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Yes Man
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Not age appropriate for kids under 12, age appropriate for kids over 15; suggested age 13. -
Is it any good?
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Common Sense says
Carrey comedy breaks no new ground but draws ample laughs.
Themes in this movie include: family relationships, honesty
updated 10.02.09
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 13–15
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What Parents Need to Know
About Yes Man
Parents need to know that this comedy will likely appeal to young Jim Carrey fans excited to see him back on familiar (i.e. non-dramatic) turf. Although it's not as crude as the "gross out" comedies that have been so popular recently, there is some iffy stuff -- including a scene in which an elderly woman offers to perform oral sex on the main character (his facial expressions are shown) and another in which his bare butt is visible. There's also plenty of swearing -- everything from "ass" to "f--k" -- and a lot of product placement.
Read our full review by S. Jhoanna Robledo
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about why kids want to see this movie -- is it because of the story or because Jim Carrey is in it?
- What makes something a "Jim Carrey" comedy? Would you like his movies as much if a different actor starred in them? Do you like his dramatic movies? Why or why not?
- Discuss the movie's message. Why is Carl the way he is in the beginning? What does he learn? Is the lesson applicable in real life, or just fodder for a Hollywood blockbuster?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 17 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
Do not let your children see it; wait until they go to bed then watch it 3 times in a row!
- I rate this title iffy for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
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I give it a Yes
it has a good story of a man willing to say yes to everthing which is a good atitude toward life. On the other hand it does have some questionable language and a brief sex scene which could be skipped, but overall it is a good movie.
- I rate this title on for age 13 and give it
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Not much bad stuff, but it is PG-13 and contains stuff you wouldn't want your 11 year old to see, but its perfectly fine for 13 and up. So funny! There is a very strange sex scene, though, so be prepared. Also the language is kind of bad, but it's easy to miss it. We love Jim Carrey!
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Excessive consumerism
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- I rate this title off for age 17 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
Unfortunate language and sexual references
This could have been a pretty funny movie but we took it out after a reference to masturbation and using the "F" word... I don't even have children but was very disappointed in these things... On to something better!
- I rate this title on for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
- Negative role models
Funny
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give it
=)
this was a good movie!!! lol! Jim Carry is awesome!
- I rate this title on for age 12 and give it
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Just say 'yes'
A cute romance for a night when you don't need to think too hard. Ultimately Ithink the message was inspiring.
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
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Really funny and good story. Jim carry is awesome!
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give it
- My highlights are:
Really funny and good story. Jim carry is awesome!
- I rate this title on for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
Very funny in parts, shame about a couple of things
Had some very funny moments. Not deep, but very watchable and a feel good film. The old lady bit was out of order and certainly not what you'd want your kids to see... Jim Carey makes it.
- I rate this title iffy for age 12 and give it
Maybe Man.
Yes Man isn't that great of a movie but does have some laughs and people who really enjoy Carrey will of liked it more than I did.
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
For some, falls short, for others, big laugh.
I really like Jim Carrey, and I was expecting something great in what was his first big comedy film in some time. I was pretty disappointed. I can honestly say that my grand total of big laughs came to two. I may have smiled at other parts of the film, but it was a generally un-funny movie. I liked the overall plot of the film (kind of like a mix-mash of Liar Liar), but I feel like it wasn't explored enough. Definitely not Carrey's best. I rented this On Demand (where movies cost five dollars), and sort of regretted buying it. I probably would have been appalled if I had spent twenty dollars in a movie theater to see this.
Lives in Massachusetts- I rate this title on for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
Funniest Movie! Most Innapropriat Movie!
This is the funniest movie that I have ever seen, but it is very inapropriat.
- I rate this title on for age 11 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
for mature kids.
The best Carrey movie out there
- I rate this title on for age 10 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate language
Let them watch this!!!!! plz...
Me and my brother watched this, i'm 12 and he's 10; A couple of inappropriate swear words but thats all. completely comical!!!!!
- I rate this title off for age 13 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
I didn't even get through the whole movie before I had to turn it off. The lanquage and sexual content are to excessive for the movie to be rated PG-13. My kids wanted to watch the movie but My husband and I watched it first to see if it was appropriate for them. I'm so glad that we did. I would never let my kids watch this movie.
- I rate this title iffy for age 17 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
this movie was ok but still a good movie. it had its moments and there is a unusual scene involing a elderly woman and a young abult and a bl*w job
- I rate this title off for age 14 and give itMy concerns are:
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Drinking, smoking, or drug use
NOT approprate for the PG-13 crowd!
I can't believe this was rated PG-13! The language and sexual content were very inappropriate for that age group.
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| 77% | of parents say the sexual behavior isn't age appropriate |
| 69% | of parents say it has language their kids can't use |
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