The banker Carl Allen is a lonely man with low self-esteem after his divorce with Stephanie, for whom he still yearns. He avoids his best friend Peter. He has a boring job, stalled in a bureaucratic position in the loan department of a bank; and he spends his spare time watching DVDs. When he meets by chance his former high school mate Nick, he is convinced to participate of a self-help program called "Yes Man" leaded by the guru Terrence Bundley. The basic principle of the program is to say "yes" to new situations, leaving the negativism aside. Carl misunderstands the concept and says "yes" to every question. While leaving the encounter, he helps a homeless man and in the end of the night he meets the gorgeous Allison that helps him with her scooter. His life completely changes with his new attitude.

Jim Carrey performed his own bungee jump stunts.

[from trailer]


Terrence Bundley:
What was that you said?


Carl Allen:
No.

[gets hit in the head by Terrence with his mic]


Carl Allen:
Yes?

Continuity: Carl and Allison take cover from the rain in a barn. Carl, who should be soaking wet, has only a few water stains on his shoulders. His hair and face are completely dry.

Written by Jonathan Cain and Steve Perry (as Stephen Perry)
Performed by Journey
Courtesy of Columbia Records
by arrangement with Sony BMG Music Entertainment