <I>Yes Man</I> in the way Carrey used both vehicles to recover from less successful forays into grimmer, more dramatic films. In 1997, Carrey earned $20 million a movie. With <I>Yes Man</I>, Carrey did without an upfront payment altogether. Instead he will earn a percentage of the profits.The Film Doctor https://www.blogger.com/profile/03073505923746994988noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704583061723470804.post-56007208218027449182008-12-21T01:53:00.000-05:002008-12-21T01:53:00.000-05:00I must admit I forgot all about The Number 23. I s...I must admit I forgot all about <I>The Number 23</I>. I suppose I am not alone in that regard.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7704583061723470804.post-31748883519724492392008-12-21T01:39:00.000-05:002008-12-21T01:39:00.000-05:00An excellent review, Film Dr. Very insightful and ...An excellent review, Film Dr. Very insightful and interesting from beginning to end. Haha, "Yes is the New Whatever," very well put.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com