5.6
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Yes Man (2008)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.6
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Trans: Negative
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film is neutral as its central theme revolves around an individual's journey of personal transformation and overcoming fear through a change in mindset, which are apolitical concepts focused on universal human experience rather than specific political ideologies.
The movie features a predominantly white and mainstream cast without any explicit race or gender swaps of traditional roles. Its narrative centers on the personal growth of a white male protagonist, and it does not engage with or critique traditional identities or DEI themes.
Secondary
Yes Man features a minor transsexual character whose identity is revealed as a comedic surprise to the protagonist, Carl. The scene plays Carl's discomfort and quick departure for laughs, using her trans identity as a plot device for awkward humor rather than depicting her with dignity or complexity. This portrayal leans negative by framing trans identity as a source of discomfort.
The film "Yes Man" does not feature any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative is entirely focused on the heterosexual experiences of its main characters, resulting in no portrayal of LGBTQ+ identities or issues, either positive or negative.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film "Yes Man" is an adaptation of Danny Wallace's autobiographical book. All major characters, including the protagonist Carl Allen, maintain the same gender as their real-life or book counterparts. No established characters were portrayed with a different gender.
The film "Yes Man" is based on a book by Danny Wallace. The main characters, including Carl Allen, are portrayed by actors whose race aligns with the implied or explicit race of their counterparts in the source material. No instances of a race swap were identified.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.8
6.7
Critic Ratings
4.4
4.6
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