Yes Man

Could anyone other than Jim Carrey pull this part off? Few, very few. Maybe Robin Williams, maybe somebody less well known. But Carrey is still perfect for this. It is perhaps one of the best things he has done in a long time.

Zooey Deschanel holds her own here and pulls off a performance worth bragging about. How many others can you name that pair up with such a strong name as Carrey and don't get lost in the shuffle?

There IS a point to this funny movie too. It's all about moderation and making choices that make sense. Along the way there are some great slapstick one usually gets in a Carrey movie but also some very thought worthy drama.

We all know people who are extreme in their personality, one way or another. Watch this movie with one of THOSE people.

Horton Hears a Who

If you grew up a Seuss fan, you will probably enjoy this movie. It stays true to the story and the concept set forth in the book way back when. At times there are so many things going on you have to pause it or use the slo-mo to catch it all. Fun. I believe the good Dr. Seuss would have been happy with this production.

More than just being faithful to the vision or Dr. Seuss, this movie goes a bit beyond and pokes fun at pop culture and even other movies along the way. How many references to hit movies can YOU spot? And how many references to other Seuss books can you spot?

Jim Carrey is as good as Horton as he was as the Grinch a few years ago. I know the family personally approved of his work. I concur and I hope you enjoy it too. Steve Carell is the erstwhile Mayor of Whoville and Carol Burnett is the know-it-all who tries to stop Horton. Many other great voices are part of this cast including Charles Osgood as the Narrator.

Watch this with a kindred Seuss-sa-fan.