{"id":6770,"date":"2021-03-10T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-03-10T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/?p=6770"},"modified":"2021-03-03T14:34:40","modified_gmt":"2021-03-03T21:34:40","slug":"yes-day-lots-of-laughs-great-acting-and-spectacular-special-effect-plus-a-great-message","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/2021\/yes-day-lots-of-laughs-great-acting-and-spectacular-special-effect-plus-a-great-message\/","title":{"rendered":"Yes Day * Lots Of Laughs, Great Acting And Spectacular Special Effect \u2013 Plus A Great Message"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Yesday.poster.jpg?resize=137%2C201&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6780\" width=\"137\" height=\"201\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Yes Day<\/em> is an upcoming American comedy film directed by Miguel Arteta, from a screenplay and screen story by Justin Malen, based upon the children&#8217;s book of the same name by Amy Krouse Rosenthal and Tom Lichtenheld. It stars Jennifer Garner, \u00c9dgar Ram\u00edrez, and Jenna Ortega. Always feeling like they have to say NO to their kids and co-workers, Allison and Carlos decide to give their three kids a YES DAY &#8212; where for 24 hours the kids make the rules. Little did they know that they&#8217;d be going on a whirlwind adventure around Los Angeles that would bring the family closer to each other than ever before. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>KIDS FIRST! Film Critic Kyla C. comments, \u201cIf you\u2019re looking for a humorous, fun family film, <em>Yes Day<\/em> is the perfect option! Lots of laughs, great acting, and spectacular special effects fill up this film to make it an amazing movie. Sit down ready to laugh when you choose <em>Yes Day<\/em>.\u201d Tiana S., adds, \u201cThis fun film offers plenty of great lessons. The main message is that it is okay to step out of your comfort zone and have a little fun. Also, sometimes it really is great to have parents or others by your side to help you out and make sure you are doing what\u2019s right for yourself.\u201d See their full reviews below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes Day<br>By Kyla C, KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, Age 11<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-embed-handler wp-block-embed-embed-handler wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/aLpL0_BKAno?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for a humorous, fun family film, <em>Yes Day<\/em> is the perfect option! Lots of laughs, great acting, and spectacular special effects fill up this film to make it an amazing movie. Sit down ready to laugh when you choose <em>Yes Day<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Allison Torres (Jennifer Garner), a mother who used to be full of fun, finds herself saying \u201cno\u201d to everything. Her oldest daughter, Katie Torres (Jenna Ortega), wants to go to the Fleek Festival with her friends, but gets a \u201cno\u201d. That is, unless she goes with her Mom, which is not cool anymore. All of the kids are getting frustrated, and their guidance counselor (Nat Faxon) gives Allison and her husband Carlos (Edgar Ramirez) a tip. Have a \u201cYes Day\u201d- answer \u201cyes\u201d to everything your kids ask. Watch as the family unites on an adventure-filled day while the kids learn some lessons.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/rK23oqUzK04?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This film is a creative adaptation of Amy Kroise Rosenthal\u2019s children\u2019s book. As you can imagine, a day where parents say \u201cyes\u201d to <em>everything<\/em> their kids ask will probably turn out chaotic. A lot of special effects are used to make this come to life. They are realistic and engaging. Along with the incredible effects, the acting is beyond most entertainment that I\u2019ve seen. The actors connect with their characters and bring them to life. They do it in such a way that makes the characters seem more likeable, while not giving off the sense that they are perfect. Flaws in each of the characters, particularly in the kids, can be seen, which is very important to make them more relatable. Yet another element of creativity is the constant humor. The hilarious storyline combined with the on-point acting create wonderful, funny scenes spread throughout the entire film. Never doubt this film&#8217;s ability to make you burst into laughter!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/vQ9cPbbxAQ8?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Most of the movie is focused on the themes of having fun, laughing and appreciating family. The film is pretty light-hearted, but there are some deeper messages such as listening to parents, understanding what is best for you and realizing what you did wrong. The family members get to see each other in an entirely new light. Siblings make up, parents grow closer, and the family becomes more loving of each other in the end.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I give <em>Yes Day<\/em> 5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 6 to 14, plus adults. <em>Yes Day<\/em> releases on Netflix on March 12, 2021, so get ready to laugh!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes Day<br>By Tiana S., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic, Age 10<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/fLh-VGuTzHE?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Yes Day <\/em>is about the Torres Family deciding to have a family \u201cyes day\u201d where the kids make up the rules for 24 hours and the parents can\u2019t say \u201cno.\u201d After the kids, Katie (Jenna Ortega), Nando (Julian Lerner) and Elle (Everly Carganilla) challenge their parents Alison (Jennifer Garner) and Carlos (\u00c9dgar Ram\u00edrez) into thinking that they could never make it through the challenges because they aren\u2019t cool enough, the family has a day of family-building activities filled with ups and downs, while trying to make it the best \u201cyes day\u201d ever. Things get interesting when the kids decide to try things without adult supervision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/CIWGQK1gq40?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The concept of \u201cyes days\u201d will have kids excited and parents ready for the challenge. But, even though they sound like a lot of fun, they can be dangerous or possibly get out of hand without proper supervision as you can see in this film. My favorite scene in this movie is when the Torres kids decide to have their family order a Gut Buster ice cream. It has so much ice cream and the parents didn\u2019t realize this was part of a \u201cyes day\u201d activity and they have to help eat it all. I also like the scene where Alison Torres is fighting a lady for a stuffed pink gorilla at the carnival. It is hilarious and also great to see what she would do to make her kids happy. My favorite character is Katie, because I really like her challenging and brave personality and how fun and cool she is in the film. I also loved watching Katie and her mom\u2019s relationship evolve throughout \u201cyes day.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.kidsfirst.org\/kidsfirstnews\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Yesday.2-1.jpg?resize=225%2C126&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6776\" width=\"225\" height=\"126\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This fun film offers plenty of great lessons. The main message is that it is okay to step out of your comfort zone and have a little fun. Also, sometimes it really is great to have parents or others by your side to help you out and make sure you are doing what\u2019s right for yourself. Some things to be aware of are some mild profanity and some dangerous activities kids that should not try at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I rate <em>Yes Day <\/em>5 out of 5 stars and recommend it for ages 10 to 18, plus adults. 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