Yes Man

Yes Man is currently streaming in Australia on Amazon Prime Video and Stan, and it delivers exactly the kind of comedy that earns a loyal following. The length is exactly right for the story it is telling — nothing rushed, nothing dragged out. A 7/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Jim Carrey sets the tone, and the rest of the cast matches it scene for scene. Put it on tonight on Amazon Prime Video and see for yourself.

Yes Man arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. Yes Man gets the fundamentals right first, then finds room to get weird with it. Carl Allen, a guy whose life is going nowhere, signs up for a self-help program based on one simple covenant: say yes to everything…and anything. Jim Carrey and Zooey Deschanel lead a cast that never overplays a joke. It was released in 2008. The timing in Yes Man is precise enough that even the throwaway lines land on a second watch. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

Comedy fans looking for a reliably funny watch will find it in Yes Man. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single evening. Jim Carrey's comic timing carries it through its weaker moments. The kind of comedy you recommend to someone who claims they do not watch much.