Synopsis
A mom and dad who usually say no decide to say yes to their kids' wildest requests — with a few ground rules — on a whirlwind day of fun and adventure.
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Cast
- Jennifer GarnerAllison Torres
- Edgar RamírezCarlos Torres
- Jenna OrtegaKatie Torres
- Julian LernerNando Torres
- Everly CarganillaEllie Torres
- H.E.R.H.E.R.
- Nat FaxonMr. Deacon
- Molly SimsHiring Executive
- Fortune FeimsterJean the Paramedic
- Arturo CastroOfficer Jones
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IndieWire
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. - 60
Los Angeles Times
Like its juvenile characters, Yes Day sometimes goes too far, with over-the-top scenes that lessen the impact of the genuine emotions elsewhere. But will kids whine about it (other than for their own Yes Day)? Probably not, and parents likely won’t mind either. - 60
Los Angeles Times
Like its juvenile characters, Yes Day sometimes goes too far, with over-the-top scenes that lessen the impact of the genuine emotions elsewhere. But will kids whine about it (other than for their own Yes Day)? Probably not, and parents likely won’t mind either. - 55
The Globe and Mail (Toronto)
Ultimately, Yes Day doesn’t commit to either being a full-out family fun movie or a family drama. - 50
The A.V. Club
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. - 50
Arizona Republic
The promising beginning shows that it could have been something more than dumb. Alas, it’s not. - 40
Empire
An inoffensive if unengaging family romp that somehow manages to make the ultimate day of fun feel like a drag. - 40
The Guardian
If you need a charming film headed up by a skilled comic actor about a family going through troubling times then watch Rose Byrne in Instant Family instead because it’s a big no for this one.